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Adapting SPACE Training to Support Co-Parenting Efforts to Address Parent-Child Contact Problems

By Premela Deck During child custody litigation, it is common for family court judges to order a parent and child into family therapy when a child is resisting or refusing ...

Entering Family Law Forensic Mental Health: Student Perspectives

By Alex M. Ray I.) Introduction My name is Alex Ray, and I am thrilled to be the inaugural research assistant here at SD Family Services (SDFS). I take great ...

Navigating Child Custody Disputes: Exploring Feedback Options for Parents

By Premela Deck After divorce or separation, it is not uncommon for parents to disagree on what they believe is in the best interests of their children, particularly as it ...

The importance of cultural sensitivity in forensic psychology for high-conflict families

By Natasa Ninkovic In the high-pressure environment of family court, forensic psychologists routinely work with families involved in highly emotional and high-conflict custody disputes. Cases of this nature demand that ...

Co-Parenting and Goodwill in Divorce: Building a Bank of Trust for Future Withdrawals

By Premela Deck Divorce can be a life-altering and emotionally challenging process, especially when children are involved. One of the most crucial aspects of co-parenting after a divorce is establishing ...

Engaging Attorneys in the Therapeutic Process: A Collaborative Approach in Court-Involved Family Therapy

By Premela Deck In the world of family law, the intersection of therapeutic practices and legal proceedings can often feel like a delicate balancing act. When families are involved in ...

Child-Focused Mediation: Giving a Voice to Children Without Giving Them the Power to Decide

By Premela Deck In family disputes, particularly those involving separation or divorce, the well-being of children is often the foremost concern. Parents are faced with the difficult task of determining ...

How to Choose the Right Co-Parenting Service: A Guide for Divorced or Separated Parents

By Premela Deck Co-parenting after separation or divorce can be a challenging journey, and finding the right support is essential to ensuring both you and your children thrive. There are ...

Client Testimonials

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I just wanted to say THANK YOU for providing the Guide to Aligning Professionals that you recently offered in the latest AFCC newsletter.
I am a therapist and my husband is a family law attorney, and we have lamented for years on how difficult it is to get professionals to collaborate for the good of children and families in these types of cases. he guide is well-written and quite comprehensive. The summary tables, definitions of terms and roles, and sample language for court orders were great pieces to include. I also appreciated the acknowledgement that many cases do not present with adequate resources to include the multiple professionals that would make everyone’s roles easier to clarify. That is the situation nearly all of the time here in outstate Nebraska, where my husband and I live and practice. We often struggle with the silo approach and with dual roles that muddy the waters. I plan to keep this guide handy and use it to illustrate points, as needed along the way, with parents and fellow therapists.
I printed your guide just now and plan to read it at home tonight and share it with my husband. Here’s the guide.

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On behalf of the Society of Clinical & Child Adolescent Psychology (SCCAP) leadership, one of the goals for our organization was to make SCCAP more relevant and valuable for our members – a reason to stay engaged with us beyond the student years. Our vision centered around offering impactful education, featuring content with real-world applicability, and inviting credible subject matter experts who not only share their expertise but also have A++ delivery. Dr. Deck’s presentation on therapeutic work with children and families of divorce embodied everything we had hoped for—and truly exceeded our expectations for the webinar program. The way you commanded the audience and delivered such practical, insightful content was exactly what our webinar program needed and I think is a huge boost for our members.

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I had the great pleasure of working with Premela in her new clinical mediation program. Not only is Premela an excellent mediator, she is also kind enough to devote her time and energy into developing new programming to support families and children in high conflict situations. Her ability to organize the thoughts and conflicting energies of her clients is very impactful and I am exceedingly grateful to have had the chance to learn from her techniques. I would recommend Premela and her practice for any matters of family law and/or clinical work. She knows what she’s doing, that’s for sure.

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Premela is amazing. Do not hesitate to use them. Thank you Premela for everything

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Premela’s team is knowledgeable, professional, and respectful. 10 out of 10.

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We are so lucky to have SD Family services in our community! The services and support they provide to families are unmatched.

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