Parenting Coordination vs. Co-Parenting Counseling: Understanding the Difference

Episode Summary:

Attorney and Family Therapist, Caitlin Burgess, clarifies the distinctions between parent coordination and co-parenting counseling. While both involve neutral professionals, co-parenting counseling focuses on therapeutic processes to reduce conflict and promote healing, whereas parenting coordination involves decision-making authority in cases of protracted conflict. Caitlin provides insights into how each service can benefit separated or divorced parents and their children.

Key Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

01:30 - Differentiating parent coordination from co-parenting counseling

04:15 - Co-parenting counseling as a therapeutic process

06:45 - Parenting coordinators in cases of protracted conflict

09:10 - Choosing between co-parenting counseling and parent coordination

11:45 - Illustrating the impact of choosing the right service

14:30 - Factors influencing judges' decisions on parent coordination

16:55 - Supporting children in high-conflict custody cases

19:20 - Key questions to consider when deciding between services

22:00 - Closing remarks and contact information

About the Show:

*Bridging the Gap* is a podcast series that explores the intersection of law, therapy, and justice. Join Attorney and Family Therapist, Caitlin Burgess, as she shares her expertise in navigating complex family dynamics and legal matters to promote stability and healing for families in transition.