Separating Together™ Child Specialists
from 3-C Family Services
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| Dr. Brian Mackey | Dr. Miles Gilliom | Dr. Justin Parker | Kathryn North |
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The member psychologists of Separating Together are part of the Families in Transition team at 3-C Family Services in Cary, North Carolina. For couples who elect a Team Collaborative Process, the child specialists participate with the attorney members of Separating Together as part of an interdisciplinary team. The Child Specialist has an extremely important role in the Collaborative Divorce process for families with children. One of the goals of the Collaborative Divorce process is to shield the children from the anger and stress of their parents during this turbulent time. It is the Child Specialist's role to bring the voice of the child to the parents during the appropriate meetings. The child or children will meet privately with the Child Specialist. Usually, there are only one or two meetings per child. The Child Specialist will engage the child in discussions to learn how the child is experiencing and what the child may not want to share directly with their parents. They dynamics between spouses will often soften and open when they hear a request from their child's point of view. Many spouses feel less defensive in the meetings when they are assured that their children's interests are being independently represented in the discussion. The members of Separating Together who take on the role of the Child Specialist are experienced and trained child psychologists. These doctors have participated in Collaborative Divorce training sessions to learn how to adapt their skills to this unique role. • Find out more about the benefits and options of our more peaceful divorce alternatives • Schedule a private 30 minute Orientation with one of the Separating Together member attorneys • Understand why you and your spouse should choose your divorce process before you choose your divorce attorneys |
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