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Digital Seminar

Kids in the Thick of Post-Divorce Conflict

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Divorce presents many challenges for children, and parental support is critical to their ability to cope... 

But the prospect of resilience is much more elusive for those kids whose divorced parents continue to be caught up in hostile and combative post-divorce conflict.  

Children in the thick of post-divorce conflict are at increased risk of emotional, behavioral, academic, social, and substance abuse issues. Timely and effective intervention for these kids and their parents is key to reducing these risks and promoting healthy adjustment.  

 

In this workshop, child-family psychologist and author Dr. Steve O’Brien will offer a structured yet flexible approach to transform post-divorce conflict to support children therapeutically while empowering their parents to shift from conflict to cooperation.  

 

After this program, you’ll be equipped with…. 

  • Core contributors that fuel post-divorce conflict   
  • Co-parenting apps and communication structures/boundaries 
  • “Bubbling” and other transition tips 
  • Redirecting, reframing, and modeling for improved communication 
  • And more! 

Here's What You'll Learn

 Post-Divorce Conflict:  Identifying Core Contributors  

  •  Parental factors: anxiety, resentment, depression, substance use, personality pathology 
  •  Child factors: anxiety/depression, temperament, neurodiversity, developmental levels 
  •  Parent-child factors: goodness-of-fit, pre-existing relational qualities, motivational aspects 
  •  Risks and limitations 

 

 Psychoeducation on Post-Divorce Dynamics 

  •  Literal vs symbolic child communication 
  •  Child intentions and secondary gain 
  •  Transition challenges 
  •  Parental idealization and position vacillation 

 

 Conflict-Diffusing Co-Parenting 

  •  Explorative tone vs assumptive/accusatory 
  •  Emotionally neutral or positive vs intense or negative 
  •  Co-parenting apps and communication structures/boundaries 
  •  Self-regulation, self-care, and support systems 

 

 Therapeutic Strategies for Distressed/Dysregulated Children  

  •  Psychoeducation to promote healthy conflict depersonalization 
  •  Discovering their relaxation preferences 
  •  Mindfulness 101 
  •  3 R’s of anxiety management and other skill-building strategies 
  •  “Bubbling” and other transition tips 


 Guidelines for Child-Focused Family sessions 

  •  Therapeutic preparation for kids and parents 
  •  Working in subsystems vs whole family 
  •  Maintaining emotional homeostasis 
  •  Redirecting, reframing, and modeling for improved communication 

                             

Everything You're Getting

  • More than 2 hours of video content
  • Up to 2.0 CE credits
  • Certificate of completion
  • Handouts and resources

Meet Your Experts

Steven O'Brien, PsyD

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Steve O’Brien, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families in his Clearwater, Florida practice. He is a respected national consultant for mental health professionals seeking guidance on the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and adjustment challenges in divorced and blended families.

 

Since 2017, Dr. O’Brien has provided continuing education and professional training for mental health clinicians, focusing on evidence-based interventions for anxiety, depression, and neurodevelopmental disorders in youth. He is the author of The Essential Guide to Treating Childhood and Adolescent Anxiety, a clinical manual designed to enhance treatment outcomes.

 

His integrative-systems approach combines CBT, interpersonal techniques, and exposure/desensitization strategies, all tailored to the developmental needs of young clients and their families. Intensive parent consultation—emphasizing psychoeducation, communication skills, and behavior modification—is a cornerstone of his therapeutic work.

 

Dr. O’Brien has worked in numerous healthcare environments, including community mental health, psychiatric, inpatient/residential, substance abuse, and medical facilities. He also served as associate professor of child-adolescent studies at the Florida School of Professional Psychology. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. O’Brien is an app developer (Life@Home by Psychtouch.com) and a frequent guest on local news outlets for his expertise on childhood anxiety. Visit obrienpsychology.com for more information.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Steven O'Brien maintains a private practice. He receives a speaking honorarium, recording and book royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Steven O’Brien is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Florida Psychological Association.

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Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Product Code:
POS059913
Duration:
2 hours, 1 minute
Copyright:
Aug 08, 2024
Format:
Audio and Video

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