by Tyler Sullivan (Author), Matthew Sullivan (Author), John A. Moran (Author)
Overcoming the Co-Parenting Trap helps parents understand the reasons why some children resist a parent during divorce-a reality that touches many families.Combining years of experience in intensive work with families struggling with parent-child estrangement, Overcoming Barriers' first publication offers practical insight on two central questions: - Why does a child resist contact with a parent?- How can I best support my child to have healthy relationships with both parents?This guide details practical strategies for working through the significant challenges both parents may experience with a resisting child. Common scenarios and concrete solutions are presented both for preferred parents and resisted parents.
Author Biography
John Moran has provided psychological services for the family courts in Arizona and published on assessing parenting skills for family court during the past twenty-five years. Matt Sullivan is a psychologist who has written articles, presented and done trainings at numerous national and international venues on topics such as high-conflict divorce, Parent Coordination and child alienation and mental health consultation in family law cases. Tyler Sullivan is a recreational specialist who has worked in a variety of settings over the last ten years coaching and using play to create safe and positive connections between children, adults and families.