In this episode, Ryan and Amy tackle the complicated and often misunderstood topic of reintegration therapy in family law. Following recent media coverage, Ryan and Amy dive into the role of reintegration therapy, its challenges, and how it aims to help children rebuild relationships with estranged parents.
Episode Highlights:
- What is Reintegration Therapy? Ryan and Amy define reintegration therapy as a therapeutic intervention aimed at helping a child rebuild a strained or severed relationship with one parent.
- Challenges with High-Conflict Divorce Cases: They discuss common scenarios where children resist or refuse contact with a parent, stemming from issues like substance abuse, domestic violence, or alienation. They explore the gray areas of determining whether a child’s refusal is rooted in safety concerns or emotional influence from one parent.
- New Legislation & Media Attention: Recent changes in Colorado law, driven by Caden’s Law and national concerns about parental alienation and child abuse, are reshaping the way courts approach reintegration therapy. The statute now requires reunification therapy to meet scientific and safety standards and places stricter limitations on separating children from their primary caregivers solely to repair a relationship with an estranged parent.
- Therapist & Court Roles in Reintegration: Ryan and Amy discuss the slow and careful process involved in reintegration therapy, emphasizing the importance of setting realistic goals and understanding that rebuilding trust between a parent and child is often a long-term effort.
Key Takeaways:
- The Role of Therapy: Therapy can be a powerful tool to help children in high-conflict divorces, but it requires time, patience, and a deep understanding of family dynamics.
- New Colorado Law: Focuses on safeguarding children in cases where allegations of abuse or neglect are present, requiring reintegration therapy to be backed by scientific validity and safety.
- Realistic Expectations: Reintegration therapy is not a quick fix. It can take months, if not longer, to make progress, particularly in cases involving serious conflict or past trauma.
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Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.
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