Bridging the Gap: Law, Therapy and Justice

Episode Summary: In this episode of Bridging the Gap: Law, Therapy and Justice, host Caitlin Burgess, an attorney and licensed marriage and family therapist, is joined by Virginie Goldstein, a licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of Tech Connect Reset. They delve into strategies for reducing screen dependence among children during high-conflict divorces. Virginie shares insights from...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Bridging the Gap, Law, Therapy, and Justice, host Caitlin Burgess, an attorney and licensed marriage and family therapist, is joined by Virginie Goldstein, a licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of Tech Connect Reset. They delve into the complex relationship between divorce, family conflict, and children's screen use. Virginie discusses her work wi...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Bridging the Gap: Law, Therapy and Justice, host Caitlin Burgess, a licensed marriage and family therapist and attorney, is joined by Bill Eddy, a clinical social worker, attorney, and co-founder of the High Conflict Institute. They delve into practical skills for managing high conflict family law situations, focusing on reducing the impact on children. Bill int...

Episode Summary:  In this episode of Bridging the Gap, Law, Therapy and Justice, host Caitlin Burgess, a licensed marriage and family therapist and attorney, is joined by Bill Eddy, a clinical social worker, attorney, and co-founder of the High Conflict Institute. They delve into the complex dynamics of high conflict divorce, focusing on how intense emotions can permeate family systems and affect...

Episode Summary: In this episode of *Bridging the Gap: Law, Therapy and Justice*, attorney and licensed marriage and family therapist, Caitlin Burgess, delves into the importance of trauma-informed parenting plans. She highlights how these plans prioritize a child's safety above all else, considering factors like transitions, developmental stages, and individual needs. Caitlin emphasizes the need...

Episode Summary: In this episode of *Bridging the Gap, Law, Therapy, and Justice* Attorney and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Caitlin Burgess, delves into the concept of parallel parenting as a structured model to support children in high-conflict situations where traditional co-parenting is not feasible. She explains the differences between parallel parenting and co-parenting, signs a fa...

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 provi...

Episode Summary: In this episode of *Bridging the Gap, Law, Therapy, and Justice*, Attorney and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Caitlin Burgess delves into the defining characteristics of high-conflict custody cases. She explains the key signs that differentiate high-conflict cases from merely stressful situations, highlighting the importance of effective communication and cooperation betwe...

Episode Summary: In this episode, Attorney and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Caitlin R. Burgess, sheds light on the intricate process of child custody evaluations in family court. From the purpose and selection of evaluators to the factors assessed and collaboration with mental health professionals, Caitlin provides valuable insights into how these evaluations impact judicial decisions....

Episode Summary: In this episode of *Bridging the Gap, Law, Therapy and Justice*, Attorney and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Caitlin R. Burgess delves into the complexities of domestic violence within the legal system. She sheds light on how courts and therapists can collaborate to ensure safety, promote accountability, and facilitate recovery for individuals and families impacted by dome...

Episode Summary: In this episode, Attorney and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Caitlin Burgess delves into the complexities of child resist-refuse dynamics in family law matters post-separation or divorce. She highlights the multifactorial approach to assessing cases where a child resists contact with a parent, emphasizing the importance of understanding the entire family system to identify...

Episode Summary: In this premiere episode, Caitlin Burgess shares her journey from attorney to licensed therapist, driven by personal experience with parental divorce. The discussion defines court-involved therapy, explores triggers like custody disputes and domestic violence, clarifies mandated vs. voluntary roles, and highlights collaborative, child-centered outcomes in family law cases.   Key T...