Qualifications for a Reunification Therapist

A Reunification Therapist should be an experienced licensed therapist that is acquainted with the various issues involved in working with high conflict families. A qualified reunification psychotherapist should have familiarity with the family court system, as well as clinical training in multiple treatment methods which should include:

• Specialized training in the treatment of Parental Alienation and issues of Estrangement
• Specialized training in family therapy techniques
• Individual Treatment and forensic interviewing of children
• Training in mediation techniques and co-parent counseling
• Training in trauma related treatment modalities and the treatment of anxiety disorders
• Training in domestic violence and substance abuse issues
• Familiarity with the family court system and Texas Family Code
• Membership in the International Parental Alienation Study Group (PASG) which conducts annual training and continuously updates their professional members on the latest research about Parental Alienation