Parenting Coordination: An Introduction
Topics
Format
Online professional development course
CE Credits
2
Exam Items
20
Description
Practitioners can learn about their professional fit with the hybrid role of the parenting coordinator (PC). Topics include an overview of the knowledge and skills required for effective practice, a description of the parenting coordination process, the PC role, function, and practice, and a listing of training resources for those interested in pursuing this professional focus
Learning Objectives
- Define parenting coordination.
- List the 5 foundational elements of parenting coordination.
- Describe the parenting coordination model.
- Explain 3 ways a parenting coordinator (PC) gets his/her authority.
- Identify 3 ways in which psychologists are uniquely qualified for the PC role.
- Describe 1 way in which the PC serves as a case manager in an interdisciplinary team.
- Identify 3 integrated functions of the hybrid PC role.
- Describe 3 ways that the PC role differs from the therapist role.
- Identify 2 times when a PC should be appointed.
- Describe the effects of high conflict parenting on children.
- List 3 co-parenting styles.
- Identify the benefits and risks of involving children in the parenting coordination process.
- Explain 3 factors to consider when deciding whether or not to involve children in the parenting coordination process.
- Describe the rationale for and types of qualifications for parenting coordination.
- Explain the type of specialized training for gaining specific psychological and legal knowledge necessary for parenting coordination.
- Explain the type of specialized training for gaining specific skills necessary for parenting coordination.
- Discuss 4 core ethical issues unique to the practice of parenting coordination.
- Identify common issues that create professional risk in practicing as a Parenting Coordinator.
- Examine resources and strategies to manage professional risk.