Carter Psychology Center - Conflict Resolution Clinic

4835 27th Street West. Suite 125 Bradenton, Florida 34207	4370 South Tamiami Trail, Suite 325 Sarasota, Florida 34231	Phone: (941) 753-0064 Fax: (941) 753-2977 Email: adminassist@carterpsych.com

Conflict Resolution Clinic

Parenting Coordination Parenting Coordination (PC) is a process that helps parents resolve disputes and learn how to protect their children from the harmful effects of chronic exposure to parental conflict. When parents need an objective expert to help them implement the parenting tools they need to promote constructive decision-making, a PC will help ensure that the children's best needs are met.	Forensic Consultation Litigation can be costly and confusing. CPC's forensic specialists offer expertise to attorneys and their clients in the areas of: work-product protected evaluations; re-location issues; pre-trial and/or pre-mediation preparation; and selection of experts.
Parenting Assessments Parenting assessments employ testing and interview to assess parenting abilities and needs. CPC offers guidance to help achieve optimal parent-child relationships that allow children to be nurtured and thrive.	Family Law Mediation Our senior psychologists are FL Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediators trained to facilitate negotiation in divorce and separation. Expertise in mental health and child development help parents reach agreements that best meet their children's needs.
Parenting Plan Recommendations Parents who are separating or divorcing are often concerned about the impact the change in family structure will have on their children. The child development experts at CPC can help parents and their attorneys design a detailed parenting plan that addresses each child's needs. Our plans take into account any changes that will impact you and your children for years to come.	Review of Expert Reports and Opinions Expert work products vary in quality and comprehensiveness. CPC will review the work of other mental health professionals and offer analysis of the work product based upon quality and adherence to guidelines and industry standards in that expert's area of specialty. Written analysis of an expert's work may be confidential or used to assist in litigation.
Court Ordered Evaluations Evaluations of individuals or all family members assesses needs or concerns and offers recommendations for treatment, education or community interventions needed to help individuals reach their fullest potential and to help families achieve a stabilized environment. "Promoting the welfare of children and the stability of their families is the cornerstone of a healthy community and a promising future."	Expert Testimony The psychologists at CPC are uniquely qualified to offer expert testimony to the court based on years of experience and a reputation of excellence. Their education, experience amd expertise in issues of attachment, child development, parent-child relationships, mental health needs, parenting style and adjustment issues post-separation provides the Court, attorneys and families with empirically-based knowledge to help make sound decisions for the best interests of all.