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Recommendations in Evaluations that Benefit the Utility of Conjoint Family Therapy

altHosted by: Lori A. Love, Ph.D.

altInstructor: Sally Lynch, LMFT

alt Approved for 1.5 Hours of CE Credit

altFulfills License Requirements | 2025 Annual Update Breakout Course

Sally Lynch

Program Description:

During a Parenting Plan Evaluation (PPE) or Child Custody Evaluation (CCE), evaluators may encounter resist/refuse dynamics in a child–parent relationship. When these dynamics are identified, evaluators must address them and provide the court with clear, evidence-based recommendations about appropriate next steps. This program introduces the Changes in Resist–Refuse Dynamics Checklist (CRDC) as a structured tool for assessing the nature, severity, and contributing factors behind a child’s resistance to or rejection of a parent. Participants will learn how to use the CRDC to support their PPEs or CCEs, guide their evaluation formulation, and prepare informed, defensible recommendations consistent with professional and evidence-based standards.

All content is consistent with California Rules of Court, rules 5.225 and 5.230, governing custody evaluator qualifications, and reporting requirements.

This course is a breakout course that was presented as part of the 8-hour 2025 Annual CCE Update.

Goals & Objectives:

At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:

  1. List the information needed by a therapist when giving a referral for resist/refuse cases
  2. Collect and compile the necessary information for handover to referred therapist
  3. Describe when it is appropriate to refer a case to a conjoint family therapist

Registration Information

This course is now hosted at our Learning Portal site: portal.sfrankelgroup.com

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This move helps us ensure the quality and integrity of your learning experience by complying with JCC, APA and other regulations.
  $59.00

 

CE Approval Information

  • The Steve Frankel Group, LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for Psychologists. This course is also approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) for its licentiates' CE license renewal requirements.
  • The Steve Frankel Group, LLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of CE credit for Psychologists, MFTs, LCSWs, and LPCCs.
  • The course outline or agenda for Child Custody training have been approved as corresponding to subject areas specified in California Rules of Court, rules 5.225 and 5.230, et. seq. The views expressed in these trainings are those of the trainers and do not necessarily represent the official positions or policies of the Judicial Council of California.

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