TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2013//
TI  - Contact refusal by children following acrimonious separation: Therapeutic approaches with children and parents
JO  - Clinical child psychology and psychiatry
A1  - Dejong, Margaret
A1  - Davies, Hilary
SP  - 185
EP  - 198
VL  - 18
IS  - 2
N2  - This paper aims to build on the existing literature, by presenting some thoughts based on clinical experience with nine families of children referred for intractable contact refusal with one parent following marital separation. This particular group of high-conflict divorce cases engenders an inordinate amount of frustration both within the courts and therapeutic agencies. We outline here our assessment process and therapeutic strategies, as well as consideration of the role of the wider professional system and the courts. We conclude that whether or not direct contact with the rejected parent is achieved, useful therapeutic work can be carried out to assist children in moving on with their lives.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1359-1045
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1359104512444629
ID  - ref1
ER  -