Separation and divorce are among the most challenging life stressors for families, often leaving long-lasting impacts. When parent-parent hostility escalates into High Conflict Divorce, children can experience parental alienation, where one parent negatively influences their relationship with the other. This can lead to serious psychological issues, such as increased anxiety and depression, and behavioral problems like delinquency, social withdrawal, and poor school performance.
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At Intentions Counselling & Consulting in Burnaby, we offer specialized family therapy and parenting support to help families navigate high-conflict separation and divorce. Our registered clinical counsellors focus on addressing the emotional and psychological needs of both children and parents. Using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and family-focused counselling, we help reduce conflict, rebuild trust, and create healthier co-parenting dynamics.
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Children affected by high-conflict divorces need a safe space to process their emotions and build resilience. Our child and adolescent counselling services in Burnaby provide tailored support to help them cope and thrive. If your family is struggling with separation, divorce, or its effects, our counselling services are here to guide you toward healing and stronger family connections.
Definition
High Conflict Divorce (HCD) occurs when families experience ongoing conflict in which one or both parents demonstrates intense post-separation hostility.
Common Signs
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Intense post-separation hostility such as verbal and/or physical aggression
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Strong emotions, including feelings of anger, fear, sadness, frustration, and hopelessness
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An inability or refusal to communicate or act in a collaborative manner that prioritizes the children’s well-being.
Is it Time to Make a Change?
Unfortunately, families with children can never fully divorce from each other as they need to maintain a relationship as parents, placing their children’s needs at the forefront of their divorce or separation. Through the process of Family Reunification Therapy, parents can resolve their hostile parental conflict, allowing them to reunite the entire family in a positive, secure, respectful, and trustful way. If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to our team.