Counselors Working in Family Courts: Diversify Your Practice

Conflict Resolution, or Alternative Dispute Resolution, has the potential to be a rich and lucrative niche for counselors who work with families. Each chapter of this book highlights specialized roles counselors may perform for the court as a way to diversify their private practice and create a niche for themselves.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 01 January 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Conflict resolution, also known as alternative dispute resolution (ADR), presents a captivating and potentially lucrative niche for counselors who specialize in working with families. With over a decade of experience in this specialized field, Michelle Mitcham, a counselor educator, sheds light on the diverse and intricate roles that professional counselors can embrace if they are interested in venturing into the court system or engaging with clients involved in family forensic matters, particularly high-conflict divorce or other high-litigation cases.

Throughout her book, Mitcham highlights specialized roles counselors can undertake within the court system, enabling them to diversify their private practice and establish a distinct niche for themselves. Each chapter delves into the counselor's interactions with parents, children, and, if necessary, lawyers, judges, and courts, providing a comprehensive overview of their roles within the family court system. The book illuminates how counselors navigate the complexities of the family court system, tailoring their approach to each role.

Concluding each chapter, Mitcham offers valuable take-away points that highlight the challenges and opportunities associated with working under each hat. This insightful resource empowers counselors to expand their expertise and seize new opportunities in the field of conflict resolution, particularly within the context of family law.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780415742559