14. Case management approach established to assure consistency in development and coordination of treatment plan with case consultation between therapists providing individual and family therapy.
15. Individual therapy for parents emphasizing learning and taking responsibility for the individual/family problems in past. Learning and practicing solution-focused communication and positive, active relational skills.
16. Mediation between the parents: avoiding children being triangulated into conflict as message carriers, confidants or sword/shield/spy.
17. Provide independent communication if possible using cell phone, instant messaging, letters, and photographs of past and present to reimplant memories. Magazine subscriptions, seasonal and holiday cards and presents/ remembrances of any occasion.
18. Encourage relationship with extended family members
19. Recognize and accept limitations in how relationship is expressed with limited or awkward affection and emotional withdrawal/outbursts.
20. Never blame children. Never give up hope. [The Medea Complex]
Prepared by Jeffrey Parks
