Reunification Therapy
Reunification Therapy is a form of family therapy designed to repair a conflict between a parent and child. The extent of the conflict can vary greatly from no contact with no desire from the child to minimal and/or emotionally distant contact.
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The primary goal is to repair the relationship between a parent and child who has become disconnected in some way.
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Contact us to get started!
The Road to Reunification
Phase 1
Context Setting & Planning for Success
Weekly for ~4-8 weeks
In-person is preferred
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Individual therapy sessions with the child (and possibly the custodial parent, depending on age & situation)
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Individual therapy sessions with a separate therapist for the reunifying parent​
Phase 2
Initial Joint Therapy Session
~1-3 Sessions
In-person is preferred
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Joint therapy sessions between the reunifying parent and their therapist as well as the child and their therapist.
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Goals are to gain comfort in working on the relationship together and begin to improve communication and heal past hurts.​​​
Phase 3
Parent & Child Therapy Sessions
Number of sessions will vary
In-person is preferred
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Guided by a single ongoing reunification therapist.
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Joint therapy sessions with the reunifying parent and child.
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Goals are to improve communication, heal past hurts, set up goals for healthy relationships, and re-establish a positive connection.
Phase 4 & 5
Independent Outings & Beyond
Number of sessions will vary
In-person is preferred
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Reunifying parent and child meet at parks, museums, restaurants, etc.
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Guidance and input from reunification therapist and custodial parent
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The reunification therapist will set goals for future engagement.
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Referrals (ongoing sessions) will be made based on the needs of each individual.​​​​​