ABSTRACT
To enhance the process of parent coordination, active interventions based on systems theory and behavioral, cognitive, and experiential techniques have been provided. While working with high-conflict separating parents, parent coordinators must adopt an active and directive approach with strong limit setting. Baris and colleagues (2001, p. 147) recommended,
The parent coordinator should think of him/herself as a good parentone who is caring; sets appropriate limits and expectations; motivates, model empathy, honesty, and integrity; handles conflict fairly; and confronts with compassion the pain that underlies the “bad” behavior.
The overall focus of parent coordination is to unsettle the family system to allow for change rather than focus on restructuring the whole family system. Parent coordination focuses on minimizing conflict between parents for the protection of the children.
