Thorough in coverage and updated with topics that affect today's families, Does Wednesday Mean Mom's House or Dad's?, Second Edition helps you keep your children in the number-one, priority spot before, during, and after your divorce. Nonjudgmental in tone, the new edition will show you how to put your kids' best interests first as you work with your spouse to parent together while living apart.

"Does Wednesday Mean Mom's House or Dad's?": Parenting Together While Living Apart

Ackerman, Marc J.

Health, Fitness & Dieting

wiley

Quickly acquire the knowledge and skills you need to confidently administer, score, and interpret the key assessment instruments used by forensic psychologists 
Mental health professionals are frequently called on to perform forensic assessments for a wide variety of court cases. To use these instruments properly, professionals need an authoritative source of advice and guidance on how to administer, score, and interpret them. Now fully revised and in a second edition, Essentials of Forensic Psychological Assessment is that source. The Second Edition is completely updated to reflect current research and theory in the field, including the most recent codes and standards published by the American Psychological Association. In addition, this volume offers updated coverage of the most frequently used instruments in forensic psychological assessments, including the MMPI®-2 and MMPI-2-RF, PAI®, Rorschach®, ASPECT, and various neuropsychological assessment instruments. Like all the volumes in the Essentials of Psychological Assessment series, this book is designed to help busy mental health practitioners, and those in training, quickly acquire the knowledge and skills they need to make optimal use of major psychological assessment instruments. Each concise chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as test questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp of the information covered. Written by a noted forensic psychologist, the Second Edition offers in-depth coverage of maltreatment and domestic violence, as well as the assessment of recidivism, fitness to stand trial, civil commitment, substance abuse assessment, custody evaluations, personal injury assessments, and many other aspects of forensic mental health practice.

Essentials of Forensic Psychological Assessment

Psychology & Counseling

Psychological Experts in Divorce, Personal Injury and Other Civil Actions, 1994 Supplement

Kane, Andrew W.

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Wiley Law Pubns

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THE PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF THE CHILD Theodore H. Blau "...provides a thorough, thoughtful method for examining children....The book is full of examples of useful forms...and expends a fair percentage of total space giving actual sample interactions between a psychologist and a child named Albert who is being evaluated with these materials. This method of presentation is very effective in tying together the entire process. This volume should be useful to students learning about evaluation and professionals looking for ideas." —Psychological Reports "...full of sound sense and mentions all those things that grander volumes tend to overlook." —Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology Based on the author's examination of more than 1,000 children over thirty-five years, this unique book develops a conceptual framework within which to evaluate both normal and disturbed children. Rather than focus on assessment techniques, the author deals with the general considerations of what is important to find out about children and defines a standardized method of assessment, the Basic Psychological Examination. He also devotes extensive coverage to such nuts-and-bolts issues as how to set up an interview group, how to arrange and prepare the setting for the examination, how to prepare a child for testing, and how to confer with parents. 1991 (0-471-63559-6) 279 pp. INTERVENTIONS FOR CHILDREN OF DIVORCE Custody, Access, and Psychotherapy Second Edition William F. Hodges from reviews of the First Edition: "William F. Hodges...has set about the seemingly impossible task of writing a comprehensive text and manual for mental health professionals, lawyers, and judges. That he succeeds so well is a credit to his superb organization and exposition....This book has much to offer forensic psychiatrists and is highly recommended for beginners as well as those advanced in the field." —Bulletin of the American Academy of Psychiatry Law "Anyone working with children of divorce will find Hodges's book useful. The writing is even and the discussion of research literature with implications for clinical intervention should be quite helpful for clinicians." —Choice William Hodges brings his considerable theoretical rigor and clinical acumen to bear, while providing the most comprehensive survey of current literature yet (including more than 600 references—200 of which are new to this edition). Offering a clear, consistent, conceptual understanding of how separation and divorce affects children at different stages of development, this book empowers judges and attorneys with greater depth and scope in their determination of custody and visitation rights as well as the appropriate mediation strategies and the value of clinical interventions. An excellent resource for mental health practitioners, it offers many practical applications of theory and research and proposes therapeutic interventions within the context of parental consultation, school-based intervention, individual therapy with children, and family therapy. 1991 (0-471-52255-4) 400 pp. No one suffers more or has more to lose from a divorce than the children involved. In helping to minimize the potential damage to these young victims, there is no more crucial issue than the awarding of custody. Fortunately, it is now common practice for courts and attorneys to enlist the aid of psychologists to perform expert evaluations of the custody arrangement which would be in the best interest of the child. With many marriages now ending in divorce, the demand for professionals capable of performing this difficult, yet rewarding, service is greater than ever. More and more mental health professionals are entering this branch of forensic psychology, yet to date, there are but a scant few books expressly designed to quickly and thoroughly educate professionals in the full range of skills they need to perform this vitally important service. Comprehensive, authoritative, and very practical, this guide does just that. From getting started in the field, to selecting and administering tests, to conducting interviews and drawing conclusions, to reporting findings and testifying in court, it provides professionals with detailed clinical guidelines for performing evaluations while schooling them in all the legal, ethical, and practical aspects of serving as expert witnesses, mediators, or court appointed psychologists in custody cases. Few writers are as qualified as Dr. Marc Ackerman to author such a work. An acknowledged expert in the field who has conducted more than 1,000 child custody evaluations, Ackerman is also the author of the Ackerman-Schoendorf Scale for Parent Evaluation of Custody (ASPECT), a widely used psychological test which is designed to measure the important variables which impact custody decisions. In this book, he shares the fruits of his considerable experience, offering many invaluable insights and lessons learned through years of trial and error. He also arms readers with sample forms, official guidelines, professional codes, and a wide range of other useful "hardware" indispensable to the forensic psychologist. Offering detailed clinical guidelines to conducting custody evaluations and expert advice from one of the most knowledgeable professionals working in the field today, this book is a valuable resource for all mental health professionals involved with or contemplating becoming involved with child custody evaluations.

Clinician's Guide to Child Custody Evaluations

Mental Health

Wiley-Interscience

"Dr. Ackerman appeals to the intellect and the heart. His book has the potential to change how parents view divorce—from their children's vantage point." —Margorie Engel Author of the Divorce Decisions Workbook and the Divorce Help Sourcebook 
". . . gives clear, practical guidelines to all parents who are wrestling with the pangs of separation and divorce." —Lita Linzer Schwartz, PhD, ABPP Distinguished Professor Emerita Pennsylvania State University Coauthor, Painful Partings: Divorce and Its Aftermath Divorce is tough for everyone involved, but it can be especially devastating for children. Ultimately, how children are affected depends on how parents conduct themselves during this trying time. Written by a psychologist and child custody expert, this book coaches you on what to expect during divorce, and how to act in your children's best interest. "Does Wednesday Mean Mom's House or Dad's?" won't tell you how to "win" custody battles (a contest nobody ever really wins), but it will show you how to work with your spouse in order to effectively parent together while living apart. Dr. Ackerman coaches you on every aspect of the divorce, custody, and co-parenting process. You'll learn how to help your children deal with their feelings about the divorce, and handle the changes in their lives. You'll also get a wealth of practical information on what to expect in the legal process, the ins and outs of various custody arrangements and visitation plans, and how to avoid the pitfalls of parenting from a distance.

Does Wednesday Mean Mom's House or Dad's: Parenting Together While Living Apart

John Wiley&Sons, Inc.

Psychological Experts in Divorce, Personal Injury and Other Civil Actions: 1996 Cumulative Supplement

Quickly acquire the knowledge and skills you need to confidently administer, score, and interpret the key assessment instruments used by forensic psychologists There are various psychological areas that must be addressed when performing forensic assessments. In order to do this properly, professionals need an authoritative source of advice and guidance on how to administer, score, and interpret these tests. Written by a noted forensic psychologist, Essentials of Forensic Psychological Assessment is the first and only book to provide forensic psychologists and other mental health professionals involved in court cases with state-of-the-art interpretive and administrative guidelines for the most widely used assessment tools (including the ASPECT, BPS, PCRI, TSI, MPS, MMPI-2, and the WAIS-III). This book covers custody cases, expert witness assessment, fitness to stand trial, civil commitment, substance abuse assessment, and many other aspects of forensic mental health practice. The author provides information on the validity of each test, compares their relative strengths and weaknesses, and offers valuable advice on clinical applications. Each concise chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as test questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp of the information covered. Other titles in the Essentials of Psychological Assessment series.

Essentials of Forensic Psychological Assessment (Essentials of Psychological Assessment)

Comprehensive coverage of every phase of the child custody evaluation process 
Does a clinician hired by a parent’s attorney bear the same responsibilities as a court-appointed psychologist? What are the most effective techniques for determining whether an alleged abuse has actually occurred? Which factors should be considered when determining whether a parent should be granted custody? Clinician’s Guide to Child Custody Evaluations, Second Edition answers these questions and hundreds more as it provides step-by-step guidance through every aspect of this sensitive and profoundly important process. Employing riveting case studies drawn from the more than 1,800 custody evaluations he has performed, Dr. Marc Ackerman provides authoritative guidelines for: <ul>
<li>Conducting interviews, observing behavior, and collecting collateral information</li> <li>Psychological testing and administering ASPECT and other custody instruments</li> <li>Evaluating parental behavior</li> <li>Reporting evaluation results</li> <li>Testifying in court</li> </ul>
This remarkably thorough resource offers completely up-to-date coverage of recent legal decisions affecting child custody, new surveys on what judges and attorneys want from evaluations, and new chapters on placement schedules and second-opinion evaluations. Clinician’s Guide to Child Custody Evaluations, Second Edition is must reading for every mental health professional who is–or would like to be–involved in child custody evaluations.

How to Examine Psychological Experts in Divorce and Other Civil Actions (Family Law Library)

Psychological Experts in Divorce, Personal Injury, and Other Civil Actions (Family Law Library)

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"Does Wednesday Mean Mom's House or Dad's?": Parenting Together While Living Apart

Essentials of Forensic Psychological Assessment

Psychological Experts in Divorce, Personal Injury and Other Civil Actions, 1994 Supplement

Clinician's Guide to Child Custody Evaluations

Does Wednesday Mean Mom's House or Dad's: Parenting Together While Living Apart

Psychological Experts in Divorce, Personal Injury and Other Civil Actions: 1996 Cumulative Supplement

Essentials of Forensic Psychological Assessment (Essentials of Psychological Assessment)

Clinician's Guide to Child Custody Evaluations

How to Examine Psychological Experts in Divorce and Other Civil Actions (Family Law Library)

Psychological Experts in Divorce, Personal Injury, and Other Civil Actions (Family Law Library)