Dr. Gina's Guide to a Kid-Friendly Divorce

Dr. Gina's Guide to a Kid-Friendly Divorce is the product of Dr. Santoro's experiences over the past 13 years working with hundreds of families in transition. This handbook provides a framework for parents to follow during the difficult process of separation and divorce. Included are some of the most common challenges families experience, how to manage them effectively, and information to guide with decision-making during this critical time. Dr. Santoro's hope is to help guide families through the difficult journey of transition and to help co-parents reduce their conflict. Dr. Santoro is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Ellicott City. Additionally, she is a State and Nationally Certified School Psychologist. Prior to opening her private practice, she worked in hospital settings as well as in public, private, and charter schools. Dr. Santoro also has taught and provided field supervision to graduate students from several universities. In her private practice, she is a cognitive-behavioral therapist and provides therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. She uses a strengths-based perspective to guide clients to resiliency. Additionally, Dr. Santoro administers psychological and educational assessments to children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Santoro also completes Court-ordered psychological and custody evaluations and provides expert witness testimony. She has been qualified as an expert in 8 jurisdictions in the State of Maryland and 1 jurisdiction in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Dr. Santoro has been interviewed regarding psychological and forensic matters on several television shows.