Divorce Service


	Louis R. Levin, Ph.D.



				Clinical Psychologist NM License # 598 2078 Calle Contento Santa Fe NM 87505 (505) 473-3719



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	Divorce Services


	Comprehensive Professional Services

IN TERMS OF WORKING WITH CHILDREN INVOLVED IN DIVORCED OR DIVORCING FAMILIES, I PROVIDE SEVERAL SERVICES.
Lou Levin, Ph.D., Child and Adult Psychologist

1. Play therapy is often a very helpful process for children who are experiencing the effects of divorce. For this purpose, I work in standard play or talking therapy ways, with an emphasis on the issues related to divorce. To facilitate this work, I have several games which are specifically designed to help children articulate and process their feelings and ideas about divorce. Standard techniques (described in Play and Play therapy) are also useful in this work.
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	Divorce Resource Services

	DIVORCE RESOURCE SERVICES; A Program for Collaborative Divorce Philip Crump, Professional Mediator Lou Levin, Ph.D., Child and Adult Psychologist Divorce Resource Services is a comprehensive integrated professional service designed to supplement and to support the legal process of divorce. Clients and their attorneys work in concert with a team comprised of a Professional Mediator, an Adult Coach, and a Child Advocate to facilitate a dignified closure of the marriage without litigation. Mediated financial settlement and parenting agreements are then incorporated into the final legal documents. This shorter-term, results-oriented approach can significantly reduce both the emotional and financial impact of divorce. Click here for more...


		The Child Specialist in Collaborative Divorce

A CHILD SPECIALIST IS A MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL with extensive knowledge of child development and the effects of separation and divorce on children. The Child Specialist serves as a resource to parents and children as well as attorneys and other professionals participating in the collaborative divorce process click here for more...
	The Components of Effective Parenting Plans

			THE PARENTING PLAN is a key document for divorcing couples, as it contains the specific agreements regarding the shared welfare of the family’s children. Each Plan has three fundamental components, all of which are crucial to effective parenting: Click here for more...

Books for Parents and Kids About Divorce

101 WAYS TO BE A LONG-DISTANCE DAD- OR MOM. George Newman A hilarious collection- ..hundreds of true acts perpetrated by well-meaning moms and dads across America. 142 Pages. "Coming to grips with being a Dad. How to build a rich and rewarding relationship with your children that will last a lifetime… offers valuable advice for taking your children through every stage of growth and addresses those important developmental issues that come up along the way..". Click here for more...

A Childs guide to Her Parents’ Divorce

A CHILD’S GUIDE TO HER PARENTS’ DIVORCE
Dear Ann Landers: My parents were divorced when I was very young. They behaved wonderfully well, in spite of their differences. I have seen children of divorce in less civil circumstances and realize how fortunate I was. I have some suggestions for divorced parents, based on my parents’ model of correct behavior, and I hope you will print them. –College student in Illinois.

1. Never discuss child support with your children. It should not be their concern.

2. Remember that children hear you when you talk on the phone and you think they aren’t listening. Do not discuss anything that makes your ex look bad. Do not ever tell your child negative things about your ex, or give the impression that your ex is a bad person. Let your child come to his or her own conclusions.
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	How Does Divorce Effect Children at Different Ages?

	HOW DOES DIVORCE EFFECT CHILDREN AT DIFFERENT AGES? Clearly, the reality of divorce has a very large impact on all members of a family, and parents who are considering divorce naturally worry about the effects that this change will have on their children. While not underestimating the impact of this major life event on children, we now believe that, given the parents' ongoing collaborative commitments to their offspring in all matters related to them, children can not only survive this enormous change in their family, but can continue on a positive developmental course as well. Click Here for more...

	"Ground Rules" for Psychotherapy with Children in a Divorce

	"GROUND RULES" FOR PSYCHOTHERAPY WITH CHILDREN IN A DIVORCE Bringing their children to therapy and supporting them in the therapeutic work is a large contribution parents can make to their children's health and well-being in the course of divorce. However, like any important experience, therapy must be handled properly in order to be successful. Click here for more...