Mandy Friedman LPCC-S

SNAP: Survivors of Narcissistic & Abusive Personalities

Mandy Friedman LPCC-S

  • Documentation Tips for High Conflict Circumstances

Documentation Tips for High Conflict Circumstances

Sunday 10th March 2024

Get expert advice on documenting high-conflict family situations involving children. Learn effective methods and prioritize the child's best interests.
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SNAP: Survivors of Narcissistic & Abusive Personalities
Author:
Mandy Friedman LPCC-S
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Healing Relationships
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Recovery from Trauma
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Mindful Recovery
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Mastering Documentation in High-Conflict Family Situations

Episode Overview

  • The importance of documenting in writing and using electronic formats for safekeeping
  • Guidance on the frequency of documenting to capture events accurately
  • Emphasis on focusing on the child's best interests and relevant patterns when documenting
  • Insights into the court's perspective on documentation and its impact on children
  • Tips on separating personal emotions from child-focused documentation
The best methods are something that's going to be in writing... So in writing is best. So we're talking about maybe keeping a journal. Is this a digital journal? Is it a handwritten journal? Should we keep it somewhere like in a file locked away? What should we do with it?
Family conflicts can be emotionally draining, especially when children are involved. In this episode, Mandy Friedman, a seasoned counselor and creator of SNAP, joins forces with family law attorney Melanie Mize to tackle the nitty-gritty of documenting high-conflict situations. They break down practical methods for keeping records, stressing the importance of electronic formats to ensure everything is safely stored.
Melanie shares her expertise on what exactly to document and how often, underscoring the value of capturing real-time details to maintain accuracy. The conversation takes a deep dive into focusing on the child's best interests, offering strategies to separate personal emotions from crucial child-focused documentation. This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone navigating the choppy waters of high-conflict family dynamics, providing tools to ensure the well-being of children remains the top priority.