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Between the Lines:
Where Psychology Meets Real Life.


Protecting Children. Reducing Conflict. Preserving Family Resources.
Because the greatest cost of family conflict isn't always financial. Sometimes, it's the impact on a child's childhood. When families experience prolonged parental conflict, repeated litigation, and unresolved parenting disputes, the consequences can extend far beyond the courtroom. Children may experience emotional distress, divided loyalties, disrupted relationships, and uncertainty about their family environment. Meanwhile, parents may face mounting legal expenses, missed
Oct 224 min read
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Before the Crisis™: Why the Best Organizations Invest in Behavioral Health Before Problems Become Emergencies
By Heather T. Landry, LPC-S, LPC, LMHC, CPC Most Organizations Call Too Late A workplace tragedy. A public lawsuit. An employee suicide. Violence in the workplace. Executive burnout. A toxic culture exposed on social media. A mass resignation. A failed merger. A psychological safety survey revealing widespread distrust. Only then do many organizations begin asking: "Who can help us fix this?" The unfortunate reality is that many organizational crises were visible long before
Aug 114 min read
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Why Family Courts Are Increasingly Using Behavioral Health Professionals in High-Conflict Custody Cases
By Heather T. Landry, LPC-S, LPC, LMHC, CPC; Florida, Louisiana, Washington, Texas, and Nevada Family Court Cases Have Changed Family law has become increasingly complex over the past decade. While many custody matters are resolved through negotiation or mediation, a growing number involve ongoing conflict, repeated litigation, communication breakdowns, mental health concerns, family transitions, and children experiencing significant stress. As these cases become more complex
Aug 115 min read
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What Is Parent Coordination? When High-Conflict Co-Parenting Requires More Than Mediation.
By Heather T. Landry, LPC-S, LPC, LMHC, CPC; Qualified Parent Coordinator in Florida, Louisiana, Washington, and Nevada When Parents Continue Fighting After Court The goal is not to determine who is "right." The goal is to reduce parental conflict while promoting the child's best interests. Many parents believe that once a custody judgment or parenting plan is signed, conflict will naturally decrease. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. For some families, the most dif
Aug 114 min read
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