Individual counseling

Individual counseling for both parents and children is available at the RCSDF on a short-term basis. Counseling will address individual family members' issues and concerns about the separation or divorce, and strategies for coping with the stress of the family transition.

If it becomes clear that longer-term treatment will be more beneficial for a client seeking therapeutic services, RCSDF staff may refer parties to the University of Denver's Graduate School of Professional Psychology or The Center for Marital and Family Studies.

Group Support

RCSDF parents and children are invited to participate in separation and divorce support group services. Adult groups meet to discuss adjustment to life after separation or divorce, strategies for co-parenting, and coping with the legal and emotional complexities of the divorce process. Examples of short programs for parents may include: Communicating with your Child's Other Parent, Communicating Effectively about the Separation/Divorce with your Child, Working Together as Co-parents (joint attendance), Strategies for Reducing Conflict between Your Partner and You, and Handling the Stress of Divorce.

Communication Training

The RCSDF also provides communication training for adult clients. This program teaches strategies for effective and constructive communication between parents during and after the separation or divorce process.

Parenting Plan Development

Parents may elect to work with our team to develop a plan for co-parenting after separation or divorce. Parties will work with graduate students and staff to identify the specific components of the plan, (such as; rules and strategies for discipline, agreements about the child's participation in extracurricular activities, plans for communication about medical concerns, ect.), and methods for resolving future disputes. These plans will be specifically tailored to the physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychological development of the children.

Agreements regarding parenting time, parental responsibilities and child support may be drafted during the mediation process.

Assessment, Diagnosis, and Referral for Mental Health Services

Complete mental health assessments and diagnostic services are available for adults and children. RCSDF staff and students will provide referrals for recommended treatment and/or community-based services as needed.