Evaluating Reunification Therapy from the Child's Perspective: Family Reunification and Restoration Program (FRRP).
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| Title: | Evaluating Reunification Therapy from the Child's Perspective: Family Reunification and Restoration Program (FRRP). |
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| Authors: | Marsden, Joshua (AUTHOR), Varavei, Hesam (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | American Journal of Family Therapy. 2026, Vol. 54 Issue 4, p443-458. 16p. |
| Subjects: | Custody of children, Family psychotherapy, Psychotherapy, Pearson correlation (Statistics), Secondary analysis, Satisfaction, Family conflict, Milieu therapy, Group identity, T-test (Statistics), Cronbach's alpha, Social alienation, Parent-child relationships, Evaluation of human services programs, Questionnaires, Age distribution, Psychoeducation, Descriptive statistics, Teenagers' conduct of life, Courts, Attitude (Psychology), Psychology of parents, Comparative studies, Data analysis software, Child behavior, Psychosocial factors |
| Abstract: | Parental alienation (PA) refers to a child's unwarranted rejection of one parent, often linked to long-term psychological harm. Reunification therapy is increasingly used in high-conflict custody cases, yet children's perspectives remain underexplored. This study surveyed 100 children and adolescents who completed the Family Reunification and Restoration Program (FRRP), a court-connected intervention. Independent researchers assessed experiences across six domains, including safety, program helpfulness, and relationship improvement. Results showed high levels of perceived safety, support, and satisfaction, with younger children reporting slightly greater reunification gains. Findings provide empirical insight into children's views and inform ethical, effective reunification practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | Parental alienation (PA) refers to a child's unwarranted rejection of one parent, often linked to long-term psychological harm. Reunification therapy is increasingly used in high-conflict custody cases, yet children's perspectives remain underexplored. This study surveyed 100 children and adolescents who completed the Family Reunification and Restoration Program (FRRP), a court-connected intervention. Independent researchers assessed experiences across six domains, including safety, program helpfulness, and relationship improvement. Results showed high levels of perceived safety, support, and satisfaction, with younger children reporting slightly greater reunification gains. Findings provide empirical insight into children's views and inform ethical, effective reunification practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 01926187 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/01926187.2025.2591615 |
