The concept of parental alienation has been the subject of much controversy in the mental health and legal fields, and related concepts, such as gatekeeping, are often poorly understood.

Johnston and Sullivan (2020) noted that controversy over parental alienation has lasted over three decades, and the concept has managed to remain a “complaint du jour” in high-conflict family court disputes.

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By Dr. Julianne LudlamFor most people, traumatic reactions are associated with the diagnosis of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. This is understandable, given that it is the primary trauma-related diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders, currently in its fifth edition (DSM-5). However, it may be useful for attorneys and legal professionals

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October 29, 2020

When we think of the word antisocial, the words quiet, reserved, and awkward may come to mind. However, in the instance of Antisocial Personality Disorder, this term instead translates to “against society,” and refers to the patterns of deviance and disregard for societal norms.Like other personality disorders, this illness exhibits a wide gradient of severity,

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COVID-19 has exacerbated the strain present in many marriages and partnerships. For those who are considering divorce, the stress of figuring out how to go through the process may be leaving people feeling overwhelmed, anxious and/or depressed. We have gathered a panel of family law experts to answer questions often posed about how to select

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In this video interview, Dr. KKJ speaks with family law attorney Barbara Szombatfalvy about custody and co-parenting in the time of Covid-19. For more information, please contact us or email drkatrina@kkjpsych.com. 

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July 16, 2020

Given the current stressors that we face with COVID-19, unemployment, racial tensions, and political unrest, more people are seeking support for dealing with anxiety, depression, and grief. However, some people do not seek services due to lack of financial resources. Here at KKJ, we offer sliding scale and pro-bono services, often through the use of

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