by Scott Carter | Sep 21, 2017 | Conflict Resolution, Coparenting, Custody Issues, Parenting Articles
Usually when I talk about divorce with a lot of conflict, I’m referring to situations where one of the parent’s is a high conflict individual who is sometimes an individual with a personality disorder. I’ve written a lot of articles on these types of divorces and tips...
by Scott Carter | Aug 6, 2017 | Coparenting, Custody Issues, Parenting Articles, Personality Disorders
Unfortunately, divorce happens. A lot. I’m always happy when I see couples that split and are able to effectively co-parent. Sometimes people set aside their differences to seek a mutual desire to raise happy and healthy children. But when custody battles go badly,...
by Scott Carter | Jan 22, 2017 | Conflict Resolution, Coparenting, Custody Issues, Parenting Articles
Even though nobody intends or plans on getting a divorce when they enter a new relationship, it’s inevitable for many relationships. I’ve had many clients tell me that they knew they were doing the wrong thing when they got married, which, in a way, is sort of...
by Scott Carter | Jan 18, 2017 | Coparenting, Custody Issues, Parenting Articles, Teen Issues
Some of the toughest work that I do currently often involves children who have a high conflict parent. These high conflict individuals often, but not always, fit the criteria for a personality disorder. People with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) and...
by Scott Carter | Aug 7, 2016 | Conflict Resolution, Coparenting, Custody Issues, Personality Disorders
In my first article about codependency and love not being able to co-exist in the same relationship, I argued that acts of caretaking are opposite of true acts of love. I frequently encounter this type of relationship cycle that is a continual problem and concern but...
by Scott Carter | May 26, 2016 | Coparenting, Custody Issues, Personality Disorders
People with a cluster B personality disorders lack the capacity to understand how their words and actions harm other people, including children. It’s extremely common to see them engage in words and actions that they condemn other people for doing. This is confusing...
