Category Archives: Roxane Polak PhD

Collaborative Divorce Communications Q&A

Collaborative Divorce Communications Q&A – By Roxane Polak, Ph.D. Q: How can I ensure that my spouse doesn’t verbally insult or abuse me in the Collaborative Divorce team meetings? A: Your Collaborative Divorce team will include a mental health professional, … Continue reading

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Case Study: Sue and John’s Collaborative Divorce

Case Study: Sue and John’s Collaborative Divorce by Roxane Polak, Ph.D. The best way to explain how Collaborative Divorce works – and the value of this team approach – is to share a real case study. Sue* and John*, the … Continue reading

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The Role of the Child Specialist in a Collaborative Divorce: Hearing the Voice of the Children

The Role of the Child Specialist in a Collaborative Divorce: Hearing the Voice of the Children – A Case Study by Roxane Polak, Ph.D. The parents of Amy* (age 14) and Nick* (age 10) are using the Collaborative Divorce process.  Putting a … Continue reading

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