For the Benefit of the Children - Judical Requested Counselling of High Conflict Parents in Educational- and Family-Counselling

Abstract

For the Benefit of the Children - Judical Requested Counselling of High Conflict Parents in Educational- and Family-Counselling Educational- and Family Counselling supports families as assistance for parenting for a successful growing up of children. Family Counselling is a voluntary offer, which is provided by a multi professional team. The counselling is confidential and bound to secrecy. According to the regulations of the law concerning the proceedings in family cases and the non-contentious jurisdiction (FamFG) the court has several options for action, such as, for example, to order a counselling in the context of child and youth service. Court related inquiries have led to advancement in Educational- and Family Counselling. In the article basic aspects of specific approaches are described.