Reintegration/Reunification Therapy
Reunification is undertaken when there has been a prolonged absence or significant relationship disruption between a child or children and a parent.  Sometimes reunification is undertaken when a parent-child relationship has been damaged due to unhealthy behaviors by one or both parents.  The child typically lives with one parent, (referred to as the primary parent) and the non-primary parent desires to renew his/her relationship with the child. 

The primary client is always the child and reintegration/reunification therapy is paced according to the needs and progressive adjustment of the child. A guiding principle is that it is generally in the child’s best interest to have “the best possible relationship” and heal from past hurts with one/each parent. Reunification can be successful as families progress through a carefully guided process.

Dr. Stephanie Norris has extensive experience (12+ years) working with high-conflict custody cases, personality disorders, substance abuse, and trauma. Moreover, Dr. Norris’ approach is to help the family heal from the events/past and break unhealthy cycles within the family system.

Contact Information:
If you would like more information email Dr. Stephanie Norris at drnorris@norrismentalhealthcenter.org or Lindsay Cole at lindsay@norrismentalhealthcenter.org.