New Ways for Families® is an innovative, structured therapy program developed to address the challenges faced by families dealing with high-conflict situations, such as divorce, separation, or co-parenting disputes. This evidence-based approach focuses on equipping families—particularly parents and children—with the skills necessary to navigate conflict, reduce emotional strain, and foster healthier communication patterns.
New Ways for Families to address High Conflict Families
A Path Toward Harmony: New Ways for Families to Address High-Conflict Dynamics
What Is New Ways for Families?
Key elements of the New Ways for Families include:
- Skill-Based Training for Parents and Children:
This program emphasizes learning and practicing four essential skills: flexible thinking, managed emotions, moderate behaviors, and checking assumptions. These skills empower parents to model healthier behaviors and improve interactions within the family. - Reducing Emotional Impact on Children:
By addressing the root causes of conflict and helping parents work through their challenges, this approach aims to shield children from the damaging effects of high-conflict dynamics. - Structured and Practical Guidance:
The program provides a clear framework to help families focus on cooperation and solutions, making it easier to move forward even in difficult circumstances. - Court-Attuned Support:
In situations involving legal disputes, New Ways for Families is often court-recommended, as it provides parents with the tools to navigate custody and co-parenting decisions with less conflict.
The importance of this approach lies in its focus on creating lasting changes by teaching skills that families can continue to use long after therapy ends. It emphasizes personal accountability, effective communication, and fostering a healthier environment for all family members.
Dr. Thorpe’s Therapeutic Approach to High-Conflict Families
Dr. Thorpe brings her extensive experience and compassionate guidance to families participating in the New Ways for Families program. As a licensed psychologist, she tailors her methods to address the unique needs of high-conflict families, ensuring that every family member feels heard and supported.
- Empowering Parents to Take Control of Conflict:
Dr. Thorpe works closely with parents to help them identify unproductive patterns and replace them with constructive, skill-based behaviors. Her empathetic yet direct approach allows parents to take responsibility for their role in family dynamics. - Child-Centered Focus:
Understanding the profound impact high-conflict situations can have on children, Dr. Thorpe prioritizes creating a safe space for children to express their emotions. She teaches parents to reduce emotional harm and model positive behaviors. - Collaborative Skill Development:
Through one-on-one sessions and family meetings, Dr. Thorpe helps families practice the program’s core skills, ensuring that these tools are both understood and applied in daily life. - Legal System Integration:
For families navigating court-related issues, Dr. Thorpe integrates the principles of New Ways for Families to provide strategies that align with legal expectations while focusing on the emotional well-being of the family. A certificate of completion is provided upon course completion. - Encouraging Long-Term Change:
Dr. Thorpe believes in empowering families to create sustainable solutions, equipping them with tools that will remain effective even after therapy concludes.
With her credentials as a licensed psychologist and her expertise in managing high-conflict family dynamics, Dr. Thorpe is uniquely equipped to guide families through the challenges they face. Her professional, client-centered approach ensures that therapy is tailored to meet the specific needs of each family, making her a trusted partner in the journey toward healing and growth.
Take the First Step Toward Family Harmony
Breaking the cycle of high conflict is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone. Dr. Thorpe is here to guide your family through the New Ways for Families program with professionalism, compassion, and expertise. Schedule a free 10-minute consultation today to explore how this structured and effective approach can help your family reduce conflict, rebuild trust, and create a more harmonious future. Contact me now to begin your family’s journey toward peace and resolution.