Investigating the Efficacy of CoMeT,a New Mediation Model for High-Conflict Separating Parents |
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Authors: | Nicky Jacobs Russell Jaffe |
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Institution: | 1. Psychologist, Institute of Human Development and Counselling, Faculty of Education , Monash University , Clayton, Victoria, Australia;2. Private Practice , Malvern , Victoria, Australia |
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Abstract: | Although mediation has been effective for a large number of separating couples, it does not share the same effectiveness for highly conflicted couples, estimated to represent approximately twenty per cent of all separating couples. Twenty-three highly conflicted separating couples were recruited to investigate the impact of a new model that combines mediation with therapy (CoMeT). Comparing pre- and post-intervention scores, significant improvements were found in parent well-being and reductions in parent conflict, acrimony, and attachment. No gender differences were found. Results support this new, gender-neutral CoMeT model which significantly enhances the mediation process for high-conflict separating parents. |
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