Jorge Galindo and his wife Miriam Galindo, Psy.D., have delivered outpatient counseling and treatment from their Irvine, California, private practice for nearly two decades. As an experienced family therapist, Jorge Galindo works with California families navigating child custody decisions through court-referred mediation.
California courts require separating couples to attend mediation if there is a disagreement about visitation or custody arrangements. Approximately one in four separations requires a mediation. While many sessions are concluded without lawyers or third-party mediators, mediations that involve the following issues can be far more difficult to resolve: Reports of Abuse - A sizable number of California custody disputes involve accusations of child abuse or domestic violence. In many cases, parents raise multiple concerns about the other’s capacity to provide care. Substance abuse and threatening behaviors towards the other parent are also commonly reported. Issues with the Child - Many cases also involve emotional and mental health issues experienced by the child or children in question. Children involved in the majority of disputes exhibit at least one unhealthy behavior, including safety issues and problems at school. Lack of Cooperation - Parents engaged in mediation often demonstrate low levels of cooperation. This can be driven by anger, disagreement on how to raise the children, and low trust levels.
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Dr. Jorge Galindo is a counselor that deals with families, adolescents, children, and couples in domestic violence disputes. He operates from his private practice in Irvine, California, with his wife Miriam Galindo, PsyD. Dr. Jorge Galindo also possesses a certification as a Domestic Violence Provider. When it is discovered that a child has witnessed domestic violence at home, the first priority of the counselor is to address the safety of the child and his or her family. This requires considerable work in establishing ways to increase their safety. The first step is to show the child that the abused family member is safe from the abuser. The second step is to allow the child – if they are older or in their adolescent years – to help establish ways to keep themselves safe. This gives them a sense of control over their lives, helping them to feel less vulnerable. They also need to attend therapy sessions such as intervention groups, dyadic treatment with the abused parent, and individual therapy as well. During therapy, it is important to guide the child and their parent on what to expect in terms of reactions, in order for them to feel less isolated. Dr. Jorge Galindo is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in court-referred cases involving children, adolescents, and families. He and his wife, licensed psychologist and social worker Miriam Galindo, operate a clinical and forensic therapy practice in Irvine, California. Dr. Jorge Galindo has practiced family therapy in diverse settings, including a residential facility for adolescent sex offenders.
Family therapy practice is based on the concept that the family is a distinct social system with its own concerns. Parenting styles, individual personalities, and singular or ongoing events all influence the family structure. What affects one individual in the family necessarily affects the other family members. Therefore, family therapists must consider the whole family in their practices and treatments. This approach strengthens the entire family, and, perhaps most importantly, helps family members understand how their family operates. Family therapists are often employed in cases where the family is experiencing a major life change, or one or more members have been diagnosed with a medical condition. Family therapists perform many duties, including assisting in conflict resolution and the development of effective coping strategies. Family therapists also facilitate cooperative techniques and help members create healthy relationships that foster resilience and recovery. |
AuthorLicensed as a marriage and family therapist, Dr. Jorge Galindo maintains an Irvine, California-based private practice in partnership with his wife, Miriam Galindo, Psy.D. Archives
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