Managing Risk While Working With Children of High-Conflict Parents (Archived)

Mental health professionals working with children, regardless of whether the services involve treatment or evaluation, are likely to encounter high-conflict parents. This situation is sometimes unpredictable and develops during the delivery of services. Dr. Marc Martinez discusses the characteristics of high-conflict parents, the elevated risks they present, and risk management strategies for reducing exposure to negative actions. 

Marc A. Martinez, PhD, ABPP, is licensed in Indiana, Ohio, and New York. He is board certified in forensic psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). He maintains a private practice that is headquartered in Indiana. Dr. Martinez has served in several national leadership positions such as President of the American Board of Forensic Psychology, Chair and Vice Chair of ABPP’s Ethics Committee, and Chair of APA’s Committee on Professional Practice and Standards.