Children of Divorcing, Divorced or Never Married Parents

Our Policy on Consent, Safety, and
Protecting the Therapeutic Process

At Embrace New Life Counseling & Wellness, we are committed to protecting the emotional health of every child in our care. When children are caught in the turbulence of divorce or separation, our role is to be a safe, neutral place for healing โ€” not a battleground for adult conflict.

โœ๏ธ Written Consent from Both Biological Parents Is Required

We do not provide counseling services to children of divorced, divorcing, or separated parents without the written consent of both biological parents.

  • This is our requirement when both parents hold rights to the childโ€™s medical or mental health care.

  • Even in cases of protective orders or limited contact, if the court has not legally terminated parental rights, both parents must sign our consent to treatment form.

  • There are no exceptions to this policy.

๐Ÿšซ We Will Not Be Triangulated or Used to โ€œTake Sidesโ€

We are a systemic therapy center, which means we work to strengthen and restore healthy relational systems โ€” not contribute to dysfunction.
We will not engage in:

  • Requests to “side” with one parent against the other

  • Diagnostic labeling to justify custody preferences

  • Serving as a messenger between parents

  • Providing therapy to support parental alienation agendas

๐Ÿšจ Suspected Abuse Must Be Reported to the Proper Authorities

If you suspect abuse:

  • Call 9-1-1 or your local Child Protective Services (CPS) immediately.

  • If evaluation for abuse is necessary, we refer families to trained forensic therapists employed or approved by CPS.

Our therapists are mandated reporters, not forensic evaluators. Our role is to provide clinical healing โ€” not investigative testimony.

What Is Parental Alienation?

Embrace does not participate in tactics that:

  • Disparage the other parent in the presence of the child

  • Force the child to choose sides

  • Restrict contact with the other parent without court order

  • Create loyalty conflicts by involving children in adult disputes

  • Coach or script the child on what to say in therapy

  • Interrogate the child after therapy sessions

We believe children deserve a peaceful, emotionally secure environment to heal from the stress of divorce โ€” not one where they must carry adult burdens or protect one parent from another.

Our Commitment

We are here to:

  • Help children regain emotional regulation

  • Strengthen their sense of safety and stability

  • Promote healthy attachment to both parents (when safe and appropriate)

  • Address grief, anxiety, confusion, or anger stemming from family changes

At Embrace, your childโ€™s well-being is our priority โ€” not a tool for leverage. We respectfully request that both parents honor our policies so we can provide the ethical, healing-centered care every child deserves.