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CDC Co-Parenting and Children's Needs Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following is a sign of parental alienation syndrome (PAS) that a CDC coach should recognize?

    Answer: The child consistently and irrationally rejects one parent with no legitimate reason

    PAS is characterized by a child's unjustified rejection of one parent, often influenced by the other parent's negative messaging.

  2. A client asks their CDC coach whether they should allow their 10-year-old to choose which parent to live with. The coach should:

    Answer: Explain that while children's preferences may be considered, adults and courts bear responsibility for custody decisions

    Placing custody decisions on children creates undue pressure; a child's preference may be considered but is not solely determinative.

  3. What is a 'transition ritual' in the context of co-parenting coaching?

    Answer: A consistent, predictable routine that helps children emotionally shift between two homes

    Transition rituals (like a goodbye hug or a special phrase) help children feel secure when moving between households.

  4. When supporting a client whose child is showing behavioral regression (bedwetting, clinginess) after divorce, a CDC coach should:

    Answer: Normalize the regression as a common stress response and help the client respond with consistency and empathy

    Behavioral regression is a common, temporary stress response in children during divorce; compassionate, consistent parenting typically resolves it.

  5. Which of the following reflects the 'child-focused' approach emphasized in CDC co-parenting coaching?

    Answer: Reframing every co-parenting decision by asking 'what does my child need here?'

    The child-focused approach keeps the child's needs at the center of every parenting decision, reducing parent-centered conflict.

  6. A CDC coach working with a client in a high-conflict divorce should recommend which type of custody exchange when direct contact between parents is dangerous?

    Answer: Third-party or public location exchanges (e.g., school, supervised exchange center)

    Neutral third-party or public location exchanges reduce the risk of confrontation and protect both parents and the child.