Reunification Counseling Services

Reunification counseling is a process in which a specially trained counselor, coaches the whole family in reuniting an estranged parent with their child(ren) after an extended separation, divorce, or custody dispute. This process offers all family members additional guidance and emotional support as they progress through an individually prescribed treatment plan. 

Reunification Counseling is not just about trying to reunite a family, but is about improving the lives of children by developing a closer relationship with both parents. Studies consistently demonstrate that children are better off in every way (socially, academically, emotionally, etc.) if they have both of their parents in their lives.

There are various reasons in which relationships can become strained resulting in a child resisting and/or refusing contact with a parent.  In some cases, a child may irrationally reject a once loved parent.  Alternatively, as one of many examples, a parent may have previously struggled with substance abuse thus negatively affecting the child’s desire to spend time with the parent.  Experience indicates, however, that fear is never diminished by avoidance and that fear can be reduced and/or potentially eliminated through appropriate exposure to the parent.

To inquire about Reunification Counseling services please contact The Agape Counseling Center at (830) 832-1509.