Kelley Baker, Ph.D, LPC-S, MA
Resources
Therapeutic Interventions for Parent-Child Contact Issues -A Clinician’s Guide
This book is for clinicians – therapists, counselors, clinical social workers, and psychologists, who work directly with clients going through separation and divorce. It will help to prepare practitioners for the unique demands of working with families in custody litigation. Chapters are presented in a consistent format similar to training seminars and manuals. They begin with learning objectives and, when appropriate, end with a summary of suggested resources labeled as “Clinician’s Toolbox.” The resources include forms, supplies, media, and other practical reminders a therapist might consider adding to their repertoire of techniques when working with this population. Case vignettes provide real-life examples taken from the authors’ professional experience. The book begins with a brief historical look at divorce and custodial issues. The following two chapters discuss the causes for high-conflict dynamics and assessment procedures appropriate for private practitioners. Chapter 3 discusses assessment procedures appropriate for clinicians providing therapeutic services. Chapter 4 focuses on cases involving abuse allegations. Chapter 5 discusses the terminology and diagnostic codes clinicians should use when working with children affected by loyalty binds and unhealthy parental alignments. Chapters 6 through 10 are treatment chapters and provide clinicians with treatment goals and common techniques used to reach those goals. Chapter 11 describes specialized interventions used for severe cases of parental alienation. The book closes with a chapter on how mental health professionals working with this population can protect themselves from aggressive lawyers, mentally ill clients, and licensing complaints.
EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS & PODCAST APPEARANCES
Kelley Baker, PhD--Legal Presentation and Interview
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bsI2klEGYFrkBkzNK0xbWqrjcmB00nY (14 videos) Published February 16, 2018.
Kelley Baker, PhD, presented a lecture on Parental Alienation to family law attorneys at the Williamson County Court House in Georgetown, Texas.
Dr. Kelley Baker, The Assessment and Treatment of Parental Alienation
https://youtu.be/s-z8BqVhR30 Published Oct 28, 2018.
Dr. Baker was asked to return to the Williamson County Bar Association on Friday, October 26, 2018, to continue her series on parental alienation. Dr. Baker's second presentation pertains to assessing and treating Parental Alienation. The five segments of the presentation are:
1. Parental Alienation: The Unjustified Rejection of a Once-Loved Parent
2. Assessing Children: The Eight Signs of Parental Alienation
3. Parental Alienation: Assessing the Favored Parent
4. Parental Alienation: Assessing the Targeted Parent
5. The Diagnostic Continuum: Assessing and Treating Parental Alienation
Kelley Baker, PhD, Parental Alienation What Is It and How Does It Happen
https://youtu.be/RPs1tJJmQFE Published Jan 14, 2019.
On January 11, 2019, Dr. Baker contributed to a six-hour educational seminar on equal shared parenting for the Texas legislature. Dr. Baker provided information on parental alienation as it related to shared parenting.
Lighthouse project - A Clinical Seminar "Relation Trauma in Divorce and Separation"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Zhuc_DK6p0&ab_channel=KarenWoodall Published on Nov 13, 2020. Dr. Baker participated in a discussion among professionals regarding traumatic experiences for children and parents during separation and divorce.
The Respondent Round Table: Professor Jason D. Hill, Dr. Jennifer Harman, Dr. Amy Eichler, Dr. Kelley Baker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSrw_zgFinY&ab_channel=TheRespondent Published on July 3, 2021. Dr. Baker was a panel guest on Greg Ellis’ insider edition of The Respondent to discuss the myriad issues for those who work within the legal system and the corresponding effects on children and families.
IKIC EP 079: Naja chats with Family Court Expert Dr. Kelley Baker
https://youtu.be/AmcjnMvA6eU Published Nov 9, 2021.
Dr. Baker was interviewed by Naja Hall and discussed coparenting issues and the negative effect of coparenting conflict on children.
Co-Parent Dilemmas- Case from Hell: Our Dream Team Custody Evaluator Gets Real about Abuse https://www.cpdilemmas.com/hell4/ Published on Nov 20, 2022. Dr. Baker participated in a discussion among professionals regarding traumatic experiences for children and parents during separation and divorce.
Families Divided TV: Model for Treatment Management in Cases Involving Contact Refusal
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0qET_H81bIcf7b55UHxhKQ Published on Nov 8, 2023. Dr. Baker discussed a model for treatment management in cases involving contact refusal. The model can be applied to mild, moderate, and severe cases of contact refusal, after the assessment has been completed.
Families Divided TV: The Psychological Work of the Rejected Parent
The Psychological Work of the Rejected Parent - Dr. Kelley Baker (youtube.com). Published in July 2024. Dr. Baker discussed the concept of ambiguous loss and how relates to the grief of the rejected/targeted parent.
Parental Alienation Advocates: Battling False Abuse Allegations in Contentious Divorce Cases Part 1- Episode 61. Published September 2024. Dr. Kelley Baker discussed the court system, assessments, no-contact orders, and the challenges of parental alienation. https://youtu.be/FJEfanOffJE?si=SiCJ8j8YrRVRA5kC
Parental Alienation Advocates: Battling False Abuse Allegations in Contentious Divorce Cases Part 2- Episode 62. Published September 2024. Explore the delicate dance between attorneys and mental health professionals in family court cases. Dr. Baker sheds light on how understanding their distinctive roles can significantly impact case outcomes. Learn practical strategies to foster cooperation between your legal and mental health advisors and discover how to navigate the challenges of professional disagreements. Dr. Baker shares her wisdom on assessing and treating parental alienation, emphasizing balanced professional engagement and the importance of avoiding perceived favoritism. https://youtu.be/oKFnQfa8E5A?si=sv7XmKI45GbYAuPX