SAMPLE AGREEMENT TO CO-PARENT COUNSELING - Plan Overview

Sep 16, 2026

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SAMPLE AGREEMENT TO CO-PARENT COUNSELING outlines a structured co-parent counseling treatment plan led by Mr. Cole from the Center for Psychological Services. The approach runs in three phases: an evaluation phase with separate parent interviews and play observations, followed by presentation and joint agreement of the treatment plan, and then a six-month treatment phase focused on goals. The plan targets reducing conflict, improving communication, defining structure and boundaries, strengthening parent-child relationships, and promoting consistent discipline across households.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLetters

FormatPDF

Pages5

Reading Time2 min

AccessFree to download

Overview of the Treatment Approach

Evaluation Phase

Presentation of the Treatment Plan

Treatment Phase

The Treatment Plan

Communication, Structure, and Boundaries

Parent-Child Relationship and Parenting Skills

Kenneth Cole PsyD Center for Psychological Services [kencole@center4psych.com](kencole@center4psych.com) [8382 W. Gage Blvd. Suite J](8382 W. Gage Blvd. Suite J) Kennewick WA 99338 Office: (509) 430-9999 Fax: (509) 737-9009 SAMPLE AGREEMENT TO CO-PARENT COUNSELING In this agreement we will present our proposed treatment plan and try to cover the issues that come up repeatedly in co-parent counseling. Please take the time to read through it and then feel free to ask Mr. Cole any questions you may have. OVERVIEW OF THE TREATMENT APPROACH The approach to treatment consists of three phases: 􀁸 The Evaluation Phase – the initial phase in which information is gathered to develop the treatment plan. 􀁸 The Presentation of the Treatment Plan. After today’s meeting, please discuss the plan with your attorney. Treatment will begin only after both parents, attorneys, and the Guardian ad Litem, if one is assigned in this matter, agree to the proposed plan. 􀁸 The Treatment Phase – a six-month period in which both parents work actively with the therapist to achieve treatment goals. At the end of the first three months, both parents and the therapist will have the opportunity to re-negotiate the treatment agreement. THE EVALUATION PHASE WITH CREATION OF TREATMENT PLAN This phase consists of separate interviews with both parents, along with an observation of each parent playing with their child(ren) . During the interviews a personal history is taken, and much time is spent delineating each parent’s primary concerns pertaining to effective parenting of their child(ren) . Each parent also provides relevant documents. The information gathered at the interview and play observation sessions, and contained in the documents, form the basis of the treatment plan. THE TREATMENT PLAN Our central objective is to dampen the conflict between the parents and other relevant parental figures and enhance their relationship with the child(ren) . Mr. Cole will help each parent use new strategies for communication that are designed to minimize conflict, as well as reinforce the structure and boundaries that are beneficial to parenting the child(ren) . Mr. Cole will also work with each parent to facilitate the consistency of parenting across households, further a positive and rewarding relationship between the child and each parent, and provide consistent, predictable discipline. Some examples of the issues to be addressed in treatment are described below. COMMUNICATION, STRUCTURE, AND BOUNDARIES Minimize opportunities for negative communication between parents 􀁸 Communication exclusively by email (except in the event of an emergency)– At this point, each parent is likely to have established an email account. Parents may email each other up to four times each week, using the following guidelines: 1 issue per email of 50 words or less, language guided by common sense and courtesy, copied to Mr. Cole (kencoleps@yahoo.com) . Each parent must respond to the other’s email within 3 days of its receipt. Mr. Cole will work in vivo with communication deficits as needed. 􀁸 Pick-up and drop-off location – Continue with the current plan unless otherwise indicated. Establish visitation schedule that fits the needs and scheduling conflicts of both parents and K It is recommend that the current visitation be followed as established unless and until otherwise indicated. Establish good parenting boundaries between each parent 􀁸 Support for other parent – Each parent should actively support the child’s relationship with the other parent. Neither parent nor any person associated with that parent shall fail to support the other parent, particularly in the child(ren)’s presence. Should either parent have a question pertaining to the other parent’s conduct or decision making with respect to the child(ren), it should be raised through email, as established above. Under no circumstances should the child(ren) be questioned about the othe

FAQs

How many phases are in the co-parent counseling treatment approach?

The approach includes three phases: an Evaluation Phase, the Presentation of the Treatment Plan, and a six-month Treatment Phase.

When does treatment begin according to the agreement?

Treatment begins only after both parents, their attorneys, and the Guardian ad Litem (if assigned) agree to the proposed plan.

What communication guidelines does the agreement require between the parents?

Communication is exclusively by email (except in emergencies), limited to up to four emails per week, with each email addressing one issue in 50 words or less and copied to Mr. Cole; responses are required within three days.

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