D'Arienzo Psychology Blog

Where Can I Find Divorce Parenting Classes?

Parent and Family Stabilization Course

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

You Can Find Divorce Parenting Classes Right Here!!! If you are looking for a high conflict coparenting course or a parent education and family stabilization course that is online and taught by a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist who frequently provides court testimony for Family Law cases or works with parents and children experiencing a divorce, then you have landed on the right page. Our online divorce courses are accepted by family law courts and judges. If you don’t believe us, check with your attorney or Judge. Our Parent Education and Family Stabilization course is most often utilized by parents in Florida, Georgia, and Texas. If you need a certificate to list another state or provience, then let us know and we can make that happen for you. Our high conflict coparenting course can be used in all US states, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

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Trauma Informed Courts

Parenting coordinator Cynthia Salameh and Psychologist and Psychosexual evaluator Florida trauma informed

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

On November 16, 2023, I (Dr. D’Arienzo) had the pleasure of presenting about Toxic Stress, Child Development, Trauma Informed Care, Trauma Responsive Courts, and Fostering Resilience in Children and Family Law Clients. I was fortunate to partner with the Honorable Judge Guy, and Attorneys Ms. Dyvonnda Thurston and Ms. Sarah Sullivan. Two of my associates, Ms. Cynthia Salameh, Attorney and Parent Coordinator, and Dr. Amy Hartley, Psychologist, came to support my presentations and this Florida Bar Family Law Section Office of the State Courts Administrator (OSCA) event. We enjoyed mingling and offering our expertise to the 50 attorneys and judges who participated. I would like to thank Judge Maureen Horkan for inviting me to present!

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What Are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)?

adverse childhood experiences

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

I (Dr. D’Arienzo) was recently involved as a defense expert (Forensic Psychologist) in a U.S. Military case regarding mitigation for a court-martial sentencing hearing. I assisted the defense by testifying about how the accussed had been impacted by a series of ACEs that created a chronic stress condition which impacted his decision making as a young adult. At the same time, I also explored how some of these experiences, with the right future environment, also led to resilient character traits that improved his rehabilitative potential. Generally, we know from the literature that having four or more ACEs is associated with deleterious mental and physical problems, criminalistic behaviors, as well as a shortend lifespan; while at the same time, for some people, these experiences lead to a toughing that is not always negative. The most commonnly researched Adverse Childhood Experiences are:

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Attorney Services at D’Arienzo Psychology

Forensic Psychology and Parenting Coordination

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

Check out our advertisements for the Resident and Daily Records Newspapers for the San Jose, San Marco, and St. Nickolas areas of Jacksonville, Florida that will be running through December 2023 regarding attorney services at D’Arienzo Psychology. In addition to providing comprehensive psychological care, we also provide a host of forensic psychological services to include forensic psychological evaluations, social investigations, parenting coordination, court-martial consultation and testimony, divorce coaching, social investigations, family mediation, parenting plan evaluations, mitigation evaluations, psychosexual evaluations, expert testimony and consultation, and trial preparation assistance.

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Alcohol Induced Blackouts and Confabulated Memory

Forensic Psychology and Legal Services, Jacksonville, Florida

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

Alcohol-induced blackouts are a common occurrence in the criminal justice system. The inability of a defendant to remember their actions while under the influence of alcohol poses a problem for the court.

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The Impact of Divorce

forensic psychologist custody alienation and divorce expert

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

Children and Divorce and My Experience as a Forensic Psychologist in Family Court: As a custody evaluator I’ve seen these parents at their worst. I remember one mom fighting for custody who aghast that her husband took the children to the pediatrician’s office. She told me that dads don’t belong in the pediatrician’s office….

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Our Board-Certified Clinical and Forensic Psychologist Weighs in on the Tristyn Bailey Case

Our Forensic Psychologist Weighs in on Tristyn Bailey Case

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

Dr. Justin D’Arienzo is our Board-Certified Clinical and Forensic Psychologist. Recently, Local Jacksonville news stations have featured Dr. D’Arienzo to weigh in on the Tristyn Bailey case. Tristyn Bailey was a 13-year old girl from Jacksonville, Florida that was tragically stabbed to death by a 14-year old boy. Dr. D’Arienzo gives an expert opinion as an forensic professional that is unaffiliated with the case.

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Florida Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course: Divorce as Loss

High Conflict Divorce Course

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

Divorce is a loss for the parents and children that are involved. In this article we will discuss the stages of grief and loss as it pertains to divorce. We go over the stages of loss, the changes that come with divorce, and how you can get through divorce. Take our DCF Approved Parent Stabilization Course for only $19.95 today.

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Our Forensic Psychologist Speaks with News4Jax about Filicide

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

Dr. D’Arienzo is a Board-Certified Clinical and Forensic Psychologist. In October 2020, Vic Micolucci with News4Jax interviewed Dr. D’Arienzo and discussed filicide and a local case related to a mother who allegedly killed her three-year-old son and then tried to take her own life. Dr. D’Arienzo discusses the greatest risk factors for committing fillicide. These risk factors include psychosis, maltreatment, altruistic filicide, unwanted child fillicide, and spousal revenge fillicide.

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Forensic Psychologist Speaks with News4Jax about Hunger Striking and Competency

Jacksonville Florida Forensic Psychologist

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

Dr. D’Arienzo is a Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist and Forensic Expert. Dr. D’Arienzo recently spoke with News4Jax about inmate Kimberly Kessler who was charged with murder in 2018. Kessler recently started hunger striking. Dr. D’Arienzo speaks with News4Jax about hunger-striking and competency.

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