Services
"Dr. Chandler Hoffman really helped me focus on what was most important for my children during my divorce. He helped me navigate the pitfalls of the co-parenting relationship and coached me through some difficult times. I highly recommend his services". -Todd T. in Berkeley
Avoiding many of the negative consequences of divorce and family reorganization is possible when people choose more collaborative, less adversarial approaches to their separation. My clients ultimately save time and money because they spend less time in court proceedings and they receive a road map to a successful resolution.
Amity-Consulting offers the following services to assist clients considering or going through divorce:
Consultation: Dr. Chandler Hoffman can assist you understand and navigate the process of divorce, separation or other family reorganization. His expertise in these family issues provides the client with validated techniques to decrease the negative psychological effects of divorce and will save money in the long run.
Mediation involves a neutral professional to help the divorcing couple resolve the practical aspects of separating and planning for the future. Custody mediation will address the child related issues and develop an initial and long term parenting plan. If there are complex financial aspects of the divorce, a neutral financial professional and/or attorneys can be involved in the mediation process.
Collaborative Divorce is a process that uses a team of divorce professionals to assists clients in reaching agreements that amicably settle the divorce. You make the decisions yourselves through meetings with professionals specializing in the professions of law, mental health and divorce finance.
The Collaborative Divorce process It is based on three principles:
1) A pledge to reach agreement without going to court
2) An honest and open exchange of information by both spouses and team members
3) A solution that takes into account the highest priorities of both spouses and their children.
In Collaborative Divorce, each spouse has:
A Divorce Coach who helps you manage challenges of divorce and separation, while focusing on your goals for the future. Dr. Hoffman will assists you in being at your best in the divorce process which will directly benefit your children.
An attorney who advises you but works collaboratively with the other attorney and other parties toward settlement. It is highly recommended that you hire an attorney who has special training in Collaborative Law. Dr. Hoffman recommends attorneys from http://www.collaborativepracticeeastbay.com.
Child Specialist is an expert in child psychology and development who meets the children to assist them in expressing their feelings and assessing their needs and concerns about the divorce. Dr. Hoffman has an expertise in child development and has interviewed thousands of children as a family court mediator and as a group leader for Kids Turn. The Child Specialist communicates with the parents and the team in order to inform the process and help the parents make the necessary decisions. Dr. Hoffman brings both his personal and professional experience as a father and psychologist to bare when working with children from divorced families.
Financial Consultant can help protect your financial interests by providing guidance and developing viable financial options for the divorce. Temporary and long term arrangements are made, taking into account the future financial well-being of all parties.
With your consent, the members of your professional team consult and share information with each other in order to reach optimal and mutually beneficial agreements. Throughout this process, the emphasis will be on open communication, respect, reciprocity and keeping the goal of settlement in mind. If either party chooses to go to court despite the agreement not to, all professionals must withdraw, and each party must hire new litigation professionals.
Amity-Consulting is a member of the largest collaborative group in the country, The International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP), as well as the local Alliance of Collaborative Professionals, East Bay (ACP) and the San Francisco Collaborative law group. Dr. Hoffman can use this vast network to refer you to attorneys, financial consultants, and other professionals trained in the collaborative divorce process.
Other Services
Couples Therapy: Dr. Hoffman uses an approach that seeks to increase the couple's ability to communicate effectively and therefore resolve the issues that are causing the marital dissolution. Using a solution focused approach and emphasizing communication techniques, couples can recreate strong partnerships and avoid permanent separation.
Adult Psychotherapy: Dr. Hoffman provides a safe, supportive, confidential, and professional arena to discuss personal issues. Dr. Hoffman is a licensed psychologist with experience in helping people deal effectively with times of mental anguish which may include anxiety, depression, and mental illness.
Co-Parenting Counseling: Dr. Hoffman helps divorced parents learn effective ways to raise their children together. He has helped hundreds of parents develop ways to communicate and function as parents even during challenging times. Children at all ages need both parents and co-parenting counseling helps parents find ways to negotiate and practice the techniques that will lessen the negative effects of divorce and separation on their children.
Child and Adolescent Therapy: helps children deal with the difficulty of divorce or other stressful issues in their lives. Divorce and separation is difficult for most children and it is completely out of their control. Dr. Hoffman is skilled at helping children process and communicate their feelings as well as helping them find positive ways to behave that will meet their needs.
Family Therapy: Dr. Hoffman is an experienced family therapist who uses a solution focused model. Family therapy may involve different family members at different times depending on the issues that need to be addressed. When families are functioning well, everyone in the family functions better individually. Dr. Hoffman also understands the contributions that race, class and culture make and therefore help families to draw upon the strengths of these influences.
Therapeutic Supervised Visitation: When there are concerns about the emotional or physical safety of children during visitations with a parent or family member, Dr. Hoffman can provide a safe, therapeutic and informal environment for these visits. Visits can be arranged for Saturdays at unique and fun locations in and around the San Francisco Bay Area.
Parenting Education is a part of all services on an individual basis or as part of a specific parent education class. Dr. Hoffman has expertise in child development and provides consultation about validated parenting techniques. He also teaches at Kids' Turn.
Educational Seminars: Dr. Hoffman provides training on the following topics:
Avoiding many of the negative consequences of divorce and family reorganization is possible when people choose more collaborative, less adversarial approaches to their separation. My clients ultimately save time and money because they spend less time in court proceedings and they receive a road map to a successful resolution.
Amity-Consulting offers the following services to assist clients considering or going through divorce:
Consultation: Dr. Chandler Hoffman can assist you understand and navigate the process of divorce, separation or other family reorganization. His expertise in these family issues provides the client with validated techniques to decrease the negative psychological effects of divorce and will save money in the long run.
Mediation involves a neutral professional to help the divorcing couple resolve the practical aspects of separating and planning for the future. Custody mediation will address the child related issues and develop an initial and long term parenting plan. If there are complex financial aspects of the divorce, a neutral financial professional and/or attorneys can be involved in the mediation process.
Collaborative Divorce is a process that uses a team of divorce professionals to assists clients in reaching agreements that amicably settle the divorce. You make the decisions yourselves through meetings with professionals specializing in the professions of law, mental health and divorce finance.
The Collaborative Divorce process It is based on three principles:
1) A pledge to reach agreement without going to court
2) An honest and open exchange of information by both spouses and team members
3) A solution that takes into account the highest priorities of both spouses and their children.
In Collaborative Divorce, each spouse has:
A Divorce Coach who helps you manage challenges of divorce and separation, while focusing on your goals for the future. Dr. Hoffman will assists you in being at your best in the divorce process which will directly benefit your children.
An attorney who advises you but works collaboratively with the other attorney and other parties toward settlement. It is highly recommended that you hire an attorney who has special training in Collaborative Law. Dr. Hoffman recommends attorneys from http://www.collaborativepracticeeastbay.com.
Child Specialist is an expert in child psychology and development who meets the children to assist them in expressing their feelings and assessing their needs and concerns about the divorce. Dr. Hoffman has an expertise in child development and has interviewed thousands of children as a family court mediator and as a group leader for Kids Turn. The Child Specialist communicates with the parents and the team in order to inform the process and help the parents make the necessary decisions. Dr. Hoffman brings both his personal and professional experience as a father and psychologist to bare when working with children from divorced families.
Financial Consultant can help protect your financial interests by providing guidance and developing viable financial options for the divorce. Temporary and long term arrangements are made, taking into account the future financial well-being of all parties.
With your consent, the members of your professional team consult and share information with each other in order to reach optimal and mutually beneficial agreements. Throughout this process, the emphasis will be on open communication, respect, reciprocity and keeping the goal of settlement in mind. If either party chooses to go to court despite the agreement not to, all professionals must withdraw, and each party must hire new litigation professionals.
Amity-Consulting is a member of the largest collaborative group in the country, The International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP), as well as the local Alliance of Collaborative Professionals, East Bay (ACP) and the San Francisco Collaborative law group. Dr. Hoffman can use this vast network to refer you to attorneys, financial consultants, and other professionals trained in the collaborative divorce process.
Other Services
Couples Therapy: Dr. Hoffman uses an approach that seeks to increase the couple's ability to communicate effectively and therefore resolve the issues that are causing the marital dissolution. Using a solution focused approach and emphasizing communication techniques, couples can recreate strong partnerships and avoid permanent separation.
Adult Psychotherapy: Dr. Hoffman provides a safe, supportive, confidential, and professional arena to discuss personal issues. Dr. Hoffman is a licensed psychologist with experience in helping people deal effectively with times of mental anguish which may include anxiety, depression, and mental illness.
Co-Parenting Counseling: Dr. Hoffman helps divorced parents learn effective ways to raise their children together. He has helped hundreds of parents develop ways to communicate and function as parents even during challenging times. Children at all ages need both parents and co-parenting counseling helps parents find ways to negotiate and practice the techniques that will lessen the negative effects of divorce and separation on their children.
Child and Adolescent Therapy: helps children deal with the difficulty of divorce or other stressful issues in their lives. Divorce and separation is difficult for most children and it is completely out of their control. Dr. Hoffman is skilled at helping children process and communicate their feelings as well as helping them find positive ways to behave that will meet their needs.
Family Therapy: Dr. Hoffman is an experienced family therapist who uses a solution focused model. Family therapy may involve different family members at different times depending on the issues that need to be addressed. When families are functioning well, everyone in the family functions better individually. Dr. Hoffman also understands the contributions that race, class and culture make and therefore help families to draw upon the strengths of these influences.
Therapeutic Supervised Visitation: When there are concerns about the emotional or physical safety of children during visitations with a parent or family member, Dr. Hoffman can provide a safe, therapeutic and informal environment for these visits. Visits can be arranged for Saturdays at unique and fun locations in and around the San Francisco Bay Area.
Parenting Education is a part of all services on an individual basis or as part of a specific parent education class. Dr. Hoffman has expertise in child development and provides consultation about validated parenting techniques. He also teaches at Kids' Turn.
Educational Seminars: Dr. Hoffman provides training on the following topics:
- Divorce the right way. A two hour training on the legal, emotional and social issues involved in the divorce process. The course summarizes the family court, divorce mediation, and the collaborative divorce process as well as offers suggestions for lessening the negative effects of divorce on children. (Has received "Excellent" marks on the evaluations from Piedmont Adult School students)
- Coaching Parents Through Divorce: Helping parents understand their children's reactions to divorce.
- Multi-party Mediation.
- Understanding Adolescents. A two hour training on adolescent development and ways to control out of control teens.
- Strengthening relationships through better communication. A two hour training that teaches effective communication techniques and involves a role play.
