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Divorce. Transitioning between households. Remarriage.
For kids, these changes can feel like an earthquake - shaking their sense of security and belonging.
Children often become distressed and dysregulated, struggling to cope with circumstances beyond their control. Anxiety, depression, defiance, and school difficulties can quickly escalate when family conflict becomes chronic.
Parents and stepparents face their own challenges, trying to stay regulated while supporting children through unpredictable transitions. Add in complications like substance abuse, incarceration, or sudden abandonment, and the emotional toll multiplies.
Watch child-family psychologist, Dr. Steve O’Brien, for practical, research-informed strategies to help kids navigate loss, loyalty conflicts, and blended family stressors.
You'll learn how to:
Empower yourself to guide children through some of life's toughest transitions - with confidence and compassion.
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All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.
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| Manual - Divorce, Remarriage, and Blended Families (1.6 MB) | 71 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Divorce, Remarriage, and Blended Families - French (1.6 MB) | 71 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Divorce, Remarriage, and Blended Families - Italian (1.6 MB) | 71 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Divorce, Remarriage, and Blended Families - German (1.6 MB) | 71 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Divorce, Remarriage, and Blended Families - Spanish (1.6 MB) | 71 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Steve O’Brien, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families in his Clearwater, Florida practice. He is a respected national consultant for mental health professionals seeking guidance on the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and adjustment challenges in divorced and blended families.
Since 2017, Dr. O’Brien has provided continuing education and professional training for mental health clinicians, focusing on evidence-based interventions for anxiety, depression, and neurodevelopmental disorders in youth. He is the author of The Essential Guide to Treating Childhood and Adolescent Anxiety, a clinical manual designed to enhance treatment outcomes.
His integrative-systems approach combines CBT, interpersonal techniques, and exposure/desensitization strategies, all tailored to the developmental needs of young clients and their families. Intensive parent consultation—emphasizing psychoeducation, communication skills, and behavior modification—is a cornerstone of his therapeutic work.
Dr. O’Brien has worked in numerous healthcare environments, including community mental health, psychiatric, inpatient/residential, substance abuse, and medical facilities. He also served as associate professor of child-adolescent studies at the Florida School of Professional Psychology. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. O’Brien is an app developer (Life@Home by Psychtouch.com) and a frequent guest on local news outlets for his expertise on childhood anxiety. Visit obrienpsychology.com for more information.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Steven O'Brien maintains a private practice. He receives a speaking honorarium, recording and book royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Steven O’Brien is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Florida Psychological Association.
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CHALLENGES FOR CHILDREN FACING DIVORCE & FAMILY TRANSITION
Multiple Losses, Multiple Reactions
Possible "In-Between" Family Scenarios
TREATMENT TECHNIQUES FOR KIDS FACING FAMILY DISRUPTION
Intervention Strategies for Anxious Children
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