Abstracts
Résumé
Les familles aux prises avec des conflits sévères de séparation posent des défis importants aux intervenants psychosociaux et aux juristes. Le protocole d’intervention Parentalité-Conflit-Résolution (PCR) propose une alternative interdisciplinaire à la gestion traditionnelle de ces situations familiales en visant l’établissement d’une coparentalité fonctionnelle et une reprise de contacts parent-enfant, lorsque le lien est rompu ou gravement fragilisé. Cet article présente le cadre pratique du psychothérapeute au sein du PCR, le rôle du psychothérapeute au sein du modèle interdisciplinaire, les enjeux cliniques auxquels il fait face ainsi que les défis déontologiques que pose un tel modèle d’intervention. En conclusion, des recommandations sont émises dans le but de préciser l’avenir de cette intervention psychojudiciaire novatrice auprès des familles vivant des conflits sévères.
Mots-clés :
- conflits sévères de séparation,
- rupture de lien parent-enfant,
- intervention psychojudiciaire,
- justice familiale
Abstract
High-conflict parental separation cases generate significant challenges for psychosocial professional and law professionals. The Parentalité-Conflit-Résolution intervention protocol (PCR) offers an interdisciplinary alternative for dealing with these family situations, aiming to improve interparental communication and to support or restore the parent–child relationship. This article presents the practical framework of the psychotherapist within the PCR, the psychotherapist’s role within the interdisciplinary model, the clinical issues he faces as well as the ethical challenges that come with such an intervention model. In conclusion, recommendations are made with the aim of clarifying the future of this innovative psycho-judicial intervention for families living in severe conflicts.
Keywords:
- high-conflict divorce,
- parent-child contact problems,
- psychojudicial intervention,
- family justice
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