Beyond the Statistics (formerly 1 in 3)
Beyond the Statistics (formerly 1 in 3)
Ingrid Dutton
Protecting Kids After Domestic Violence: Dr. Royster on Post-Separation Abuse I Ep. 91
46 minutes Posted Oct 22, 2025 at 4:00 am.
Setting The Stage: High-Conflict Co-Parenting
Meet Dr. Royster And Her Work
Defining Co‑Parenting, Nesting, Parallel
Abuse Dynamics And Power Control
What To Do When Kids Return Dysregulated
Documentation And Communication Skills
Teaching Kids Feelings And Reality Testing
Red Flags That Signal Therapy
Finding The Right Child Therapist
Court Orders, Consent, And Switching Therapists
Siblings In Therapy: Together Or Separate
Coaching Moms When Therapy Isn’t Possible
Programs, Masterclasses, And Resources
Teens, Tech, And Mixed Household Rules
Closing Insights: One Steady Adult
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In this episode of 1 in 3, child psychologist Dr. Royster joins Ingrid to unpack how to protect children’s mental health in high-conflict co-parenting and post-separation abuse situations. A calm home, a steady voice, and the right words at the right time can change a child’s life—even when a co-parent thrives on chaos. Dr. Royster breaks down the three main co-parenting models—collaborative, nesting, and parallel parenting—and explains when each approach fits. If your ex uses control, blame,...