Parenting Coordinator/Decision Maker - John Tzanos

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Parenting Coordinator/Decision Maker
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Parenting Coordinators/Decision Makers (PCDM) are
trained professionals who assist parents resolve
disagreements about their children, making sure
that the best interests of the child are always
considered.
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A Parenting Coordinator
(PC) (CRS 14-10-128.1) is a neutral third party
with appropriate training and qualifications who
helps parents resolve disputes concerning
parental responsibilities while putting the
child's best interest first. These disputes may
include, among others, the implementation of
court-ordered parenting plans.
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A Decision Maker (DM)
is a professional who has court ordered authority
to make decisions that will benefit the child. A
Decision Maker is appointed by the Court when
both parents fail to come to a reasonable
agreement. More regarding this role can be found
in CRS 14-10-128.3
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Parenting Coordinators provide advice
and support to parents whose relationship has
become so strained that they need to be protected
from each other. By helping parents get along
better and encouraging them to cooperate on
issues relating to their children, parent
coordination aims to help high-conflict parents
work together - sparing children from being cut
off from one of their parents.
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Most parents caught in high conflict
will envision a better story and are open to
rewriting their family narrative if they are
offered meaningful choices in the matter. I am
passionate about helping parents disconnect from
negative cycles that have been perpetuated over
time beyond anyones ability or desire to stop
them and help families find solutions and avoid
long and expensive court battles.
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If you seeking a PC(DM) appointment
The parties must supply a copy of the court order
and include as much detail as possible, including
my name and title (i.e., John Tzanos, PhD)
specifically as the appointed PC or (PC/DM).
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Include the length of the appointment (i.e. no
more than 2 years from the time of appointment),
and any fee arrangements made by the court
regarding fee division between the parties (i.e.
My rate is 200 per hour).
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Psychotherapy clients
There is no charge for any session cancelled 24
or more hours prior to the scheduled time.
However, sessions canceled with less than 24
hours notice will be charged a 160 fee.
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PCDM clients
Refer to the (PC/DM) agreement for more
information.
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Contact Us

• [phone]
• info_at_johntzanosphd.com
• 1776 S. JACKSON ST., 901-7, Denver, CO 80210

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What is a Parenting Coordinator/Decisionmaker
(PC/DM)?
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How long does a session last?
Most therapy sessions last 50 to 60 minutes,
while PC/DM sessions depend on family needs.
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Call for an Appointment [phone]
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THANK YOU