Touchstone’s owner, Dr. Cindy Baker, LPC, NCC developed an educationally based model designed to work with uncooperative parents raising minor children. It is most effective if the high conflict co-parenting sessions are ordered by the Courts; however, the model has been effective with parents who wish to resolve their differences outside of the courtroom. Dr. Baker’s model differs from mediation in that the process and results are transparent rather than confidential. Dr. Baker releases agreements reached by the parties to each of their attorneys, the guardian-ad-litem, and when appropriate, to the court. The overarching approach is extrapolated from her forty plus years of child development knowledge and experience. Unresolved issues related to the children are examined through stage theories including Erickson’s “Stages of Psychosocial Development” and Piaget’s “Stages of Cognitive Development.” Parents are apprised of  the best practices recommended for their minor child/ren in order to not cause harm.

“Instead of raising children who turn out okay despite their childhood, let’s raise children who turn out extraordinary because of their childhood.” 

– L. R. Knost