{"id":37043,"date":"2026-03-21T18:29:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T18:29:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/egtc.ee\/?page_id=37043"},"modified":"2026-09-03T09:33:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T09:33:16","slug":"high-conflict-separation-protection-of-children","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/egtc.ee\/en_gb\/high-conflict-separation-protection-of-children\/","title":{"rendered":"High-Conflict Separation & Protection of Children"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Organizer: EGTC<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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To make the training accessible for everyone, all sessions will be recorded.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Keynote speakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n

30.04.2026 Module I<\/strong><\/p>\n

William Bernet, M.D. <\/span><\/p>\n

Professor Emeritus, USA<\/strong><\/p>\n

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21.05.2026 Module II<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lena Hellblom Sj\u00f6gren, Ph.D., licensed psychologist, Sweden<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Target group: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

professionals in child protection, psychology, law, and family services:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Social workers, child protectors<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
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        10:00 \u2013 10:15 welcome<\/strong><\/p>\n

        10:15 \u2013 10:30 guest insight<\/strong><\/p>\n

        10:30 \u2013 12:00 keynote lecture, Q&A<\/strong><\/p>\n

        12:00 \u2013 13:00 lunch brake<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        Participation fee for one module 45 \u20ac<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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        Lena Hellblom Sj\u00f6gren, Ph.D., <\/span><\/p>\n

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        is a Swedish licensed psychologist who has investigated and researched individual cases of contact refusal for three decades. She has been an expert witness in courts all over Sweden and Norway, focused on the child\u2019s human rights to family life.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        Kaire Talviste-Baiocco, M.A. (EGTC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        Expert assessment of a child\u2019s<\/span><\/p>\n

        best interests in family matters.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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        Kati Valma – Adjunct lecturer in child welfare assessment and case management at Tallinn University<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        Extensive experience as a child protection worker, including with high-conflict families;<\/span><\/p>\n

        participation in court proceedings to assess the best interests of the child.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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        Rafaela Lehtme, PhD. (Tallinn University)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        Lecturer of Children’s Rights and Advocacy in Tallinn University <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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        William Bernet, M.D. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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        Professor Emeritus Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Nashville, Tennessee, USA <\/span><\/p>\n

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        ONLINE WORKSHOP SERIES FOR SPECIALISTS<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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        High-Conflict Separation & <\/span><\/h2>\n

        The Child Best Interests<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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        Family Violence, Child Psychological Abuse,<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        Parental Alienation<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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        \u201cThere are no battles in the courtroom more brutal or intense <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

        than those fought over children,\u201d<\/em> <\/strong><\/p>\n

        -an attorney with extensive experience in post-separation custody cases.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        Some custody disputes become so heated that they spill into the public sphere, where people are compelled to form opinions and take sides based on limited information. Issues involving children resonate deeply – with personal histories, emotional responses, and genuine compassion all shaping public perception.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        Professionals working with these highly complex cases are not immune to these same influences. They operate in an environment of conflicting narratives, competing interests and power struggles. At the same time, they are expected to remain focused on one central principle: the best interests of the child.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        This requires a high level of professional knowledge, skills and self-awareness, an ability to recognize one\u2019s own biases, value systems, and emotional triggers, alongside the professional duty to act when a child\u2019s well-being is at risk. It also demands a clear understanding of which behaviors are harmful to children, what they need protection from, and what constitutes \u201cgood enough\u201d parenting<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        The most crucial question: how can children be protected <\/em><\/p>\n

        in high conflict separation? <\/em><\/p>\n

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        How can harmful and abusive behaviors, particularly those which end up for a child by losing one parent, be recognized and evaluated? How can theoretical knowledge be supportive, understood and thoughtfully addressed in professional practice?<\/span><\/p>\n

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        This workshop series is designed to explore these important questions in depth. It offers a space for respectful dialogue, shared reflection, and meaningful professional exchange in a supportive and collaborative environment.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        We are especially honored to welcome internationally renowned experts, who will share their knowledge, experience, and diverse perspectives on navigating the complex challenges that arise in high-conflict family contexts. <\/span><\/p>\n

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        This is a rare opportunity to engage directly with leading voices in the field, gain valuable insights, and connect with other professionals committed to thoughtful and effective practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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        21.05.2026 Module II<\/span><\/h3>\n
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        10:00 \u2013 10:15 <\/strong><\/h5>\n
        Welcome & Opening Remarks | Kaire Talviste-Baiocco, M.A. (EGTC)<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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        10:15 \u2013 10:30 <\/strong><\/h5>\n

        Guest insight | Kati Valma, experienced childprotector<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        10:30 \u2013 12:00 The child\u2032s right to family life: Understanding Parental Alienation as a Human Rights and Family Violence Concern | Lena Hellblom Sj\u00f6gren, Ph.D.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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        • The best interests of the Child and Children\u2019s human rights<\/span><\/li>\n
        • The Third Optional Protocol to the UN Convention <\/span><\/li>\n
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          13:00 \u2013 14:30 <\/span>The child\u2032s right to family life: Understanding Parental Alienation as a Human Rights and Family Violence Concern | Lena Hellblom Sj\u00f6gren, Ph.D.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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          • A well-intentioned principle <\/span>\u201cListen to the child\u201d<\/em> <\/span><\/li>\n
          • <\/span>Considering the following areas: neurodevelopment, attachment theory, learning psychology, s<\/strong>uggestibility and memory, personality functioning and disorders<\/strong><\/li>\n
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          • Conclusions about the child\u00b4s best interests in a lifespan perspective. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            30.04.2026 Module I<\/span><\/h3>\n

            A recording is available for later viewing. <\/span><\/h4>\n

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            10:00 \u2013 10:15 <\/span><\/h5>\n

            Welcome & Opening Remarks | Kaire Talviste-Baiocco, M.A. (EGTC)<\/span><\/p>\n

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            Guest insight | Rafaela Lehtme, PhD. (Tallinn University)<\/span><\/p>\n

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            10:30 \u2013 12:00 Clinical and forensic insights into parent-child relationship patterns | Prof. Emeritus William Bernet, M.D.<\/span><\/h5>\n

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                    13:00 \u2013 14:30 Clinical and forensic insights into parent-child relationship patterns | William Bernet, M.D.<\/span><\/h5>\n

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