Our Roots Remain: The Collective Trauma of the Los Angeles Wildfires
The Eaton Canyon and Palisades fires left visible scars on the landscape and invisible scars on the people who called it home. But what fire cannot reach are the roots — of memory, of community, of shared belonging built over decades, not seasons. As scarred as this landscape may be, those roots remain.
Virtual Parenting Time in Family Law: Benefits, Risks, & Legal Considerations in Divorce & Separation Cases
Virtual visitation has outpaced the legal and clinical frameworks meant to govern it. As a result, courts and families are left with unresolved questions: can video calls meet a child's developmental needs, should they count toward custody time, and what safeguards apply when there's a history of safety concerns? While virtual visitation is designed to supplement in-person parenting time—not replace it. Bren M. Chasse, LMFT provides a review of the legal framework, developmental considerations by age, and protocols for high-conflict and safety-involved cases.
What Is Parental Alienation? Signs, Impact, and How Therapy Can Help
Drawing on current research and clinical practice, Bren M. Chasse, LMFT discussed what constitutes parental alienation, how it differs from parental estrangement, the signs to watch for in both parents and children, and how specialized therapy helps families rebuild trust and reconnect.
Navigating Family Court & Therapy: Support for High-Conflict Families
Bren M. Chasse, LMFT explores the intersection of family law and therapy—and the unique challenges parents, children, and mental health professionals experience when working with such families. Additionally, Bren discussed the importance of therapeutic neutrality, communication, and the emotional well-being of children.
The Art of Effective Co-Parenting
Co-parenting asks you to build a working partnership with someone you may no longer trust, like, or respect — while managing your own grief and supporting your children through theirs. It's hard, and pretending otherwise helps no one. Bren M. Chasse, provides five practical tips for coparenting and functioning as a reliable team, from a therapist who works with high-conflict family dynamics.