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Divorce Psychologist Dr. Lori Love discusses how co-parenting helps you put your kids first when your marriage is ending. Co-parenting can be difficult during divorce proceedings or mediation. Dr. Love spells out actions parents may be taking that unintentionally impact their children negatively and gives quick fixes to the negative behavior. She gives tips to help parents continue to communicate during emotional and stressful times. To make sure the kids are being put first, Dr. Love gives specific steps parents can take to to help children deal with the challenges that can accompany the separation of their family.

Psychological services are offered through Love & Alvarez Psychology. Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice and are not intended as legal advice. All information is believed to be from reliable sources; however, we make no representation as to its completeness or accuracy. Intended for educational purposes only and not intended as individualized advice or a guarantee that you will achieve a desired result.

CA LICENSE NO: PSY 15664 / HI LICENSE NO: PSY 1511

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Horses, Hooves & Hope-14

Domestic violence in the number one cause of injury to women. Intimate partner violence is not limited to women. One in four men have been victims of some sort of intimate partner violence in their lifetime. Love and Alvarez Psychology is working with nonprofits to help raise awareness about this potentially deadly epidemic. Their team provides victims with therapy free of charge through Kathy's Legacy Foundation and helps to raise funds so victims can get on with their lives and provide for their families. The latest event is aimed at raising hope for the Rodriquez family. Intimate partner violence left three young girls without their parents after their mother was murdered by her estranged husband. If you are interested in helping to raise hope for the Rodriquez girls you can contribute to the Hooves, Hats & Hope event at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club.

http://www.kathyslegacy.org/get-involved/

CA LICENSE NO: PSY 15664 / HI LICENSE NO: PSY 1511

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Divorce Psychologist Dr. Lori Love explains how wide reaching intimate partner violence is and the impact it has on children. From IQ to behavioral problems, she explains why domestic violence is such a dynamic problem for children who experience it.

Psychological services are offered through Love & Alvarez Psychology. Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice and are not intended as legal advice. All information is believed to be from reliable sources; however, we make no representation as to its completeness or accuracy. Intended for educational purposes only and not intended as individualized advice or a guarantee that you will achieve a desired result.

CA LICENSE NO: PSY 15664 / HI LICENSE NO: PSY 1511

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Love & Alvarez Free Seminar

Every 60 seconds about 20 people are abused by an intimate partner in the United States according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.  The first step in getting out of a relationship plagued by domestic violence is often obtaining a restraining order. Dr. Lori Love is honored to be selected as a featured speaker for a free seminar that gives the "in's and out's" of how to obtain a domestic violence restraining order. Dr. Love will focus on the psychological components of domestic violence. Superior Court judges will also review the law and the evidence needed to be granted a restraining order. The free seminar will take place during domestic violence awareness month at the North County Courthouse. Advance registration is not required but attorneys who attend will earn 2 hours of MCLE credits. The free seminar is presented by the San Diego Superior Court and Kathy's Legacy Foundation.

Psychological services are offered through Love & Alvarez Psychology. Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice and are not intended as legal advice. All information is believed to be from reliable sources; however, we make no representation as to its completeness or accuracy. Intended for educational purposes only and not intended as individualized advice or a guarantee that you will achieve a desired result.

 

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Navigating through an emotionally charged divorce can be difficult especially when children are involved. While hiring an experienced attorney is an important move to make to get the results you want. Hiring an experienced psychologist that specializes in divorce is also an important decision.

Divorce is one of the most stressful events you will likely ever experience. The emotional toll can drive you to make decisions that may not be in your family's best long-term interest. Having a therapist can help divorcees separate the emotional aspects of the divorce from the financial and logistical decisions that need to be made from deciding whether or not to keep the family home to a child visitation schedule.

Psychological services are offered through Love & Alvarez Psychology. Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice and are not intended as legal advice. All information is believed to be from reliable sources; however, we make no representation as to its completeness or accuracy. Intended for educational purposes only and not intended as individualized advice or a guarantee that you will achieve a desired result.

CA LICENSE NO: PSY 15664 / HI LICENSE NO: PSY 1511

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L&A Gala

Please join us in helping to inspire dreams for children impacted by domestic violence. We are supporting Kathy's Legacy Foundations upcoming gala on October 8th at the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort and Spa. To help break the cycle of violence, the children who have felt the physical and psychological scars need healing through therapy and having the chance to do activities that allow them to just be kids. Kathy's Legacy Foundation helps to provide all of those opportunities to children without the red tape that can often accompany getting needed services. This year Kathy's Legacy Foundation will also facilitate making specific dreams come true for some deserving kids who have been impacted by domestic violence. You can help these dreams become a reality by joining as a gala sponsor. Just click the link below.

http://www.kathyslegacy.org/2016-sponsorship-opportunities/

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Restraining Order Seminar

Several dozen people turned out for the domestic violence restraining order seminar. Divorce Psychologist Dr. Lori Love explained that domestic violence could consist of more than physical violence. Dr. Love spelled out that domestic violence is a pattern of behavior that establishes power and control over another person through fear and intimidation. She gave examples of how that can range from emotional abuse to isolating people from their family and friends. Participants were given details about the cycle of domestic violence to gain a better understanding of the challenges people face looking to leave a violent and/or controlling situation. Superior Court Judge Margo Lewis discussed the type of evidence required to receive a domestic violence restraining order and explained that domestic violence restraining orders are given to people who are in a relationship with one another either now or in the past, have shared children or lived together previously. Participants were also given specific guidance on how to prepare for the court hearing needed to obtain a restraining order. Superior Court Judge Dwayne Moring touched on firearms emergency protective orders and how they are put in place to protect family members who fear for their safety. To fill out the needed forms to file for a domestic violence restraining order you can go to the links below. www.courts.ca.gov/forms.htm?filter=DV or www.sdcour.ca.gov/

Psychological services are offered through Love & Alvarez Psychology. Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice and are not intended as legal advice. All information is believed to be from reliable sources; however, we make no representation as to its completeness or accuracy. Intended for educational purposes only and not intended as individualized advice or a guarantee that you will achieve a desired result.

 

CA LICENSE NO: PSY 15664 / HI LICENSE NO: PSY 1511

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Welcome Love BLove & Alvarez Welcome

Our new therapists received a warm welcome from the San Diego community. Dr. Diane Ghiron and Jeanne Vestevich, LCSW are great additions to our experienced team. We are looking forwarding to being able to provide even more therapeutic support to families experiencing emotional and psychological stress as they go though challenging life events such as divorce. From dynamic therapy to cognitive behavior therapy our therapists design a personalized treatment plan for our clients.

Psychological services are offered through Love & Alvarez Psychology. Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice and are not intended as legal advice. All information is believed to be from reliable sources; however, we make no representation as to its completeness or accuracy. Intended for educational purposes only and not intended as individualized advice or a guarantee that you will achieve a desired result.

CA LICENSE NO: PSY 17333

CA LICENSE NO: LCS 21553

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Domestic Violence Seminar

Join us tonight for a rare opportunity to learn how to obtain a domestic violence restraining order from the very judges who grant them. From the required paperwork to the protection the order provides, learn the practical aspects of getting a temporary and a permanent order.  Divorce Psychologist Dr. Lori Love is a featured guest. She will discuss the emotional side of domestic violence and steps that can be taken so survivors can protect themselves and their families from their abusers. Overwhelmed by the process of pursuing a restraining order? Christine Pangan will discuss the resources available to help victims file the proper paperwork to request the order. The seminar is free! Two MCLE credits will be given to attorneys who attend the seminar. The seminar is sponsored by Kathy's Legacy Foundation and the San Diego Superior Court.

CA LICENSE NO: PSY 15664 / HI LICENSE NO: PSY 1511