Children and the Collaborative Divorce

Dr. Erin von Zuben will discuss the global impact of divorce on children and how the Collaborative Divorce can help reduce the negative effects of a traditional divorce on children. Erin von Zuben is a licensed psychologist and certified school psychologist who received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Notre Dame, and earned a Master of Science in Education degree in Psychological Services, as well as her Ph.D. in School, Community, and Clinical Child Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. von Zuben has an extensive background in psychometrics and assessment, and has served as a research consultant with the Educational Testing Service in Princeton, NJ and The Consortium for Policy Research in Education at the University of Pennsylvania on issues related to school evaluation, improving student achievement, and teacher professional development. Dr. von Zuben has over 10 years of experience providing psycho-educational and psychological assessments for individuals in prekindergarten through high school, advocating for students with special needs, consulting with families and schools, and providing individual, family, and group counseling. Dr. von Zuben has expertise in autism spectrum disorders, learning and emotional needs, attention deficit issues, and other behavioral problems. Dr. von Zuben is available to provide educational advocacy services to children and their families. She is able to consult with and guide parents through the process of obtaining services through their local school Child Study Team to ensure appropriate placement and services for each child’s emotional and educational needs. Dr. von Zuben serves as a member of the Bucks County Collaborative Law Group, where she serves as a child specialist and coach for individuals navigating through separation and divorce.