Child Abuse Allegations: Finding Truth and Safety in Family Court with Dr. Wendy Bourg

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It’s All Your Fault: High Conflict People

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Hosted by Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq. and Megan Hunter, MBA, It’s All Your Fault! High Conflict People explores the five types of people who can ruin your life—people with high conflict personalities and how they weave themselves into our lives in romance, at work, next door, at school, places of worship, and just about everywhere, causing chaos, exhaustion, and dread for everyone else. They are the most difficult of difficult people — some would say they’re toxic. Without them, tv shows, movies, and the news would be boring, but who wants to live that way in your own life! Have you ever wanted to know what drives them to act this way? In the It’s All Your Fault podcast, we’ll take you behind the scenes to understand what’s happening in the brain and illuminates why we pick HCPs as life partners, why we hire them, and how we can handle interactions and relationships with them. We break down everything you ever wanted to know about people with the 5 high conflict personality types: narcissistic, borderline, histrionic, antisocial/sociopath, and paranoid. And we’ll give you tips on how to spot them and how to deal with them.

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Child Abuse Allegations: Finding Truth and Safety in Family Court with Dr. Wendy Bourg

It’s All Your Fault: High Conflict People

53 minutes

4 months ago

Child Abuse Allegations: Finding Truth and Safety in Family Court with Dr. Wendy Bourg

Child Sexual Abuse Allegations in Family Court: Expert Insights with Dr. Wendy Bourg

In this compelling episode, Bill Eddy and Megan Hunter welcome clinical psychologist Dr. Wendy Bourg for a rare and candid discussion about one of family court's most challenging issues. With decades of experience developing forensic interview guidelines and working directly with families, Dr. Bourg shares invaluable insights about navigating these complex situations.

The conversation explores how courts, professionals, and families can move beyond emotional reactions to find practical solutions that prioritize child wellbeing. Dr. Bourg challenges common assumptions and offers fresh perspectives on handling these sensitive cases, drawing from her extensive work in Oregon's family court system.

Questions Explored in This Episode

What makes these cases particularly challenging for family courts?
How can professionals avoid common pitfalls when investigating allegations?
What approaches best serve children caught in these situations?
Where do well-meaning professionals sometimes go wrong?
How can courts balance competing priorities in unclear cases?

Key Reasons to Listen

Gain practical insights from a leading expert in the field
Learn about surprising research findings that challenge conventional wisdom
Understand how to avoid common mistakes that can harm families
Discover innovative approaches to handling complex cases
Hear real-world examples that illuminate better ways forward

Whether you're a family court professional, mental health practitioner, or concerned parent, this episode offers crucial insights for anyone seeking to better understand and address these challenging situations. Join us for this important conversation that goes beyond typical discussions to explore practical, balanced approaches that put children first.

Additional Resources

Guest, Dr. Wendy Bourg

https://drwendybourg.com/

Expert Publications

Evaluating Sexual Abuse Reports In Family Court by Dr. Wendy Bourg
Tell Me What Happened: Questioning Children About Abuse by Michael Lamb
Jeopardy in the Courtroom: A Scientific Analysis of Children's Testimony by Stephen Ceci

Professional & Personal Development

ConflictInfluencer.com (website for individuals dealing with high-conflict in personal life)
New Ways for Families® Training: For family and divorce professionals

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Visit High Conflict Institute: highconflictinstitute.com
Submit questions for Bill and Megan
Browse our complete collection of books and resources in our online store—available in print and e-book formats
Find these show notes and all past episode notes on our website

Important Notice

Our discussions focus on behavioral patterns rather than diagnoses. For specific legal or therapeutic guidance, please consult qualified professionals in your area.

(00:00) - Welcome to It's All Your Fault
(01:31) - Child Sexual Abuse Allegations in Family Court
(02:02) - Meet Dr. Wendy Bourg
(03:19) - Her Interest in This Work
(07:45) - Karpman Drama Triangle
(09:35) - Prevalence
(13:42) - True or Not True?
(18:20) - Safety First and Hippocratic Oath
(23:55) - Grey Area Solutions
(24:42) - Increase in Frequency?
(30:24) - Cycles of Hysteria
(33:10) - Therapists and Forensic Truths
(36:26) - Flaws Still in the System
(37:36) - Working to Help Parents Come Around
(39:07) - Percent of Cases That Are True
(42:32) - Best Practice Tips
(45:38) - No Common Trigger Points
(47:10) - Thoughts for Judges
(49:19) - Non-Family Members
(50:39) - Wrap Up
(51:55) - Reminders

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