To observe or not to observe?
I am setting my appointments for a family report for mum, dad and 4.5yo child. A CIR was completed in early March and it was observed that the child would not separate from mum, would not be calmed by dad and the observation needed to be concluded. I am learning towards not conducting another observation of dad and child as it will be in another new environment. What would you do?
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I have an update: the father has not seen the child for over 6 months other than the CIR. Waiting lists for contact centres are very long. I am wary of bringing the child in for another ad hoc meeting with dad (it has been on and off her whole life) which will not go well, just for my assessment when it may add to the child's negative experiences of dad.