Leadership Biography – Joseph Goldberg,
Joseph Goldberg, the esteemed Legal Consultant and CEO of Goldberg & Associates, has played a pivotal role in transforming the understanding of complex family dynamics in high-conflict custody disputes. With office locations in Winter Park, Florida, and Toronto, Canada, his consultancy began its journey in 2009, shortly after the successful organization of the first 3-day international conference on Parental Alienation on March 28, 2009, at the Metro Toronto Convention Center.
Goldberg’s career, particularly his focus on children’s rejection of a parent during times of high-conflict custody disputes, has brought clarity to numerous complex cases, encompassing child abuse, domestic violence, and parental alienation dynamics. He is the author of several influential articles, including “Parental Alienation and Children Exhibiting Visitation Refusal Behavior,” featured on Mediate.com and Ourfamilywizard.com.
His commitment to educating professionals about parental alienation continued with subsequent conferences, including events at the University of Toronto, the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, and Dawson University in Montreal, Quebec. These conferences, providing over 60 hours of presentations, were instrumental in enlightening psycho-legal professionals worldwide.
A significant aspect of Goldberg & Associates’ evolution has been the extensive study of non-suicidal self-injuring behavior (NSSID) as outlined in the DSM-5, and research in Dissociative Disorders. This intensive research, involving thousands of hours and a meta-analysis of numerous studies, has been fundamental in addressing controversial beliefs about parental alienation. It has provided Goldberg & Associates with a robust platform to answer critical questions like, “Why is the child rejecting this parent?”
Thanks to this extensive research endeavor, Goldberg & Associates now stands on firmer ground to offer well-founded explanations and solutions. Their new focus brings clarity to the questions posed by both parents and professionals, contributing significantly to the field and reshaping their approach to case consultancy.
At 71, Joseph Goldberg’s involvement in direct case consulting might be slowing down, but his commitment to advancing understanding in the field remains intense. With plans to restart workshops and continue education in 2024, Goldberg’s leadership and innovative approach continue to set a high standard in legal and family consulting, guiding Goldberg & Associates into a new era of informed and effective practice.