Why Won’t My Child Visit? with Dr. Tracy Masiello

Divorcing parents are rarely “alienated” from their children, but children of divorcing parents do frequently “resist or refuse” a parent. In the latter scenario, “it’s not that the other parent is intentionally and actively trying to undermine the relationship between a parent and child, but, instead, it's that something has happened to that child,” explains Dr. Tracy Masiello , a psychologist, licensed clinical mental health counselor supervisor, parenting coordinator, divorce coach, and divorce mediator. Visiting with host Sheila Passenant , Tracy breaks down the difference between so-called “resist/refuse” dynamics and parental alienation, describing the factors that can lead children to resist spending time with a parent—from developmental stages to unintentional negative cues and past conflict. She details the specialized approach of reunification therapy and why traditional family therapy techniques often backfire in high-conflict situations. For more information on Dr. Tracy Masiello’s practice, visit . You can also connect with her on LinkedIn and learn more about her training programs at Resolution Academy . The insights and views presented in “Welcome to Splitsville” are for general information purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. Nor does tuning in to this podcast constitute an attorney-client relationship of any kind. If you’re ready for compassionate and reliable legal guidance on your journey through divorce, contact the team at

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Why Won’t My Child Visit? with Dr. Tracy Masiello is an episode from Welcome to Splitsville | Navigating Divorce in a Modern World by Leigh Sellers - Touchstone Family Law.

This episode is 25:56 long.

This episode was published on Nov 14, 2025.

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