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Please provide an individual psychological profile of X.
Please comment on the quality of relationship and level of attachment between the child/ren and the parent(s).
Please say whether there is any aspect of the parent(s) psychological profile which in your view has any bearing on their ability to parent a child.
Please comment on the ability of the parent(s) to cope with stress.
In the event that you consider either or both of the parents have a psychological provide which affects their ability to care for a child, please comment on that parent's ability to change, the timescale within such change could be achieved and whether in your opinion that timescale is compatible with the child/ren's long-term needs?
Please comment on the state/ status of the parents' relationship with each other.
Please comment on the commitment of X to remain separated from Y.
Please comment on whether it would be advisable for there to be a separate psychiatric assessment of either parent or the children.
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