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has a career distinguished by the breadth of his professional activities and the strength of his commitment to combining the best resources of psychology and the law for the benefit of adults and children enmeshed in family conflicts.
While working with families engaged in high-conflict litigation, he was named "Professional of the Year" by the Washington State Bar Association's Family Law Section. He was elected president of the Washington State Psychological Association, and later his colleagues created an award in his name for "outstanding and tireless contributions." He was honored by the Puyallup Nation's Health Authority for serving as a "modern-day warrior fighting the mental illnesses, drug and alcohol addictions" of the people served by the nation's program. The American Psychological Association (APA) conferred the Heiser Award on Dr. Benjamin in recognition of his record of public service and advocacy in numerous areas of professional activity.
He has published 39 articles in psychology, law, and psychiatry journals, and he is the author of Family Evaluation in Custody Litigation: Reducing Risks of Ethical Infractions and Malpractice (coauthored by Jackie K. Golan) and Law and Mental Health Professionals: Washington, both published by the APA.
He lives in Seattle with his wife of 28 years and their two children. His hobbies include extensive family travel and watching his son's and daughter's soccer teams. He was an active soccer coach until promoted to passive parent when both of the kids' teams exceeded his skills by the time team members were 12 years of age.
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