For some reason, I have had many parents express lately that they are frustrated with how much their co-parent refuses to be civil, or flexible,...
Archive for tag: divorce
FIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF A “GOOD CO-PARENT”
The meaning of word “co-parent” is elusive enough, but when you qualify it with “good,” it’s nearly undefinable. I liken it to the polarization we...
THE POWER OF PREDICTABILITY
I am busier now than ever before with new clients seeking help with anxiety issues due to unpredictability. But there is a natural level of...
Three Invaluable Co-Parent Phrases
One of the most common mistakes co-parents in conflict make is using their communication with one another to document and build a case for the...
DISTORTED THINKING DURING COVID
Now, more than ever in our history, there is a great need for everyone to view circumstances through a complex lens and provide grace to...
Why can’t he just be normal?
I recently had a mom walk into my office and she plopped down on my couch and began sobbing. When she was able to talk,...
Co-Parent Tip of the Month: Kids Want to Matter
I witnessed an amazing transformation recently in my practice that made me think how simply kids see their parents. I also viewed a short film...
Co-Parent Tip of the Month: Ten Rules
This month, I want to share the rules of co-parent communication that we teach twice a month in our Advanced Issues in Co-Parenting Workshop for...
Jasmine: Daddy’s Little Girl
(To protect confidentiality, names and details have been modified) Jasmine’s mom and step-dad came to see me after attending our Advanced Issues in Co-Parenting Workshop...
Let’s Just Call a Therapist
"...of course the therapist would have to say something to the court...wouldn't she?"
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