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Divorce: Helping Economically Stressed Families
Collaborative Divorce Institute is offering the first-ever training in the Streamlined Protocols for Collaborative Divorce, January 10-12. These new protocols train the team of professionals to directly and efficiently guide, coach and educate the clients. The clients are thoroughly prepared within their team to skillfully communicate with each other and resolve their divorce as they set their sights for a brighter future. Continue reading
Posted in Collaboration, Divorce, Uncategorized
Tagged alternative dispute resolution, anger management, anxiety, children, coach, collaboration, communication, conflict, depression, dispute, divorce, family, family law, health, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, mediation, mental health, parenting, recession, relationships, resilience, worry
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The Gender Revolution
We are in the midst of a powerful sociocultural shift: a Gender Revolution. No longer can we ascribe the same old traits for purposes of defining gender. Continue reading
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Tagged baby-boomers, children, collaboration, communication, family, gender, health, mental health, parenting, peace, resilience, women
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Compliant Children of Divorce: Unwanted Lessons Learned
Children of divorce probably watch their parents lead by example more closely than the general population of children. Why? Because they simply do not know what to do, what to say, or how to feel. They may have heard the word “divorce”, but may have very limited internal resources with which they can make sense of the concept. Continue reading
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Tagged death, stress, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, collaboration, conflict, mental health, recovery, victims, family, family law, coach, divorce, inspiration, alternative dispute resolution, children, parenting, feelings, health, resilience, relationships
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So, What’s New in Resolutions?
Start with the inside job. Work on becoming a resolute person, rather than make resolutions. Consider the value in acquiring the characteristics of determination, faith in oneself, integrity and open-mindedness. Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, collaboration, communication, family law, health, mental health, New Year, peace, personal growth, resilience, Resolutions, stress
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Divorce and the Target of Blame
Collaborative Divorce is an efficient approach for working with a High Conflict Personality because there is the powerfully safe environment of the professional team to deal with the challenge from a multidimensional perspective. Continue reading
Divorce: the Only Moral Choice is the Collaborative Model
I believe it is the responsibility of every citizen who is considering divorce to opt for a Collaborative Divorce. This choice represents a moral and ethical decision for the integrity of our society. Continue reading
Divorce and Children: Protecting the Innocent
Divorce can become a very self-centered time for parents. I do not mean this judgmentally. There, but for the grace of God, go I. During my divorce, which took place over 25 years ago, I became so anxious for my own future, I didn’t take the time to empathize with my children’s experience and I believed they suffered as a result. Continue reading
Have You Considered a Simple Apology?
Elton John had it right when he sang ” ‘Sorry’ seems to be the hardest word”. There are so many divorces that get held up and go sideways because one or both spouses refuse to offer up a simple, yet heartfelt apology. Continue reading
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Tagged affair, alternative dispute resolution, anger, anxiety, collaboration, conflict, dispute, divorce, extra-marital affair, family, family law, health, mental health, parenting, peace, stress
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Anger is Always About the One Who Feels It
Irresponsible expression of anger robs us of an emotional experience that can passionately drive forward healthy transformation and growth. Continue reading
Posted in Necessary Conversations
Tagged alternative dispute resolution, anger, anger management, anxiety, coach, collaboration, communication, conflict, conflict resolution, dispute, divorce, family, family law, feelings, health, inspiration, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, mediation, mental health, parenting, peace, stress, victims, work
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