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Divorce is A Shit Sandwich
(Because it is, right?!)
From Pain to Possibility: Six Divorce Lessons That Changed My Life (I Even Scaled a Via Ferrata!)
💔 ➡️ 💪 My divorce was one of the hardest thing I’ve ever faced, but it also led me to a life I never imagined. 🌟
If you’re struggling through a divorce, know this: you are stronger than you think, and there’s hope on the other side.
In this post, I share 6 powerful lessons that helped me heal, grow, and even find the courage to conquer a via ferrata.
I hope these lessons will help you, too. 💝 💪
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Do you have a tough question? Ask away. I’ll find the right experts to weigh in and make sure you’re getting the input you need. |
Question:
My 7 and 10 year-old children are acting out since the divorce, and I’m worried about their emotional health. How can I support them through this transition?
Answer:
The best way to support your kids during divorce (or any other significant transition for that matter) is to listen to their concerns. Let them know they are heard and can ask you questions.
This will reinforce several valuable lessons:
– They can always come to you to talk about whatever is on their mind (even if they don’t love the answers!).
– Their feelings matter! You’ll make time to hear them and answer them.
– The adults are providing a safe place to share.
– The divorce is not their fault. Even if they don’t come out and ask it, especially at that age, they are probably wondering about it.
Do your best to maintain consistent routines, and keep communication open with teachers, parents of their friends, and other caregivers to monitor their well-being across environments. And finally, consider family or individual therapy as additional support.
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Here I’ll share some of the books, websites, podcasts and experts to help make your journey a little less shitty!
Parenting plans during divorce are some of the most important and challenging aspects of the process.
A fellow Certified Divorce Coach and Parenting Plan expert, Temple Trigg, MA, CDC, and I have created a one-time, two-hour workshop for any parent looking to create a plan that will hold up over time and address the particular needs of your family. There’s also an optional second session on April 17 for questions and to finalize your plan .
✅ $295 for session one; $495 for both
➡️ Family law attorneys – you are welcome to share with your clients
*They can bring your template and will take all their own notes to create a draft for your review and input.
⬇️ Only 10 spots available so don’t wait to register! ⬇️
I am a corporate communications VP turned Certified Divorce Coach, and I created the Better Than Before Divorce™️ program for those early in the divorce process who want to reduce the impact of divorce on themselves and their children, minimize conflict and come out BETTER on the other side. Throughout my career I have worked to help executives, teams and individuals communicate succinctly, with clarity, intention, and impact, and I love using these skills to provide support and confidence to women and men tangled in the web of divorce.
My Better Than Before Divorce™️ clients benefit from my 25+ years of experience in crisis communications, branding and marketing, as well as my calm strength and commitment to tangible results. I am also a trained mediator, I’ve completed Colorado’s Collaborative Divorce Level I and II trainings, and I have a bachelor’s degree in psychology and an M.S. in Organizational Dynamics from the University of Pennsylvania.
I hope you found this information useful. Please share your feedback HERE anytime, and visit the rest my website, betterthanbeforedivorce.com, for more information on private coaching, or the Better Than Before Divorce™ online course.