SAMANTHA’s Thoughts:
Therapists can serve in several useful roles through the divorce process:
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Fostering constructive communication and dialogue
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Fostering co-parenting skills post-divorce
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Resolving disruptive emotional thoughts that prevent rational analysis of financial issues during the mediation process.
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Resolving child-related issues and developmental issues that children experience where divorce is conflicted.
During a mediation I work to assure a safe and controlled environment where the emotionally charged issues can be addressed. I can help you hear and be heard when the hurt and frustration built up during the marriage threaten to drown out each of your clear commitment to a happy future for yourselves and your children.
I will help you develop a family parenting plan that gives explicit guidance for decision-making in most foreseeable circumstances—I offer communications "check-ups" and coaching to help you handle the changing circumstances of your lives and relationships.