One of the most difficult parts of going through a separation or divorce can be building a new parenting relationship that respects the needs of the whole family. Transitioning out of your family household to co-parent in separate homes is often uncomfortable and challenging. The coach works with the parents to discuss and overcome these challenges while shifting toward a cooperative approach to make co-parenting easier. Your coach may focus on:
- Protecting children from parental conflict
- Appropriate parent-child boundaries
- Negotiation strategies
- How to prepare for mediation or custody evaluation
- Appropriate boundaries and/or co-parenting protocols if still living with your spouse
- Managing emotions during legal proceedings