Family mediation and post-separation co-parenting coaching
When family mediation is not enough...
Some parents tried family mediation but without success; this led to legal action and the courts had to decide. Once the order was issued, the situation does not necessarily improve. In fact, it often happens that going through court proceedings worsens the coparental relationship. For example, in the context of a separation conflict, psycho-legal support becomes necessary to help parents rebuild, or in some cases create, a bridge of communication between them.
Moreover, if you believe your children are caught between both parents, they may be suffering from a loyalty conflict. They display oppositional behaviors with one parent or both, their school grades drop, or you have a child who seems to move between the two homes without any problem despite the tensions between you and the other parent? It may be time to seek post-separation co-parenting coaching in order to receive guidance and support in this situation.
Post-separation co-parenting coaching
Post-separation co-parenting coaching helps parents restore a minimum level of functionality in their parenting roles once separated. It is a systemic intervention that will reduce the impact of the separation conflict on the child. During intervention sessions, parents will be seen individually but also together as a dyad. Children can also be involved in the process, depending on their age, because they want to be heard but do not necessarily want to decide.
In summary, if you are separated and wish to minimize the impact on your children, improve your relationship with the other parent, clarify your roles and responsibilities and manage to communicate functionally with your ex-spouse, the choice offamily mediation or post-separation co-parenting coachingremains an interesting option for you. These two services are offered by our qualified professionals in person or via telepractice at Familio.
Cynthia Girard,
Psychoeducator, family mediator and post-separation co-parenting coach
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