conflict resolution

Mediating Separation While Living Together: How to Keep the Peace and Move Forward

Negotiating a separation while still living together isn’t easy, but it’s possible to keep the peace. Get practical tips on mediating divorce issues under one roof—respect boundaries, protect your kids from the fallout, and turn tension into cooperation.

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The Dangers of Putting Your Ex Down in Front of Children

Separation and divorce can be emotionally charged, leading some individuals to express their frustrations by putting their ex-spouse down, especially in front of their children. However, this harmful behavior can have lasting negative consequences for both the children and the co-parenting relationship. In this blog, we will explore the dangers of speaking negatively about one's ex-partner in front of children and highlight the importance of fostering a healthy co-parenting dynamic during and after separation.

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15 Years Later, My Son Thanked Me and My Ex for Using Mediation

Divorce can be an incredibly difficult and emotional process, especially when children are involved. As a mother who has been through mediation during my divorce, I can attest to the fact that it is not an easy journey. However, looking back on the experience now, I am incredibly grateful that I chose to take the collaborative approach with my ex-husband.

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Money Talk With Your Partner

Talking about money with your partner can be a difficult and uncomfortable conversation, especially if you have different spending styles. Money can be a sensitive topic for many people, but it's important to have open and honest communication about it in any relationship. In this blog, we'll discuss some strategies for talking about money with your partner, even if you have different spending styles and find the conversation uncomfortable.

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Pets in Divorce

Divorce can be a challenging and emotionally draining process, especially when children and pets are involved. Sharing a pet in divorce with children can be particularly difficult, as pets can be an important source of comfort and stability for children during this time. Here are some tips to help navigate sharing a pet in divorce with children.

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Am I in a Healthy or Unhealthy Replationship?

Relationships can be the most fulfilling and rewarding aspect of our lives, but they can also be challenging and difficult. The quality of a relationship depends on many factors, including communication, trust, and respect. In this blog, we will discuss the difference between a healthy and unhealthy relationship.

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4 Key Skills To Help in Mediation

Don’t be surprised if you feel frustrated or angry upon hearing different points of view, hearing proposals you don’t like, and having to think of alternatives. Remember that most conflicts are resolved through this process of talking and listening and creating solutions. Prepare yourself to deal with any possible difficult moments.

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