parent wellness

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INTERVIEW SERIES
Watch interviews with industry professionals who help separating and divorcing families navigate the difficult waters of creating a two-home family.
TERRA DAWN
Certified Personal Trainer
Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada
HABIT TRANSFORMATION AND WELLNESS
Coach Terra Dawn explains the importance of habit change during your separation and divorce transition. Habit change isn't easy, but the benefits can be extra-ordinary. We will learn more about how to get started on improving your health and wellness, with a specific focus on fitness and nutrition.
GARY DIRENFELD
Registered Social Worker
Ontario, Canada
GETTINGHELP WITH THE EMOTIONS
Gary Direnfeld is with us to talk about the importance of seeking professional assistance to help you through the emotions that so often comes to the forefront during a separation or divorce. What value can a therapist / counsellor provide? How can it actually reduce your legal fees? Gary is a supporter of negotiation processes that keep families out of the courtroom - find out his perspective. View the interview to find out more!
BRIAN GALBRAITH
Collaborative Divorce Lawyer
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
DEALING WITH YOUR BUTTONS BEING PUSHED
Brian Galbraith joins us to help us to better understand the “amygdala hijack” that causes our communication to go from effective to completely escalated in .5 seconds flat! Tune in to get ideas about how to stop that hijack, and how a business-like relationship can be key to effective co-parenting.
DIANA MARTINEZ
Collaborative Lawyer & Mediator
Southern California, USA
POWER IMBALANCE IN DIVORCE
Stephanie sits down with Diana Martinez to bring attention to “power imbalances” - what does this mean, and why is it important to identify whether these exist in a separation or divorce? These can be overcome in many situations - what should you watch out for?
MICHELE CHARLES GUSTAFSON
Certified Image Consultant, Life Coach & Author
Lloydminster, Canada
YOUR CONFIDENCE JOURNEY
Michele talks about the core principles from her newest book Show Up Confident released in 2020, which are the foundations that she teaches to all her clients as each one of them go through their own confidence journey. What does "finding yourself" mean and how does that relate to one's own confidence journey? How do you create permanent resilience when going through a change and transition in your life such as separation and divorce? Are your beliefs holding you back or propelling you forward? Check out the interview for details!
KAREN MILLON
Life Coach, Host of “The Healin Podcast” & Author
New York, New York, USA
HEALING EXPLAINED
Karen Millon joins Stephanie Dobson to discuss the importance of healing and grieving after separation and divorce. Going to the pain points is what will bring permanent change for one's future. Without this, the wounds will continue, and will stand in your way to true happiness after separation or divorce. Karen is the author of An Amazing Divorce and host of the Healin' with Karen podcast where she brings attention to various modalities of healing. One modality we discuss in our episode is "EMDR". Check out the interview for more!
BARBARA RUBEL
Keynote Speaker, Trainer, Author & Consultant
Boca Raton, Florida, USA
GRIEF EXPLAINED
Barbara Rubel joins Stephanie Dobson to talk about a topic that is so difficult to discuss, yet so critically important in order to become healthy and thriving post-separation or divorce: grief and the grieving process. An expert on the topic, Barbara normalizes this subject and helps us to understand how grief works. Tune in to hear Barbara's insights.

In this video series, professionals come together to discuss books that can help families on their journey through separation or divorce. We highlight the book’s themes, benefits, and provide valuable commentary. Meet the authors in many of our videos.
HOME WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN
Bruce Fredenburg & Carol Hughes, PhD
WHEN HARRY LEFT SALLY
Marion Korn & Eva Sachs
TOO GOOD TO LEAVE, TOO BAD TO STAY
Mira Kirshenbaum

There are many books that discuss strategies to navigate separation or divorce. We have put together a comprehensive list of our book recommendations.
For more book recommedations please choose from the categories below.

Access e-books that provide tips on how to build effective communication and resilience in your children. Click on any of the e-books below to download instantly.
TOP 10 TIPS BUILDING KIDS’ RESILIENCE
IN TWO HOMES
Resilience is a state of being that’s created, nurtured, and built over time by actively doing things to promote it.
One of the most important things you can do when you separate is to learn skills on resilience-building for you, your children, and your family.
In this e-book, we have our top 10 tips on doing just that – building resilience.

Our blogs cover a variety of topics designed to create a positive foundation on which to base your separation or divorce. These are quick reads with actionable tips.
BLOG CATEGORIES
Part 4 – Holiday Parenting – For Blended Families
We’re getting close to the holidays now! This week we will be helping blended families plan for the upcoming Christmas
Part 3 – Holiday Parenting – For Long-Time Separated
This blog post is a continuation of our holiday series, and is intended for those families who have been separated
Part 2 – Holiday Parenting – For Newly Separated
There’s a lot to think about in planning your first holiday season such as Christmas with the children sharing their
Part 1 – Holiday Parenting – For Families Considering
I’ve put together my Top 3 tips for families who are still living under one roof but who are considering
Making Decisions About Education for Separated or Divorced Families
When parents separate, we are tasked with creating a parenting plan which describes in essence how parents will co-parent into
All About Grey Divorce
There’s lots of information out there for couples separating in their younger years, but what about those who are divorcing
Halloween with Divorced Parents
Another rendition of my Top Tips! Here’s my Top 3 Tips for managing Halloween for separated or divorced parents. Tip
The Importance of Divorce Wellness
We are always told that it’s important to focus on health and wellness, but in my view the more stress
Tips for a Successful “Back to School” After Separation
It’s all in the preparation. It will either be a successful back-to-school experience for the kiddos or it’ll be a
Managing and Thriving in Step-Family Relationships
It’s not easy to be separated in the first place. Add onto that creating and maintaining a step-family or blended-family
My Child is Getting a Divorce – How Do
As parents, we all want to be there to support our children in the best way we can, whether they’re
How Do We Resolve Our Pet Disputes during Separation
Have you thought about what would happen with your pets if you separate or divorce from your spouse? Who would
How to Create a Holiday Parenting Schedule After Separation
How do you plan for the holidays when you’re separated or divorced? You’ll likely already have a “regular” parenting schedule
How to Create a Parenting Schedule After Separation or
Creating a parenting schedule is one of the first things that happens on separation or divorce, because it’s what follows
What is the Cost of A Divorce?
When we describe the “cost of divorce”, there can be so many ways that cost comes into play. It’s not
Top 10 Tips for Helping Kids Thrive After Divorce
There are so many ways to help your children to thrive post-separation or divorce. The most important thing you can
Top 10 Tips for Helping Kids Thrive After Divorce
There are so many ways to help your children to thrive post-separation or divorce. The most important thing you can
Using Technology to Improve your Co-Parenting Relationship
My favourite topic! Technology! I thought I’d take an opportunity to write about how technology can be used to help
The Importance of an Initial Consultation
People often ask why they need to come in for an initial consultation. They just have a question that will
My Favourite Divorce Books
I love to feature great books I’ve found to help parents to learn how to effectively transition into co-parenting from
Effective Communication – A Must for Separated Parents
Communication generally is important, but in the context of separating & divorcing families it’s even more important. It serves as
My Fav Co-Parenting Apps!
Shout out to my very favourite co-parenting apps! Effective communication is key to successful co-parenting.There's an app for that!I consistently
I have heard about “mediation” for resolving family disputes
Similar to the collaborative process, mediation is a process which can also have tremendous positive effects on families going
Divorced Co-Parenting During COVID-19
Amid this COVID-19 world pandemic, separated and divorced parents are still coping with trying their best to co-parent. I would

Moving forward through your separation or divorce starts with the right information. Our e-courses will provide you with the information you need to make informed decisions.