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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.

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DAWN, TERRA
Hardcore Training
Habit Transformation Coach &
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.

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GARY DIRENFELD
Registered Social Worker
Ontario, Canada

Getting Help 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!

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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.

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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?

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MICHELE CHARLES GUSTAFSON
Certified Image Consultant, Life Coach, Personal Brand Expert, Best-Selling 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!

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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!

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.

There are many books that discuss strategies to navigate separation or divorce. We have put together a comprehensive list of our book recommendations.

STANDING ON MY OWN TWO FEET: A CHILD’S AFFIRMATION OF LOVE IN THE MIDST OF DIVORCE

SHOW UP CONFIDENT: THE NEW WAY TO GET READY FOR YOUR DAY AND YOUR LIFE

THE CO-PARENTING HANDBOOK: RAISING WELL-ADJUSTED AND RESILIENT KIDS FROM LITTLE ONES TO YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH DIVORCE OR SEPARATION

IT’S ALL YOUR FAULT!: 12 TIPS FOR MANAGING PEOPLE WHO BLAME OTHERS FOR EVERYTHING

MOM’S HOUSE, DAD’S HOUSE FOR KIDS: FEELING AT HOME IN ONE HOME OR TWO

STANDING ON MY OWN TWO FEET: A CHILD’S AFFIRMATION OF LOVE IN THE MIDST OF DIVORCE

BY TAMARA SCHMITZ

SHOW UP CONFIDENT: THE NEW WAY TO GET READY FOR YOUR DAY AND YOUR LIFE

BY MICHELE CHARLES GUSTAFSON

THE CO-PARENTING HANDBOOK: RAISING WELL-ADJUSTED AND RESILIENT KIDS FROM LITTLE ONES TO YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH DIVORCE OR SEPARATION

BY KAREN BONNELL

IT’S ALL YOUR FAULT!: 12 TIPS FOR MANAGING PEOPLE WHO BLAME OTHERS FOR EVERYTHING

BY BILL EDDY

MOM’S HOUSE, DAD’S HOUSE FOR KIDS: FEELING AT HOME IN ONE HOME OR TWO

BY ISOLINA RICCI PH.D.

For more book recommedations please choose from the categories below.

Kids

PERSONAL JOURNEY

Relationship Breakdown

Perspective

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.

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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

Collaborative Divorce

Communication Plan

Mediation

Parenting Plans

Separation & Divorce

Moving forward through your separation or divorce starts with the right information. Our affordable courses will provide you with the information you need to make informed decisions. When you enroll in any of our online courses, you gain access to expert advice on how to navigate complex issues, while keeping costs down before consulting a legal professional.