Mental Health Matters

Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us.

 

Some marriages end suddenly, and others seem to grow apart over time.

 

During this time people can experience intense emotions from sadness, anger, or fear, to feelings of failure and insecurity.

This time is often confusing and anxiety-inducing as you scramble to secure your uncertain future. We are here to assist you with:

 

 Parenting Plans

Collaboratively come to agreements to help your family restructure all while gaining valuable child development knowledge to guide your parenting plan. A parenting plan is a written agreement between separated or divorced parents that outlines how they will share responsibilities and make decisions for their children. It provides a structured framework for how parents will handle various aspects of their children’s upbringing after the separation. A well-crafted parenting plan helps to reduce conflict, provides consistency for the children, and ensures that both parents are involved in important decisions.

 

Collaborative Practice Family Specialist

In the midst of the challenging journey of separation and divorce, our collaborative approach combines the expertise of a family specialist who facilitate psychoeducational trainings for a secure co-parenting with topics like effective communication, conflict resolution, child development etc. Our goal is to guide co-parent through this life-altering process with empathy by empowering them to navigate separation and divorce while maintaining their emotional well-being and helping them transition into a new chapter of their lives.

 

Practice Note 7 (PN7) 

A PN7 is used during a high conflict divorce/ separation when children are involved.   Services under the PN7 could either be evaluative or therapeutic interventions.

 

 Voice of the Child Report

An Hear The Child Report is a non-evaluative, verbatim report on the views of the child on issues related to family transition or family breakdown for the purpose of having the views of the child or youth considered when decisions are made about their best interest. An opportunity for children to have a voice and express choice in matters that affect their lives in a high conflict dynamic. Creating a safe space to share their thoughts, feelings, and preferences.

 

Reunification Therapy:

An intensive intervention with the goal of rebuilding trust and connection between parent and child(ren), with the restoration of their role within the family and/or between separated parental households

 

Divorce Coaching

Navigating the intricate and emotionally charged journey of divorce can be an overwhelming experience. We can support you with an emotional well-being through your divorce process. A divorce coach is a professional who provides support and guidance to individuals, navigating the emotional, mental, and practical challenges of a divorce. Their role is to help clients manage the stress and confusion that often accompanies the divorce process. 

 

Family Mediation

Family mediation is a collaborative way of resolving disputes between people with the guidance of a mediator or an impartial third party. It provides a safe and informal place for individuals to have an open discussion, with the opportunity to work together for a mutually agreeable solutions.