๐๐ผ-๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐ฒ๐. Those going through a separation and co-parenting with their ex, it can be challenging and a huge life change for them and their family.
Partners go from one way of connecting, to a very different set of expectations from one another – because it becomes more about them co-parenting and prioritising the kids instead of their relationship.
How I guide and support them through this transition, is working with them to develop a ‘๐๐ผ-๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฃ๐น๐ฎ๐ป’.
Itโs a solid and effective way to help them focus and collaborate together, so they can create a different future.
Reality is, theyโll always be connected because of the children and way into their adult years.
Some of the areas we go through are:
shared living arrangements
scheduled responsibilities of looking after the kids
preferences on parenting styles
creating healthy communication between co-parents
childrenโs emotional well-being
how special occasions will work, like birthdays etc
suitable modes of communication between co-parents
agreement on how to introduce a new partner to the children.
While this ‘๐๐ผ-๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฃ๐น๐ฎ๐ป’ is being developed, I work with partners to work through unresolved issues, because part of them moving forward, is creating a new type of relationship as co-parents and for the future of their family.