A difficult co-parenting relationship can turn small problems into recurring conflicts. The CALM Co-Parenting framework offers four practical ways to change the pattern: Be Curious & Empathic, Avoid Leaving Blanks, Lower the Temperature, and Make It Easier, Not Harder.
What to do when your co-parent is struggling with behavioral health or substance use disorder? The Trap: Focusing on Labels
Being “Good Enough” When Co-Parenting Feels Impossible: A systemic reframe for high-conflict co-parenting and 6 Keys for Success I recently
When a child refuses contact with a parent, it can feel like something irreversible has happened. The short answer to
Applying Emily Falk’s Insights on Feedback, Values, and Change If you’ve ever tried to convince someone to see things your
One of the hardest shifts after divorce isn’t logistics—it’s learning how to think differently about communication. Many co-parents believe that
Ever feel that way? Sure we all have. I feel this way when I don’t have any good choices. The
Co-parenting after separation or divorce isn’t just hard—it can feel exhausting, confusing, and emotionally draining, especially when communication breaks down
Most parents don’t plan to be “high-conflict co-parents.” They plan to do their best.They plan to protect their kids.They plan
One of the foundational interventions in family therapy—and a core skill in Motivational Interviewing—is reframing. A reframe takes the same
