High-conflict divorce has many effects on kids. Here are helpful tips on how to calm the battle and reduce the damage.
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Ann Buscho, PhD
Ann Buscho, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in Northern California. She is the author of The Parent's Guide to BirdNesting: A Child-Centered Solution to Co-Parenting Your Children During Separation and Divorce.
She believes that divorce doesn’t have to be viewed as a failure, or as creating a “broken home.” Her mission is to help parents divorce respectfully, and to stay out of court, in order to protect their children.
Dr. Buscho works with family law professionals as a divorce coach in a specialty called "Collaborative Divorce". During the divorce process, she works with parents to create a unique parenting plan for the family. Later, parents might come back to her for co-parenting support, which helps minimize friction between them.
Blog posts created by this author
Facing a Divorce As Quarantine Ends?
Family Law specialists and therapists predict a surge in separation and divorce consultations as shelter-in-place restrictions are lifted. There are probably two common reasons for this.
Surviving the Holidays Without Your Kids
Holidays without your kids during divorce feels awful. The holidays will be different this year if you are going through a divorce. Painful, maybe, especially without your kids. You can survive and it will get better. Here are four tips.
Assessing Your Ability to Co-Parent after Divorce
What matters most for your children is the absence of conflict during co-parenting. Find your “sweet spot” on the co-parenting continuum.
7 Ways a Divorce Coach Can Make Your Divorce Easier
Why hire a divorce coach? For most people, the prospect of a divorce is an overwhelming life crisis. A Divorce Coach will teach you how to negotiate, how to best support your kids, and how to set up your post-divorce recovery and transition to your new life.
How to De-escalate Conflict During Divorce
Divorce is a painful process. There are many ways things can go wrong, and there are many ways to avoid those risks.
Is Nesting During Divorce an Option for You?
Do you believe “nesting” is a good option for you and your family?
6 Steps to Express What Really Matters to You
When each partner can express and respond openly to each other’s wants and needs, their intimacy can grow and deepen.
Tips to Beat the “First Valentine’s Day Alone” Blues
All holidays are tough in the first year post separation or divorce. Valentine’s Day can be especially hard for many new singles. Here are some tips to beat the blues on the so-called “Day of Love.”
How to Help Your Children Avoid the Minefield Of Divorce
Protecting the children from the destruction of a litigated, high-conflict divorce by putting kids first, managing emotions, and staying out of court.
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