Why Should I Hire a Co-Parenting Coach?
by Amber M. Serwat
When you decide to separate from your spouse, you may no longer be in a committed and intimate relationship with them, but if you share children, you are still responsible for co-parenting in an effective way. Co-parenting during the divorce process and after the divorce is final is extremely important to the well-being of your children, who are in the midst of a major life transition. Amber Serwat of AMS Mediation serves
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Communication is difficult even in a healthy marriage. In fact, communication breakdown is one of the driving forces behind many divorces, yet, somehow you and your ex must figure out how to continue to work together in effective co-parenting. A divorce communication coach can help you improve day to day communication, reduce conflict, and increase the effectiveness of your communication so that you do not have to rely on litigation to solve every problem you run up against after your divorce. Amber Serwat of AMS Mediation is a Minnesota Divorce Communication Coach with more than a decade of experience working with couples with complex and difficult communication issues.
The communication between most divorcing couples is filled with a lot of emotion. After all, you and your spouse tried unsuccessfully to make your marriage work and you likely have very different views on why things went wrong in the marriage and whose fault it was. When you sign your divorce papers (especially if you share children), you end one phase of your relationship and begin another. You must nearly instantly shift from being married to co-parenting. During this time, you must also shift your focus from looking back on your unsuccessful marriage to looking forward toward building a new life for yourself. Changing your communication style can be extremely helpful during this time.
Lack of communication is one of the most common causes of divorce. And, unfortunately, communication typically does not improve during a divorce settlement, and often stays strained well after a divorce is final. However, stronger and improved communication often results in a better outcome for all involved and can set a more positive tone for co-parenting after divorce. Working with a communication coach may be suggested (or required) by the courts, an attorney, or a…
Communication is one of the many things that can break down between a couple before, during, and after a divorce. In fact, many studies indicate that poor communication or lack of communication is one major cause of divorce. Whether you are struggling to save your marriage, trying to navigate the divorce process, or co-parenting after a divorce communication is key to helping you move forward with your life in a positive and healthy way. AMS Mediation offers communication coaching services to help individuals and couples improve effectiveness, reduce conflict, and…
Divorce and its aftermath is difficult at best. Even if you have a strong support system of family members, friends and co-workers, there are times when it can be very helpful to have additional support and guidance from a trained professional. AMS Mediation offers comprehensive, professional coaching services that can help you through the divorce process as well as after your divorce is final and your relationship shifts to co-parenting. AMS Mediation is led by Amber Serwat, who is a divorced parent herself and has direct and personal experience with the process.