You got divorced for a reason, and now you are trying to negotiate sensitive and financial and/or parenting issues with an ex who may be hurt, defensive, angry, or uncooperative.

It can be very difficult to be reasonable with each other when strong emotions are clouding the air. Frequently only one party is willing to seek assistance, and the other staunchly insists that the status quo is just fine. ("And besides, there's no way I'm going to counseling with YOU!")

The good news is you have the power to single-handedly transform the entire dynamic. When one part of a system changes, the entire system must change in response.

You'll come away from our consultation with some new communication tools that will help you feel more calm and confident when broaching potentially challenging topics. You'll learn techniques that will defuse defensiveness right on the spot, and strategies to help you stack the deck in favor of cooperation and collaboration.

Brief follow-up phone calls or emails are included at no additional charge, so you can contact me right after you listen to an upsetting voice mail for a quick reminder of your new approach if necessary.

Consultations can take place at your location, by phone, or by email.