Separation and divorce is often a time of intense loneliness.  Without adequate emotional support, the strain of the separation and learning to co-parent can be enormous. Conflict with your co-parent is not only painful, it can also slow negotiations and make your legal costs soar. 

 

As an experienced Divorce & Co-Parenting Counsellor, I am here to guide and support you through the divorce process and help you and your family find a new normal.  I have advanced clinical training in divorce, co-parent counselling, blended families, and child-centred parenting plans.  With adequate support, I believe it is possible to go through this transition in a better way.  ​

I'm here to help you communicate your needs, process through the tough emotions, and create a positive and sustainable parenting plan for your family's future.

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The Collaborative Process is an effective alternative to traditional adversarial divorce.  With Collaborative Divorce, you and your co-parent agree that you will:

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• Not go to court, or threaten to go to court

• Communicate with honesty and respect

• Make a sincere effort to understand each other's needs and concerns

• Promptly disclose all relevant information

• Work together towards an agreement that's in everyone's best interests​​​

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As a Child Specialist, I focus exclusively on your child(ren), meeting with them and giving them a safe place to tell their story. After assessing your children's needs and concerns, the Child Specialist reports back to your team.  In short, the Child Specialist goes to bat for your children. Hearing through a neutral person what your kids are going through can inspire and guide you to make decisions that truly are in their best interests.

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I am a member of  Collaborative Divorce ​Vancouver, BC Collaborative Roster Society, the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.

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