KidsFirst Resolution

FAMILY MEDIATION

Family Mediation is a confidential and productive way to resolve disputes out of court, for the best possible outcome.

Ending an intimate relationship is an overwhelming experience. It is complicated — emotionally, financially, legally and procedurally. Many people do not know where to begin. Few want to hire lawyers for a battle, but no one wants to feel vulnerable and taken advantage of. Most people just want a fair settlement that gets them and their children what they need.

Today’s separating spouses have many options, including mediation, litigation, collaborative practice, arbitration, negotiating with legal professionals, or doing it themselves. It is important to have all the information to decide which process is right for you.  Family Mediation should be a fair, safe, balanced, informed and affordable way to resolve difficult problems.

We can assist in drafting agreements, parenting plans, separation agreements and even consent orders, provided you will obtain independent legal advice. Otherwise, we will provide you with a Memorandum of Understanding of the issues that were resolved.

CHALLENGES IN COMMUNICATION?

We provide personal coaching to anyone who needs help responding to a high-conflict email, letter, verbal comment or other communication.  You will learn to write responses, removing the emotion and ensuring it is child-focused, firm and directive to the issue.

Boundary Setting + Disengaging Skills:  Boundaries are essential in dealing with the other parent.  Setting and sustaining boundaries is a skill.  Having healthy boundaries means knowing and understanding what your limits are and, as important, ensuring the other parent knows what they are. Working with a coach will teach you to hone into your feelings and honour them.

Disengaging from the other parent, allows you to not get "hooked" into the emotional triggers and to maintain a healthy emotional separation when the other parent "pushes your buttons".  Setting boundaries and disengaging takes courage, practice and support.

COMMUNICATION FOR SEPARATED PARENTS - SKILL BUILDING CLASSES

Book a one on one session to talk through your specific circumstances and together we will build communication skills for your family conflict and improve your communication while parenting apart

If you are in a high conflict co-parenting relationship, please contact us to schedule a confidential one-on-one educational consultation.  We can offer support and provide information and strategies on how to deal with general patterns of behaviour, problems to expect, and general approaches that may be considered in high-conflict disputes.  We will not provide legal or therapeutic advice about your case, but rather general strategies and approaches that often work well in high-conflict disputes.

Our consultations are not a legal service, legal advice, nor therapy service or advice.  You are always encouraged to seek ongoing consultation with legal professionals.

Let me help you. For further information on programs and fee schedule, complete the contact form.

Typically, sessions occur via telephone/video conference