family coaching

Building Better Futures for Your Children with Family Coaching

Pathways TeamFamily Coaching

Navigating the complexities of family dynamics can be a challenging and emotionally taxing endeavor. As parents, we strive to create a nurturing and supportive environment for our children, yet there are times when conflicts and misunderstandings can impede our efforts. Even in the happiest, healthiest family dynamics, it’s beneficial to have an impartial third-party observer to help navigate the realities …

what is parallel parenting

Co-parenting With A Narcissist? You Need To Try Parallel Parenting

Pathways TeamFamily Coaching, Narcissism, Parallel Parenting

Do a quick Google search, and you’ll find countless articles and suggestions for co-parenting after a divorce… but what if co-parenting won’t work in your situation due to high-conflict topics, messy custody cases, or abusive co-parent behavior? It is time to try parallel parenting methods instead to protect yourself and your child throughout your shared custody. In volatile or difficult …

dealing with parental alienation

Understanding Why Your Child is Rejecting You and Mapping the Breakdown of Family Dynamics

Pathways TeamFamily Coaching, Parental Rejection

Family dynamics are often complicated at the best of times, but the introduction of a high-conflict divorce or separation can have profound effects on the bond between parents and their children. Tense situations hold the opportunity for anxiety and anger to fester, leading to confusion and emotional distress for children caught in the middle of warring adults. This damage becomes …

benefits of external coaches during family reunification

Exploring the  Benefits of External Coaches During Family Reunification Therapy

Pathways TeamAlienation, Family Coaching, Family Reunification

If your parent-child relationship has suffered a significant disconnect due to parental alienation and/or a high-conflict separation, you may benefit from (or be ordered to pursue) family reunification therapy.  Reunification therapy is designed to, as the name suggests, mend the divide between parent and child(ren) and requires careful navigation as well as empathy, emotional resilience, and strategic intervention. While some …

what is parallel parenting

What Are the Benefits of Family Coaching During a High-Conflict Divorce

Pathways TeamCo-Parenting, Family Coaching, Pathways Through Conflict

Divorce and the breakup of long-term intimate relationships can be one of the most emotionally draining and vulnerable experiences a family can go through, especially in situations where conflict and confrontation have become prevalent. With emotions running high and uncertainty looming up ahead, parents can lose sight of how their actions (and interactions) affect their children and create an environment that fosters …

co-parenting can be easy with the right coach

Finding the Pathway to Healing With Reunification Therapy

Pathways TeamFamily Coaching, Family Reunification

Navigating a high-conflict separation can be extremely tricky, especially if your family dynamics have experienced a significant change or breakdown between one parent and their child(ren). Partnering with a trained team of reunification specialists as early as possible is one of the best ways to help restore trust, security, and wellness for all parties involved, and knowing what to expect …