Parental alienation is a deeply distressing and, sadly, often unspoken issue that can have devastating impacts on family relationships and healthy childhood development. While the term is often (mis)used to refer to a myriad of relationship issues that can occur between parents and their children (mistrust, teenage rebellion, etc.), what parental alienation actually refers to is the act of one parent turning …
What Are the Benefits of Family Coaching During a High-Conflict Divorce
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 …
Rebuilding the Nurturing Connection Between Parent and Child: Tips for Overcoming Parental Alienation
If you are currently facing prolonged alienation or disconnection from your child, there’s no doubt you know just how painful it can be to feel isolated and left out of some of the most important moments in their lives. Parental alienation is, unfortunately, an all too prevalent phenomenon that occurs when one parent intentionally undermines or damages a child’s relationship …
Rebuilding the Path to Connection: How Reunification Can Restore Broken Parental Bonds
Parental alienation can be a devastating and emotional experience for both parents and children to navigate. “Losing” a child due to high conflict, broken relationships, or manipulation by a narcissistic ex can make the alienated parent feel broken, stuck, and helpless to turn the situation around. Reunification therapy is an evolving form of family coaching and counselling that focuses on …
Navigating Parallel Parenting: A Solution for High-Conflict Separations
Navigating a divorce or the end of a long-term serious relationship can be incredibly painful for couples, and even more stressful when you have children involved in the situation. Establishing an accountable method of shared parenting is essential to maintaining the health and wellness of your children. While for some, a more amicable co-parenting style may be possible, in high-conflict situations where …
Online Conflict Coaching with Pathways
Conflict management skills are critical in family restructuring. But where can parents learn these skills? Traditional family coaching or in-person counseling has been the standard approach to date. However, in-person sessions may not be the right choice for everyone. Everything from scheduling difficulties to safety concerns (especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic) can prevent in-person conflict coaching from being …
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