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HC Divorce Demystified: Shifting the Dynamic between You and Your High Conflict Spouse with Dr. Thomas Jordan, Ph.D. dr. thomas jordan high conflict divorce demystified high conflict marraige Apr 09, 2024

Welcome to today's episode, where we delve into the profound impact family origins have on adult intimate relationships. We'll explore how the imprints of our family dynamics shape our approach to love, conflict, and connection, setting the stage for the patterns that unfold in our most intimate ...

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Your Support Team & Exploring Therapy vs. Coaching in High Conflict Divorce coaching vs therapy divorce coaching karen's solos Apr 05, 2024

Emerging from a high-conflict marriage can feel like stepping onto a battlefield, where every day presents new challenges and uncertainties. In these tumultuous times, the need for support is undeniable - but what form of support is best suited to your needs?

Enter therapy and coaching: two pillar...

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HC Divorce Demystified: Best Client Practices in Successful High Conflict Divorce with Brett Ward, Esq. brett ward high conflict demystified high conflict divorce high conflict marriage Apr 02, 2024

In the tumultuous journey of a high-conflict divorce, mastering the art of picking and choosing your battles is not just about preserving your peace; it's a strategic approach to safeguard your finances and emotional well-being. By learning when to engage your attorney and when to step back, you ...

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JBD Team Talks: Beyond Blame: Cultivating Your Best Self During Divorce with Carrie Doubts and Karen McMahon be your best self carrie doubts dr. alan seale dsco jbd team talks self care Apr 02, 2024

Divorce is rarely easy, especially in high conflict situations where tensions run high. But what if there was a way to maintain your dignity and sanity amidst the chaos? 

Today, we delve into a transformative strategy by Dr. Alan Seale from the Center for Transformational Presence. Learn how dis...

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HC Divorce Demystified: Diffuse Tension and Resolve Conflict During High Conflict Divorce with Hesha Abrams hc divorce demystified high conflict divorce high conflict marriage minimize conflict Mar 22, 2024

I am thrilled about today’s conversation with Hesha Abrams, a brilliant mediator, negotiator and author of Holding The Calm, a book jam packed with strategies to minimize conflict, settle disputes and create a safe space for the most thorniest of individuals to feel heard and seen so they can fin...

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How to Create A Safe Exit Plan custody and divorce high conflict divorce high conflict marriage karen's solos Mar 18, 2024

How to Safely Plan Your Exit Strategy

As a High Conflict Divorce Strategist, I will be speaking directly to and about just that - the high conflict dynamic and how it is so very different from your typical divorce.  All divorce has conflict and some more than others.  High Conflict marriages and...

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HC Divorce Demystified: Navigating the Storm: The Psychological Battlefield of Divorcing a Sociopath or Narcissist with Kerrie Droban-Zhivago divorcing a  narcissist high conflict demystified high conflict divorce high conflict marriage narcissism Mar 18, 2024

I’m excited to share today’s conversation with you as my guest, Kerrie Droban-Zhivago, offers profound insights into the minds of sociopaths, psychopaths, and narcissists. For those of you undergoing high-conflict divorces, understanding these characteristics is crucial. As you know, these person...

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HC Divorce Demystified: Facing the Fire: Divorce Strategies with High Conflict Expert Bill Eddy divorcing a narcissist high conflict divorce high conflict marriage narcissistic narcissistic personality disorder Mar 05, 2024

Our guest is none other than Bill Eddy, a leading expert in managing high-conflict personalities. As the pioneer in understanding and navigating the tumultuous waters of relationships with individuals exhibiting narcissistic or borderline traits, Bill brings a wealth of knowledge and practical

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JBD Team Talks: I'm Losing My Mind! Honoring The Mental And Emotional Toll of Divorce mental health pre divorce team talks Feb 27, 2024

If you feel like you are losing your mind as you enter divorce, I want you to know that it's totally normal.  Today I share what happens when you begin the journey through divorce and how your mental and emotional overload show up in your life.  I discuss the changes you begin to see in yourself ...

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Behind Closed Doors: The Hidden Struggles of Abused Husbands abused husbands divorcing a narcissist domestic abuse emotional abuse Feb 23, 2024

Welcome to today’s special episode, where we shine a light on a topic that often remains in the shadows. While we’ve dedicated much of our discussion to the challenges and triumphs of women navigating the turbulent waters of high-conflict, abusive relationships, today, we pivot to honor a group w...

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Voices of Celebration: A journey of lost custody, heartbreak and healing child custody custody and divorce voices of celebration Feb 20, 2024

Geri was the primary parent for the entirety of her children's lives. During the four years of their court battle, dad never took the boys for an overnight...not even once. Yet she lost custody in an expensive, drawn out court battle.

Listen as one woman tells her journey of heartbreak and heali...

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JBD Team Talks: How to Tell The Kids in High Conflict Divorce high conflict divorce high conflict marriage how to tell the kids jbd team talks Feb 18, 2024

Telling the children about your impending divorce is always a fragile, emotional conversation. The general rule is both parents tell the children together, refer to the decision as mutual and assure them that they are loved and their lives with continue with limited change.

However, when facing ...

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