Navigating Divorce: Insights from a Divorce Coach Who’s Been There

Parent Coaches Unleashed

With over 20 years of experience as a therapist, teacher, and school counselor, Cari D'Angelo has witnessed the impact of divorce on families. Having gone through two divorces herself, she understands the emotional and co-parenting challenges. After struggling with mediation and legal expenses, she found peace in single parenting.
This, along with her professional background, led her to become a Certified Divorce Coach. Cari’s mission is to help parents and children navigate divorce more smoothly, minimizing emotional and legal challenges for the best outcomes.

They discuss the challenges and realities of single parenting, the emotional journey through divorce, and the transition into coaching. Cari shares her insights on co-parenting dynamics, the importance of putting children first, and the unique challenges faced by single parents. The conversation emphasizes the need for support networks and the role of coaching in navigating divorce and parenting.

Takeaways

1. Ensure stability for your children.
2. Build a reliable support system.
3. Prioritize emotional validation.

Timestamps

00:00 Met Cari D, experienced therapist and counselor.
04:09 Single parents face different challenges than married parents.
09:40 Natural progression: Teacher to school counselor transition.
12:39 Coaches offer diverse expertise for different needs.
15:52 Help parents prioritize children, not control them.
20:05 Started as 35/65 custody split, then moved.
23:04 I make decisions; prefer a partner's involvement.
26:10 Readiness to start is key in coaching.
27:07 Consider options and build your divorce team.
30:20 Clients from Google, directory, and Instagram.

🔗 Connect with Cari D'Angelo
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Website: www.coaching withcari.com

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