It's hard to make important decisions about divorce when you're angry, sad or feeling depleted. Listen to Dr. Joyce Fine discuss the benefits of a divorce coach and #CollaborativeDivorce. blogtalkradio.com/closeupradio/2…

#CollaborativeDivorce is a great option for couples who want to avoid judges setting bad precedents in emerging same-sex divorce and custody cases. yourdivorcechoice.com

How to forgive someone who isn’t sorry vox.com/22967752/how-t… via Vox

Estate planning and management can cause peaceful and calm family relationships to suddenly explode into nasty behaviors, hurt feelings, and often litigation. #CollaborativePractice brings more humanity and listening into the process and can prevent and/or solve family squabbles.

Navigating difficult conversations in any relationship. mindbodygreen.com/articles/how-t…

"Don’t ask yourself, 'What’s the right decision?'...The question that will help you move forward when faced with a hard choice is 'What are the growing opportunities that each choice offers?'” #CollaborativePractice helps solve problems by expanding and exploring your options.

Consider a collaborative negotiation for your premarital agreement. This article reports prenups are increasingly popular among younger people. Prenups Aren’t Just for Rich People Anymore newyorker.com/news/us-journa…

If all your conversations with someone feel more like a power struggle, try #CollaborativePractice or #Mediation to help rebuild more productive communications.

"Post-traumatic growth...can be facilitated in five ways: through education...emotional regulation...disclosure...narrative development...and service."

In an ideal world, rational people who encounter new evidence that contradicts their beliefs would evaluate the facts and change their views accordingly. But that’s generally not how things go in the real world. neurosciencenews.com/facts-worldvie…

If estate planning or administration is causing conflict in your family, choose to #collaborate instead of litigate. Contact a #collaborative attorney, coach, or financial professional for info about resolving disputes in a private and respectful setting. kiplinger.com/retirement/est…

A premarital agreement negotiated in a #collaborative process encourages non-defensive and honest conversations about family finances, and each party's sense of obligation to other family members. Discussing a prenup doesn't have to be a competition. divorcemag.com/blog/prenups-a…

"[S]ome relationships are learning relationships rather than mated ones. They are a preparation for a better relationship in the future as we become wiser."

In case you're visiting friends or relatives with boundary issues this holiday... Use These Canned Responses to Answer Nosy or Inappropriate Questions lifehacker.com/use-these-cann…

Considering #divorce in 2023? Talk to a lawyer, coach, or financial professional about all your options, including #collaborative divorce. Learn more at CollaborateOklahoma.com

Shock, guilt, anger, grief and fear can all derail the legal road to divorce. The courts are interested only in the law, not your feelings. Consider #Collaborative Divorce to effectively manage the legal and emotional aspects of dissolving your marriage. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/better…

Being assertive puts you in the comfort zone between passivity and aggression. You can learn this skill and it will serve you well. It is an essential tool in successful #collaboration. 5 Ways to Become More Assertive | Psychology Today psychologytoday.com/us/blog/childh…

An Oklahoma judge just transferred a lesbian mom’s parental rights to her son’s sperm donor 19thnews.org/2023/02/oklaho… via 19thnews

Talk with a member of Collaborate Oklahoma to learn how to resolve disputes in a dignified and respectful way. CollaborateOklahoma.com

"Divorce is not the end of the story. It is one very emotional, and often very sorrowful, chapter, but there are going to be many chapters written after that one." psyche.co/guides/how-to-…