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Be-Do-Have Coparenting
Divorce, Coparenting, Communication Melissa Kalil Divorce, Coparenting, Communication Melissa Kalil

Be-Do-Have Coparenting

“Who do I need to be? As that person, what would I need to do in order to have happiness?” It helps even more, to find a role model, someone that seems to have a great relationship with their ex-spouse where the child/ren are at the center, not in the middle. I have the perfect example that comes to mind…. During COVID when salons were closed my friend’s ex, learnt how to adjust her extensions and reapply them for her.

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Finding Gratitude in Divorce
Divorce, Transitions, Gratitude Melissa Kalil Divorce, Transitions, Gratitude Melissa Kalil

Finding Gratitude in Divorce

It was the ancient Greeks that said, “an unexamined life is not worth living.” If you take the time to truly examine the impact on your life of divorce or other challenges, you may just be amazed at what you overturn. I, for one, am going into this season of Thanksgiving with immense gratitude for my divorce and a second chance at a life worth living. Here are some prompts to help you get there too.

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Uncomfortable Questions
Divorce, Transitions, Mindset, Coaching, Parenting Melissa Kalil Divorce, Transitions, Mindset, Coaching, Parenting Melissa Kalil

Uncomfortable Questions

In even the most amicable of circumstances, divorce is still a transition that may call for more than a self-help book, a do-it-yourself program or google. Private coaching can be a game-changer. If you show up to each session, commit to the process and complete the action steps in between, you will notice considerable improvement in your confidence and decision making, hit milestones and feel an overall sense of leaning into your best self.

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What Does a Divorce Coach Do and Why Do I Need One?
Divorce, Transitions, Mindset, Coaching, Parenting Melissa Kalil Divorce, Transitions, Mindset, Coaching, Parenting Melissa Kalil

What Does a Divorce Coach Do and Why Do I Need One?

Coaching, particularly during divorce, is anything but superfluous and rather specialized support to help you get from where you are now to where you want to be as you navigate closing one chapter and starting another.  In fact, I would go so far as to say that engaging a good coach can save you time, money and unnecessary stress in the long run by dealing with the emotional fallout of divorce at a much lower hourly rate than a lawyer. 

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Emotional Regulation During Divorce and it’s Aftermath
Divorce, Transitions, Mindset, Parenting Melissa Kalil Divorce, Transitions, Mindset, Parenting Melissa Kalil

Emotional Regulation During Divorce and it’s Aftermath

I wound up as a single-parent in my early forties, out-numbered by button-pushing, tantrummy and back-talking little humans, triggered by them and triggered by their other parent. It became essential to have coping mechanisms on hand to control my rising temper, especially since the responsibility of modeling mature behavior mostly fell onto me as their primary caregiver.

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