September 4, 2023
After separation/divorce, a parent can get withheld from custody, sometimes they lose custody, or sometimes they have all or partial custody… yet the child behaves in a negative manner, or ‘acts out.’ For those who have lost custody, they might call this lucky. And yet, this is a huge challenge for many parents: having to
August 31, 2023
This is probably one of the most common questions I get: “How do I get my co-parent to stop alienating my child from me?” and they are always shocked at the answer. The [short] answer is, you don’t. …Not in the literal sense, at least. The fact of the matter is that a parent who is interfering with
August 28, 2023
Are you in a a complex situation, possibly dealing with a high-conflict co-parent? A strained relationship with your child? Are you tired of feeling powerless? Feeling powerless can hinder the situation. Instead, learn the steps you need to take to become empowered. 1. Remember Who YOU AreWrite down a list of all your best qualities. I
August 24, 2023
Grandparents who have been cutoff from their grandchild are not talked about as often. And yet, it is still a painful position to be in. There are a few different grandparent roles in complex families, however. So, you may know or be a grandparent who….is cutoff from both your child and their children (your grandchildren)is
August 21, 2023
Ahhhhh…. reunification. Something many parents sadly feel is out of their reach. This post is to assure you that it is not (if you take the right action, of course). So, follow along… Dorcy has worked with countless families over the years. Whether through her courses, her personal coaching and consulting, or through training coaches, she
August 17, 2023
Many of the parents who have suffered from a significant cutoff from their child stop getting responses back from their child. Not surprising, and yet not the end-all-be-all, either.Our rule of thumb is to continue to show up– because without doing so, there is little to no chance of reunification. Unfortunately, it is extremely unlikely
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