Family transitions — whether divorce, separation, co‑parenting shifts, custody or parenting‑time decisions, or changes related to elder care — can be overwhelming and emotionally complex. Divorce & Family Transition Coaching offers a steady, trauma‑informed space to help you move through these changes with clarity, confidence, and grounded decision‑making.
This coaching process is voluntary, client‑centered, and aligned with the principles of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). It strengthens your ability to participate effectively in mediation, negotiation, collaborative divorce, family‑court processes, or difficult yet necessary discussions while helping you stay regulated and focused on your long‑term goals.
What Is Divorce & Family Transition Coaching?
This coaching supports individuals navigating:
- Divorce or separation
- Co‑parenting challenges
- Parenting time and custody discussions
- Family‑court processes
- Blended family transitions
- Elder‑care–related decision making
- Communication breakdowns within families
- Emotional overwhelm during major family changes
Coaching is not legal advice or therapy. Instead, it is a structured, supportive process that helps you:
- Clarify your goals and priorities
- Regulate emotions during high‑stakes conversations
- Communicate more effectively
- Prepare for mediation or attorney meetings
- Understand your options and pathways
- Make thoughtful, values‑aligned decisions
You remain in full control of your choices. My role is to help you think clearly, stay grounded, and navigate the process with stability.
Background & Experience
As a mother of five and a long‑time advocate for peaceful conflict resolution, I bring both lived experience and formal training to my work in Divorce & Family Transition Coaching. Parenting has offered countless opportunities to navigate communication challenges, support creative negotiation, and cultivate patience, clarity, and compassion — all qualities that directly inform the way I support individuals and families through transition.
My coaching and mediation practices are grounded in the principles of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), the Michigan Mediator Standards of Conduct and the Divorce Coaches Academy (DCA) Standards of Practice. These frameworks ensure that my work remains client‑centered, autonomy‑protective, trauma‑sensitive, and aligned with ethical boundaries across legal, clinical, and family‑support systems.
Alongside my formal training, I draw from a broad background in community‑based problem solving, facilitation, and support work. My experience includes:
- Sharing communication skills with Our Community Listens
- Directing the Women’s Economic Empowerment Program for YWCA Great Lakes Bay Region
- Integrating mindfulness practices in schools and with at‑risk youth
- Supporting women in recovery through the Tri County Adjudication Program
- Facilitating social‑emotional skill building with The Rock Center for Youth Development
- Creating connected, empathetic community through The Visibility Project Podcast
- Volunteering as a Domestic Relations Mediator with the Community Resolution Center
Across all of these roles — whether in mediation, coaching, or other forms of collaborative problem solving — my focus remains the same: creating space where people feel heard, respected, and supported as they navigate meaningful change.
How Coaching Helps
Emotional Regulation & Stability
- Managing overwhelm, reactivity, and stress
- Understanding threat responses (fight/flight/freeze/fawn)
- Staying grounded during difficult conversations
Communication Support
- Preparing for mediation or negotiation
- Communicating with a co‑parent or family member
- Reducing escalation and improving clarity
Decision‑Making Clarity
- Identifying interests, values, and priorities
- Exploring options without pressure
- Preparing for parenting time, custody, or elder‑care decisions
Process Literacy
- Understanding mediation, collaborative divorce, and litigation
- Preparing agendas, scripts, and interest‑based proposals
- Knowing what to expect from each professional involved
Child‑Centered & Family‑Centered Support
- Navigating co‑parenting transitions
- Supporting children’s needs during change
- Maintaining stability during restructuring
Why DCA Training Matters
My training with Divorce Coaches Academy (DCA) is grounded in:
- ADR principles
- Conflict‑resolution skills
- Structured coaching frameworks
- Professional mentorship from practicing divorce coaches
DCA’s approach is built on the belief that:
- Emotional regulation and conflict skills can be learned
- Families benefit when conflict is reduced
- Individuals make better decisions when supported
- Transformation at the individual level leads to healthier outcomes for everyone
Divorce & Family Transition Coaching centers your clarity, emotional stability, and decision‑making strength. It supports you in engaging more effectively in mediation, negotiation, co‑parenting, and family‑court processes while staying aligned with your values and long‑term goals.
What Coaching Is Not
To maintain ethical boundaries, coaching does not include:
- Legal advice or legal strategy
- Mental health diagnosis or clinical treatment
- Telling you what decisions to make
- Pressuring you toward settlement or any specific outcome
You remain the expert on your life. My role is to support your clarity and stability.
Scheduling
Coaching sessions are offered at an introductory rate, with a limited number of sliding‑scale openings available each month. These reduced‑rate spots are designed to support accessibility while honoring the value of the work. Sessions may be scheduled as:
- One‑hour coaching sessions
- Two‑hour deep‑dive sessions
- Ongoing support throughout your transition
Coaching is available online or in person at a mutually agreeable public location.
Ready to Begin?
If you’re navigating divorce, separation, co‑parenting, custody, or any major family transition, I’m here to support you with clarity, steadiness, and a structured path forward.
Click here to request Divorce & Family Transition Coaching.