S1.E64. “Why does he turn everything positive into a negative?”: Distorted cognitions as a strategy
10/09/22 • 30 min
Tamika from Alabama wonders why her co-parent persists in finding the bad in her, especially since she is trying so hard to be a good co-parent. Diane & Rick break it down and discuss how grieving parents or high conflict people use cognitive distortions as a strategy to get sympathy or attention. They also talk about the I Am Non-Impossible journal and an exciting series of episodes coming in November, called the Case from Hell.
For a list of Cognitive Distortions discussed in this episode, see this LINK.
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CO-PARENT RESOURCES:
- Subscribe to Diane’s DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR FRUSTRATED CO-PARENTS and get a 7-day FREE trial OR give it as a gift
- If you want to learn more about Diane & Rick’s D.R.A.G.O.N. method for finding co-parenting peace, purchase their book, I AM NON-IMPOSSIBLE
- THE CO-PARENT TOOLBOX , is Diane Dierks’ guide for co-parents
- CLICK HERE for FREE communication resources for co-parents
- For valuable co-parent workshop videos and products, visit our Non-Impossible STORE!
- To get a special discount on therapy visit BetterHelp
FOR DIVORCE PROFESSIONAL...
Tamika from Alabama wonders why her co-parent persists in finding the bad in her, especially since she is trying so hard to be a good co-parent. Diane & Rick break it down and discuss how grieving parents or high conflict people use cognitive distortions as a strategy to get sympathy or attention. They also talk about the I Am Non-Impossible journal and an exciting series of episodes coming in November, called the Case from Hell.
For a list of Cognitive Distortions discussed in this episode, see this LINK.
God, doubt, and proof walk into a podcast... it goes better than you’d expect!
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
>>>>CONTACT US >>>>RATE THE SHOW >>>>VISIT OUR WEBSITE
CO-PARENT RESOURCES:
- Subscribe to Diane’s DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR FRUSTRATED CO-PARENTS and get a 7-day FREE trial OR give it as a gift
- If you want to learn more about Diane & Rick’s D.R.A.G.O.N. method for finding co-parenting peace, purchase their book, I AM NON-IMPOSSIBLE
- THE CO-PARENT TOOLBOX , is Diane Dierks’ guide for co-parents
- CLICK HERE for FREE communication resources for co-parents
- For valuable co-parent workshop videos and products, visit our Non-Impossible STORE!
- To get a special discount on therapy visit BetterHelp
FOR DIVORCE PROFESSIONAL...
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S1.E63. 50/50 Pitfalls, Managing Clothing, and the BIG REVEAL!
Diane & Rick address a listener question about 50/50 custody and the nightmare of keeping track of clothing between houses, as well as how difficult the schedule can be for kids of high-conflict co-parents. They also talk about the BIG REVEAL and how it will help co-parents learn to develop a habit around managing their conflicts.
God, doubt, and proof walk into a podcast... it goes better than you’d expect!
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
>>>>CONTACT US >>>>RATE THE SHOW >>>>VISIT OUR WEBSITE
CO-PARENT RESOURCES:
- Subscribe to Diane’s DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR FRUSTRATED CO-PARENTS and get a 7-day FREE trial OR give it as a gift
- If you want to learn more about Diane & Rick’s D.R.A.G.O.N. method for finding co-parenting peace, purchase their book, I AM NON-IMPOSSIBLE
- THE CO-PARENT TOOLBOX , is Diane Dierks’ guide for co-parents
- CLICK HERE for FREE communication resources for co-parents
- For valuable co-parent workshop videos and products, visit our Non-Impossible STORE!
- To get a special discount on therapy visit BetterHelp
FOR DIVORCE PROFESSIONAL...
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S1.E65. Doctor Office Drama - Slaying the conflict DRAGON!
Thomas from Ontario shares his dilemma about attending his toddler’s doctors appointments, while having to endure his co-parent’s drama or failure to inform him. Diane and Rick use the process outlined in their new journal (DRAGON) to unpack this complicated conflict and teach Thomas how to think differently about it.
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Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
>>>>CONTACT US >>>>RATE THE SHOW >>>>VISIT OUR WEBSITE
CO-PARENT RESOURCES:
- Subscribe to Diane’s DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR FRUSTRATED CO-PARENTS and get a 7-day FREE trial OR give it as a gift
- If you want to learn more about Diane & Rick’s D.R.A.G.O.N. method for finding co-parenting peace, purchase their book, I AM NON-IMPOSSIBLE
- THE CO-PARENT TOOLBOX , is Diane Dierks’ guide for co-parents
- CLICK HERE for FREE communication resources for co-parents
- For valuable co-parent workshop videos and products, visit our Non-Impossible STORE!
- To get a special discount on therapy visit BetterHelp
FOR DIVORCE PROFESSIONAL...
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