
S5.E11. CRITICAL SKILLS: Pt. 2 - Why Using a Structured Email Protocol Works
11/17/24 • 38 min
Diane & Rick address Emily’s email about her know-it-all co-parent. They discuss the goal of utilizing a structured way of communicating and why it succeeds in managing the toxic co-parent, while ant the same time, adhering to a parenting plan that requires co-parents to share relevant information about their children.
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To see a copy of the instructions and court order language for a communication protocol as described in this episode, go to www.CPDilemmas.com/resources.
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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...
Diane & Rick address Emily’s email about her know-it-all co-parent. They discuss the goal of utilizing a structured way of communicating and why it succeeds in managing the toxic co-parent, while ant the same time, adhering to a parenting plan that requires co-parents to share relevant information about their children.
CLICK HERE To see the link to this week’s good news story.
To see a copy of the instructions and court order language for a communication protocol as described in this episode, go to www.CPDilemmas.com/resources.
>>>>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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S5.E10. CRITICAL SKILLS: Pt. 1 - Why Validating Your Kids’ Feelings Works
Listener Trenton wants advice on how to respond to his 10-year-old daughter when she expresses frustration about going between two homes. In this first of a three-part series on why critical co-parenting skills work, Diane and Rick discuss the feelings/thoughts/values triangle and what is foundational about its use for all parents.
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CLICK HERE to get the intersecting circles graphic mentioned in this episode. This week’s GOOD NEWS story
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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...
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S5.E12. CRITICAL SKILLS: Pt. 3 - Why Using a Plan B Works
In this third of a three-part series of why critical co-parenting skills work, Diane & Rick explore the importance of utilizing a Plan B when conflict arises. Somewhere between Plan A (a successful negotiation) and Plan C (going to court), there is a child-focused solution that doesn’t require the permission or agreement of the other parent.
CLICK HERE to access the Silver Bullet Survivor podcast mentioned in this episode. This week’s GOOD NEWS story
>>>>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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