Life After Divorce Coaching Doreen Yaffa and Jeff Wilson

Summer is here and the heat is on! Who gets the kids and for how long? While most summer schedules are determined during the divorce process, it's essential to maintain flexibility, compassion, and understanding towards your ex. Prioritizing the kids' needs and ensuring they have a relaxing and enjoyable summer vacation is key. In this episode, Jeff and Doreen discuss strategies for balancing summer custody arrangements and creating a positive experience for everyone involved.

Whether you are co-parenting or striving for a more civil relationship, effective communication with a clear purpose is crucial. In this episode, Jeff and Doreen explore strategies designed to help you navigate conversations with anyone, especially your ex. They share insights and practical tips to enhance your communication skills, fostering better understanding and cooperation. Join them to learn how purposeful communication can transform your interactions and lead to more harmonious relationships.

Divorce mediation is a viable option for couples considering divorce in Florida. This voluntary process allows couples to make decisions about various aspects of their divorce with the assistance of a mediator. In this episode Jeff and Doreen discuss the process itself and add in a few tips to make the process go smoother and allow for the process to be a success.

Guilt manifests in various forms during a divorce, often intertwined with feelings of regret and shame. It's common for at least one party to experience guilt to some degree. If left unaddressed, guilt can disrupt the divorce process, particularly during settlement negotiations, in two primary ways.
First, guilt can lead to one party making overly generous concessions, driven by a sense of remorse or a desire to compensate for perceived wrongs.
Second, guilt can also cause a party to become overly defensive or obstructive, attempting to justify their actions or resist compromise out of a need to mitigate their own feelings of culpability.
In this episode Jeff and Doreen discuss how recognizing and addressing guilt, individuals can navigate the divorce process more effectively, ensuring more equitable and amicable outcomes.

In this episode, Doreen and Jeff delve into the delicate topic of introducing a new romantic partner to one's children. They explore the timing and approach that are essential for ensuring a smooth and positive transition for both the parent and the children. By discussing the right time and the appropriate manner in which to introduce a new partner, Doreen and Jeff aim to provide listeners with valuable insights and guidance on navigating this significant milestone in blended families. Through thoughtful consideration and open communication, they offer strategies for fostering understanding and acceptance among all parties involved, ultimately fostering healthy and harmonious relationships within the family unit.

Unchecked anger can exacerbate the challenges of divorce, fueling extensive and bitter litigation that inflicts unnecessary financial strain on families. Prolonged legal battles, lasting for months or even years, and can tear families apart and pose significant harm to children. In this episode, Jeff and Doreen offer guidance on effectively managing anger before, during, and after divorce. By addressing this powerful emotion head-on, they aim to mitigate the destructive impact it can have on individuals and families, fostering a more constructive and amicable resolution to the challenges of divorce.