Co-Parent Dilemmas Diane Dierks & Rick Voyles
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There are at least two sides to every conflict, and when it's between divorced or separated parents, sparks can fly. In each episode, co-parenting experts Diane Dierks and Rick Voyles answer listener questions and talk about the benefits and risks of letting go vs. holding on to the conflict in a variety of complex topics facing co-parents today. Do you hold on for the sake of the children or let go for the same reason? Episodes are released every Sunday at noon. Listeners can email 1234Dilemma@gmail.com and pose a question/dilemma that may be answered on an upcoming episode. What do you do when the other parent won't be flexible with the parenting schedule? How do you respond to a co-parent who is constantly blowing up your phone with texts? Is it really important to talk to your children when they are at the other parent's house? And what about the parent who won't share important information with you about the children? Do you give in to the other parent's antics or should you hold your ground? Get answers to these questions and more on Co-Parent Dilemmas, wherever you get your podcasts.
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S4.E37. Surviving the Psychopath: Evolving Your State of Mind
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Has the co-parent world gone absolutely crazy? In some ways, yes! Diane & Rick discuss the disturbing patterns they often see in their work, and hear about from listeners, that signal the need for an evolutionary change in thinking for those who suffer their co-parent’s psychopathic behaviors. The hosts discuss the importance of accepting the chronic toxicity, but addressing the acute moments of panic by finding out what children need in the here and now.
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If you have a problematic paragraph in your parenting plan that you would like the hosts to review, email it to Dilemma@CPDilemmas.com.
To get a copy of the communication protocol order, CLICK HERE.
The digital version of our Communication Protocol Workshop is available for purchase. Click here to buy the video.
You’ll find instructions about the DRAGON method in the I Am Non-Impossible journal, AVAILABLE on Amazon for only $9.95 (Kindle version is $2.99). This is also a great gift for those in your life who are seeking co-parenting
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S4.E36. How You Say Goodbye Is A Big Deal
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Claire writes in and asks what to do about a co-parent who takes more than 5 minutes to say goodbye to their daughter at each exchange. Diane & Rick discuss the importance of taking care during exchanges to send the message that parents will be okay, no matter which house the child
WANT SPECIAL DISCOUNTS ON POPULAR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR CO-PARENTS? Check out our OFFERS page at www.CPDilemmas.com/offers to link to vendor discount codes.
WE HAVE A NEW RESOURCES PAGE ON THE WEBSITE! Visit www.CPDilemmas.com/resources to view the email protocol, 20 Responses to Difficult Co-Parents, FINAL DECISION-MAKING LANGUAGE, and other documents discussed on the podcast.
JOIN US FOR HUMP DAY HELP! We are excited to announce a new benefit for listeners who become Patreon VIPs (for only $10/month)! Diane will be hosting support groups online every Wednesday at noon (EST) for an hour. You can come to one or come to all. CLICK HERE to become a Non-Impossible VIP, and the Zoom link will be sent to you each week. If you want to hang out with people who won’t think you’re crazy, Hump Day Help is for you!
If you have a problematic paragraph in your parenting plan that you would like the hosts to review, email it to Dilemma@CPDilemmas.com.
To get a copy of the communication protocol order, CLICK HERE.
The digital version of our Communication Protocol Workshop is available for purchase. Click here to buy the video.
You’ll find instructions about the DRAGON method in the I Am Non-Impossible journal, AVAILABLE on Amazon for only $9.95 (Kindle version is $2.99). This
Support the Show.
Want to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook group
Find us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @CPDilemmas
If you are a professional working with high-conflict co-parents, join our LinkedIn group.
Have a co-parent dilemma? Email Dilemma@CPDilemmas.com
Become a Non-Impossible VIP Listener for some really cool perks!
To get a special discount on therapy through BetterHelp, visit www.BetterHelp.com/Dilemma
Dealing with alcohol addiction in your co-parent relationship? Explore peace of mind with SoberLink. For a discount on your device, CLICK HERE.
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S4.E35. The Inconvenienced Parent
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Listener Amanda writes to Diane & Rick regarding her co-parent’s complaint about their daughter’s activities being too inconvenient for him and his spouse to endure. The hosts discuss the concept of time with children being the co-parents’ “turn” to be responsible, not their time to dominate the child’s interests. They also explore alternative language to their parenting plan regarding major decision making.
WE HAVE A NEW RESOURCES PAGE ON THE WEBSITE! Visit www.CPDilemmas.com/resources to view the email protocol, 20 Responses to Difficult Co-Parents, FINAL DECISION-MAKING LANGUAGE, and other documents discussed on the podcast.
JOIN US FOR HUMP DAY HELP! We are excited to announce a new benefit for listeners who become Patreon VIPs (for only $10/month)! Diane will be hosting support groups online every Wednesday at noon (EST) for an hour. You can come to one or come to all. CLICK HERE to become a Non-Impossible VIP, and the Zoom link will be sent to you each week. If you want to hang out with people who won’t think you’re crazy, Hump Day Help is for you!
If you have a problematic paragraph in your parenting plan that you would like the hosts to review, email it to 1234Dilemma@gmail.com.
To get a copy of the communication protocol order, CLICK HERE.
The digital version of our Communication Protocol Workshop is available for purchase. Click here to buy the video.
You’ll find instructions about the DRAGON method in the I Am Non-Impossible journal, AVAILABLE on Amazon for only $9.95 (Kindle version is $2.99). This is also a great gift for those in your life who are seeking co-parenting peace. ORDER YOURS NOW!
Support the Show.
Want to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook group
Find us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @CPDilemmas
If you are a professional working with high-conflict co-parents, join our LinkedIn group.
Have a co-parent dilemma? Email Dilemma@CPDilemmas.com
Become a Non-Impossible VIP Listener for some really cool perks!
To get a special discount on therapy through BetterHelp, visit www.BetterHelp.com/Dilemma
Dealing with alcohol addiction in your co-parent relationship? Explore peace of mind with SoberLink. For a discount on your device, CLICK HERE.
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S4.E34. Caught in the Middle…Between My Ex and My Spouse!
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Listener Ashley is frustrated by both her husband and her co-parent. She frequently finds herself caught between them, and none of it is helpful to her 12-year-old son. Diane & Rick explore the difficulties of navigating this dilemma, and discuss both sides of the equation.
WE HAVE A NEW RESOURCES PAGE ON THE WEBSITE! Visit www.CPDilemmas.com/resources to view the email protocol, 20 Responses to Difficult Co-Parents, and other documents discussed on the podcast.
We are excited to announce a new benefit for listeners who become Patreon VIPs (for only $10/month)! Diane will be hosting support groups online every Wednesday at noon (EST) for an hour. You can come to one or come to all.
Each week of the month will focus on a different subject:
1st Wednesday of each month: Staying Grounded in the Midst of Parental Alienation
2nd Wednesday of each month: Dealing with the Trauma of False Accusations
3rd Wednesdays: Surviving the Narcissistic Co-Parent
4th Wednesdays: Confronting Post-Separation Control and Abuse
CLICK HERE to become a Non-Impossible VIP, and the Zoom link will be sent to you each week.
If you have a problematic paragraph in your parenting plan that you would like the hosts to review, email it to 1234Dilemma@gmail.com.
To get a copy of the communication protocol order, CLICK HERE.
The digital version of our Communication Protocol Workshop is available for purchase. Click here to buy the video.
You’ll find instructions about the DRAGON method in the I Am Non-Impossible journal, AVAILABLE on Amazon for only $9.95 (Kindle version is $2.99). This is also a great gift for those in your life who are seekin
Support the Show.
Want to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook group
Find us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @CPDilemmas
If you are a professional working with high-conflict co-parents, join our LinkedIn group.
Have a co-parent dilemma? Email Dilemma@CPDilemmas.com
Become a Non-Impossible VIP Listener for some really cool perks!
To get a special discount on therapy through BetterHelp, visit www.BetterHelp.com/Dilemma
Dealing with alcohol addiction in your co-parent relationship? Explore peace of mind with SoberLink. For a discount on your device, CLICK HERE.
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S4.E33. Should I Send the Kids to a Toxic Household?
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Diane & Rick respond to a listener’s question about withholding parenting time due to a history of domestic violence and continued toxicity in their other home. What are the steps to determine safety issues? How do parents balance protecting children with the risk of being accused of parental alienation? The co-hosts break it down.
WE HAVE A NEW RESOURCES PAGE ON THE WEBSITE! Visit www.CPDilemmas.com/resources to view the email protocol, 20 Responses to Difficult Co-Parents, and other documents discussed on the podcast.
We are excited to announce a new benefit for listeners who become Patreon VIPs (for only $10/month)! Diane will be hosting support groups online every Wednesday at noon (EST) for an hour. You can come to one or come to all.
Each week of the month will focus on a different subject:
1st Wednesday of each month: Staying Grounded in the Midst of Parental Alienation
2nd Wednesday of each month: Dealing with the Trauma of False Accusations
3rd Wednesdays: Surviving the Narcissistic Co-Parent
4th Wednesdays: Confronting Post-Separation Control and Abuse
CLICK HERE to become a Non-Impossible VIP, and the Zoom link will be sent to you each week.
If you have a problematic paragraph in your parenting plan that you would like the hosts to review, email it to 1234Dilemma@gmail.com.
To get a copy of the communication protocol order, CLICK HERE.
The digital version of our Communication Protocol Workshop is available for purchase. Click here to buy the video.
You’ll find instructions about the DRAGON method in the I Am Non-Impossible journal, AVAILABLE on Amazon for only $9.95 (Kindle version is $2.99). This
Support the Show.
Want to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook group
Find us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @CPDilemmas
If you are a professional working with high-conflict co-parents, join our LinkedIn group.
Have a co-parent dilemma? Email Dilemma@CPDilemmas.com
Become a Non-Impossible VIP Listener for some really cool perks!
To get a special discount on therapy through BetterHelp, visit www.BetterHelp.com/Dilemma
Dealing with alcohol addiction in your co-parent relationship? Explore peace of mind with SoberLink. For a discount on your device, CLICK HERE.
RATE THE SHOW!
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S4.E32. Summer Sabotage
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Diane and Rick answer listener Carlos’ question about the confusing paragraph in his parenting plan regarding the summer schedule. His co-parent is attempting to manipulate the schedule to get more time than the plan intends. The hosts discuss alternative ways to structure a plan like this and the importance of minimizing conflict for the children so they can enjoy their summer vacation.
WE HAVE A NEW RESOURCES PAGE ON THE WEBSITE! Visit www.CPDilemmas.com/resources to view the email protocol, 20 Responses to Difficult Co-Parents, and other documents discussed on the podcast.
We are excited to announce a new benefit for listeners who become Patreon VIPs (for only $10/month)! Diane will be hosting support groups online every Wednesday at noon (EST) for an hour. You can come to one or come to all.
Each week of the month will focus on a different subject:
1st Wednesday of each month: Staying Grounded in the Midst of Parental Alienation
2nd Wednesday of each month: Dealing with the Trauma of False Accusations
3rd Wednesdays: Surviving the Narcissistic Co-Parent
4th Wednesdays: Confronting Post-Separation Control and Abuse
CLICK HERE to become a Non-Impossible VIP, and the Zoom link will be sent to you each week.
If you have a problematic paragraph in your parenting plan that you would like the hosts to review, email it to 1234Dilemma@gmail.com.
To get a copy of the communication protocol order, CLICK HERE.
The digital version of our Communication Protocol Workshop is available for purchase. Click here to buy the video.
You’ll find instructions about the DRAGON method in the I Am Non-Impossible journal, AVAILABLE
Support the Show.
Want to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook group
Find us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @CPDilemmas
If you are a professional working with high-conflict co-parents, join our LinkedIn group.
Have a co-parent dilemma? Email Dilemma@CPDilemmas.com
Become a Non-Impossible VIP Listener for some really cool perks!
To get a special discount on therapy through BetterHelp, visit www.BetterHelp.com/Dilemma
Dealing with alcohol addiction in your co-parent relationship? Explore peace of mind with SoberLink. For a discount on your device, CLICK HERE.
RATE THE SHOW!
CLICK HERE to subscribe to our monthly podcast email to get a sneak peak into upcoming topics
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