Resolving Negative Relationship Patterns and Navigating Divorce

Divorce, especially when children are involved, can be complex and emotionally challenging. Resolving negative relationship patterns is crucial for a positive separation experience. In this episode, licensed professional counselor Kelley Hopkins-Alvarez, LPC,CST,MS,MSEd,NCC, sheds light on navigating these complexities and fostering collaboration during divorce. Key Insights: Understanding Negative Relationship Cycles: Kelley discusses how unresolved negative relationship cycles impact collaborative divorce, emphasizing trust, communication, and resentment as critical factors. Navigating Mediation and Collaborative Divorce: Techniques for finding common ground and workarounds during mediation are explored, highlighting the importance of focusing on smaller agenda items for effective collaboration. Role of Therapists and Divorce Financial Consultants: Kelley stresses the significance of therapists and divorce financial consultants in addressing emotional and financial aspects, guiding couples through the process with a focus on children's developmental needs. Handling Money-Related Conflicts: Caucusing and separate discussions are suggested to allow individuals to express themselves openly while delicately addressing mental health concerns throughout the divorce process. Returning to Collaboration: This section emphasizes the importance of returning to the collaborative process with an open mind, the necessity for compromise, and teamwork, especially for parents shaping the family's future. Topics Discussed: Negative relationship cycles' impact on collaborative divorce Finding common ground during mediation Role of therapists and divorce financial consultants Communication strategies for couples Empowering couples to develop new relationships Addressing emotional challenges and supporting children Long-term impacts and family leadership About Kelley Hopkins-Alvarez, LPC,CST,MS,MSEd,NCC: Kelley is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in Co-Parenting, Discernment Counseling, Divorce Support, and Couples and Sex Therapy. She focuses on empowering clients and prioritizing their emotional well-being. She actively works collaboratively to ensure a non-adversarial approach, particularly concerning children's needs. Connect with Kelley: Website: www.kelleyhopkinsalvarez.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kelleyhopkinsalvarez Twitter: @KelleyHAlvarez About the Podcast: Hosted by Olivia Summerhill, a Certified Financial Planner, Divorce Specialist, and Money Coach, the podcast aims to provide affluent women with guidance during divorce. Featuring insights from divorce professionals, it offers tips on maintaining a lifestyle during and after the divorce. Connect with Olivia: Website: www.summerhillfirm.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/oliviasummerhill Tune in to discover how handling money-related conflicts, fostering collaboration, and addressing emotional challenges can help wealthy women navigate a more informed and supportive divorce process.