Supportive Divorce Services and Counseling in Madison,CT
Collaborative Child Specialist
A Child Specialist keeps parents focused on the
needs of the children involved in the divorce.
The Child Specialist is trained in child
development,  and knowledgeable of issues
involving child-related matters of divorce.
Choose a cooperative separation or  divorce.  Put your children first.
The Collaborative Divorce  can empower you to minimize the pain and stress of separation and divorce. It is a new cooperative
approach which fosters communication and supported negotiation in a non adversarial manner. Coastal Counseling Associates is one
of the founding members of Divorce Solutions of Connecticut  www.divorcesolutionsofct.com: a professional association of
attorneys, financial planners and divorce coaches who assist clients through a negotiation based divorce settlement outside of the
courtroom. The collaborative team is customized to fit each family. Children's concerns are well represented when choosing  
collaborative divorce.  Counselors have membership in The International Association of Collaborative Professionals.
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If you  would like to speak with one of the family specialists call  Coastal Counseling Associates  203-245-1956
Individual
Children
Families
Coaching
Divorce
Marriage
Mediation
Parenting
Coastal Counseling Associates has assembled a diverse team of professional counselors trained in conflict
resolution techniques, and family systems to address the unique needs of families experiencing transitions such
as separation, divorce, co-parenting issues,  post divorce recovery, blended families, and remarriage issues
Divorce Recovery
Trained mental health professionals offer supportive  coaching sessions
on divorce recovery. Sessions are as frequent as requested and focus on
the transition from  present to the future.  Goals of each individual are
explored. Sessions are not psychotherapy, and there is no clinical
treatment. The experience is solution focused, private, and supportive.
Create a solid foundation for a fresh start and enlist the expertise of a
trained professional. Learn to empower yourself!
Collaborative Divorce Coaching
A Collaborative Divorce Coach is an  important team member to the clients who
choose this non-adversarial divorce approach. They are effective during this
difficult transition by keeping clients focused and goal directed. Divorce Coaches
teach problem-solving, communication, anger management skills, and conflict
resolution skills. They help to normalize  emotions during divorce,  assist family
members in understanding and redefining roles within the new family structure,
and encourage planning for the future.
Family Restructuring Workshops
Mental health professionals are trained to assist families in the redefining of roles following a
major change in the structure of a family. Some of these changes include divorce, separation,
the blending of two families, and remarriage. The approach is solution focused and family
members can attend workshops with a counselor in their private office.  The focus of the
restructuring is to help children step forward feeling less stressed by the transition and to
address any questions about their  new roles together. Individual family members can
participate in the educational session or the family as a unit.
Parent Coordination
A Parent Coordinator is a supportive divorce specialist assisting parents during
this difficult time of transition. Mental health professionals trained as mediators
assist parents in developing parenting plans during separation or divorce. With
the help of the Parent Coordinator, parents negotiate everything from discipline,
to sharing time, to setting up two homes for the children.  Plans are agreed upon
and put in place by both parents. Parents may revisit Coastal Counseling
Associates for help in modifying parenting plans at any time. Please click on the
link below titled Parenting and read more about The Sound Parenting Program.
Counseling for Children of Divorce
Counseling can be an important intervention
with children who are experiencing divorce.
Frequently children blame themselves and can
experience a full range of emotions such as
rejection, fear,anger and confusion.
Counselors are trained in family systems and
behavioral approaches unique to children
experiencing this  major transition. They  
provide  support to children while fostering
communication with both parents.
Counseling for Adult Children of Divorce
A parents' divorce can have an impact on a child
that can last into adulthood.  Issues such as
intimacy, the way to resolve conflict, trust,
commitment, and how to teach children about
relationships can be effected. If you feel that your
parents' divorce has had a negative impact on you
in your own relationships, consider this
opportunity to address concerns in a private
confidential session.
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