Supportive Divorce Services and Counseling in Madison,CT
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.  
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!
Divorce Coaching
A  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
sessions with a counselor in their private office.  
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 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.
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, resolving
conflict,commitment and trust
are some  areas which can be
effected. If you feel that a
divorce has had an  impact on
your  relationships, consider a
private  session.
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.
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