Services offered
Parenting Coordination
One of the roles of a parenting coordinator is to help parents implement and follow through with the parenting plan. Parenting coordinators can also help parents learn how to problem solve, and communicate more effectively. When parents are unable to do so, the parenting coordinator may make a final decision based on what is in the best interest of the child(ren) based on the parenting plan. The parenting coordinator will not change decisions, such as primary residence, relocation or make major changes to the parenting time.
Voice of the Child Reports
The Voice of the Child (VOC) Report provides parents and the courts with an understanding of how children are feeling and what they want with respect to time spent with both parents. The VOC Report will not provide recommendations but rather it will present the views and preferences of the child(ren).
Individual Counselling
Going through a separation and/or divorce can be an emotionally draining experience. It often times brings up a lot of emotions that are sometimes difficult to manage. The strong emotions can bring us out of our window of tolerance. Having a professional to provide support can help the experience of the separation/divorce feel much more manageable.
Child Specialist
Separation and divorce is hard for most adults and strong emotions, are often times seen and heard in unhealthy ways. Children also experience a lot of emotions related to the change in their family circumstances and too often parents believe they are not impacted by it. Regardless of how you may think your child is managing the family change, giving them an opportunity to speak to a professional may be the best thing you as a parent can offer them during this time.
Counselling Focused on Parenting after Separation / Divorce
Having difficulty trusting that the other parent has the ability to effectively parent or has the children's best interest in mind? Working with a therapist might be the best option to help you address and manage these concerns.
Family Professional
Family professionals have a unique set of skills that are essential in separation and divorce that manages and addresses the emotional aspects of this challenging time. The family professional, in collaboration with parents create a parenting plan and keep the process child focused.