Divorce Counseling
Co-Parenting Solutions

Helping YOU rebuild after separation or divorce

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Divorce counseling is a relatively recent addition to the field of therapy. While many individuals may be familiar with premarital counseling and relationship counseling, the concept of divorce counseling is less well-known. This specialized form of mental health counseling focuses on assisting families in navigating the complex emotions surrounding their marriage and divorce respectfully and constructively.

The primary objective of divorce counseling is to alleviate stress for all parties involved by offering professional guidance and support. It can benefit couples considering divorce by providing an unbiased perspective and equipping them with tools to make informed decisions. Additionally, divorce counseling extends its assistance to couples already in the process of divorce, providing ongoing support during this challenging period. Once the divorce is finalized, the therapy can seamlessly transition to post-divorce counseling, aiding individuals in adapting to their new life.

How a divorce counselor can help

Jordan can help with

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Navigating the stages of divorce and coping with the associated grief.

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Teaching coping skills to manage your emotions effectively.

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Reducing conflict and stress levels for the entire family.

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Providing guideance, encouragement, and support throughout the process.

Benefits of Divorce Counseling

Jordan can help you to manage the divorce process by coaching you in the following areas.

Development of techniques to manage negative feelings and resolve conflicts.
Guide you along the path as you consider the option of divorce and decide about the future of your marriage (if you haven't decided yet).
Help you deal with different stages of the divorce and separation process.
Provide a space that allows you to address unresolved issues in a respectful manner before going your separate ways, giving closure to both of you.
Helping you to make future relationships more successful.
Provide support as you transition into your new life.

Improve troubled relationships with your ex-partner, children, or other family members

Jordan provides comprehensive support throughout the divorce journey, addressing the emotional stages involved by offering grief counseling and teaching valuable coping skills. Through his expertise, Jordan helps clients navigate the emotional stages of divorce, empowering them to heal and thrive in their post-divorce life.

Helping You Develop Coping Skills to Thrive Through Difficult Times

Based in Surrey, BC, Jordan Penner operates a private practice that assists individuals facing an impending divorce or those who have already experienced a divorce in navigating their post divorce lives.

The separation and divorce process can present significant challenges and upheaval in your life plan. Seeking strategies to manage your emotions, resolve conflict with your former partner, and navigate the transition into a new chapter is essential to your wellbeing during this extreme circumstance. Engaging with a divorce therapist can be a valuable choice to support your adjustment and personal growth while going through a divorce.

Experienced in Divorce Counseling

Jordan Penner is a registered clinical counselor licensed through the BCACC. Jordan’s training includes a Masters’s Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling and extensive training and certificates through the Justice Institute, The Law Society of BC, and the BCACC.

Co-Parenting

Co-parenting arises from the need to provide stability, support, and healthy development for children when their parents are no longer together.

Here are some key reasons why co-parenting is necessary:

Child Well-being

Shared Responsibilities

Co-parenting ensures that both parents continue to share the responsibilities of raising and caring for their children. This includes making decisions together, coordinating schedules, and providing consistent and reliable support.

Healthy Parent-Child Relationships

Co-parenting enables children to maintain strong bonds with both parents. It allows for ongoing emotional connection, regular interaction, and the opportunity for children to receive love, guidance, and nurturing from both parents.

Positive Role Modeling

By engaging in cooperative co-parenting, parents can model effective communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills for their children. This helps children learn how to navigate relationships and handle challenges in a constructive manner.

Consistency and Stability

Co-parenting provides stability and consistency in children’s lives following separation or divorce. Maintaining consistent routines, rules, and expectations across households can contribute to the child’s sense of security and overall well-being.

Reduced Conflict

Effective co-parenting helps minimize conflict between parents, creating a more peaceful and harmonious environment for children. This will have a positive impact on their emotional health and reduce the potential negative effects of parental conflict on children’s development.

Overall, co-parenting recognizes the ongoing parental responsibilities and the importance of fostering healthy relationships between children and both parents. It aims to prioritize the well-being and best interests of the children as they navigate the changes associated with their parents’ separation or divorce.

Jordan will work with you to:

Create Plans to help you co-parent and share child custody.

In such situations, a therapist can play a crucial role in helping you and your ex shift your focus from yourselves to the well-being of your children. By doing so, therapy can assist you in effectively managing your emotions, anger, expectations, and disappointments.

Regain access when the relationship has broken down.

In certain instances, the co-parenting process can experience breakdowns, resulting in parent losing access to their child or a deterioration of the overall relationship. When faced with such situation, Jordan collaborated with a team of counselors to engage with all parties involved and initiates the process of rebuilding the relationship. This therapeutic intervention can be pursued through a mutual agreement among all parties, while in some cases, it may be court-ordered.

Solve Coparenting Challenges

Co-parenting presents one of the most significant challenges for families going through a divorce, as it involves adapting to new routines and schedules. Divorce will bring about change in everything, affecting not only the adults but also the children involved. This transition can envoke jealousy and resentment, especially if you or your ex has a new partner entering the children’s lives.

Support you with your co-parenting plans

Joran has been working with a specialized team for over a decade to support individuals and families in adjusting to life post divorce. Jordan works with families and individuals who are interested in strengthening their relationship with their children.

Is Divorce Coaching Right for you?

If you experience any of the following symptoms or signs, it may be beneficial to consider seeking a divorce therapist:

Divorce Counseling Co-Parenting Solutions