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When your marriage crumbles, figuring out how to effectively parent with your ex can feel like navigating a minefield. Co-parenting counseling, an approach that helps divorced couples prioritize their children's needs over their own complicated emotions, can help. In this podcast episode licensed professional counselor Kelley Hopkins-Alvarez explains how.Co-parenting counselors are licensed mental health professionals who provide expert recommendations and guidance to help parents communicate better and make child-focused decisions. Unlike court-appointed parenting coordinators, co-parenting counselors don’t have the authority to adjudicate disputes or enforce parenting agreements. They do, however, have the skills and ability to help parents create a functional new family dynamic where both parents can learn to work together for their children's wellbeing.If you’re searching for practical strategies for navigating common co-parenting dilemmas, such as setting boundaries, managing emotions, and creating actionable goals that prioritize children’s well-being, this episode may provide the answers you seek. Co-parenting counseling can help you transform your contentious parental dynamics into a productive partnership, helping you and your spouse align on critical parenting decisions.If you or someone you know is experiencing parenting challenges, this podcast episode just might change everything for you.About KelleyKelley Hopkins-Alvarez, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice in Ridgefield, Connecticut, specializing in assisting couples at relationship crossroads, particularly when one party is uncertain about the marriage's future. She offers Couples Therapy, Affair Recovery, Sex Therapy, Discernment Counseling, Healing Separation Support, and Co-Parenting Counseling. Kelley also provides non-adversarial divorce support to divorcing partners, helping them navigate communication impasses to make important decisions during and after the divorce process. Focused on child wellbeing, she aids co-parents in developing a new relationship centered on their kids’ needs. Kelley is among a select group of mental health providers trained in mediation and collaborative divorce, offering cooperative and efficient options.Connect with KelleyYou can connect with Kelley on LinkedIn at Kelley Hopkins-Alvarez and on Facebook at Kelley Hopkins-Alvarez: Manifesting Positive Outcomes and follow Kelley on Instagram at KelleyHopkinsAlvarezLPC. To learn more about Kelley’s work visit her website at Kelley Hopkins-Alvarez and her YouTube channel at Kelley Hopkins-Alvarez, LPC.Additional Resources:The Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial DivorceOur Family WizardKaren Covy is a Divorce Coach and Consultant, Lawyer, Author, and Speaker who is dedicated to helping people make the best decisions possible for themselves, their families, and their future - especially in stressful times. You can check out Karen's videos on YouTube.You can connect with Karen on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on her own website at karencovy.com.