In a typical divorce, the last thing on people’s minds is usually the importance of taking care of their mental health. Working to help people with this goal is Karen Ela Kenny, a LICSW and Collaborative Divorce Coach and Facilitator. Karen has a private practice as a psychotherapist and has seen clients since 1982 in …
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Collaborative Divorce Coach Interview With Ann Conway
Speaking with Ann Conway helped to shed a lot of light on what it’s like to work as a collaborative divorce coach. Ann is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Nashua, NH who has worked in the field for over 45 years. In her private practice, Ann has worked with adults, adolescents, and families …
Why We Use Coaches in Collaborative Divorce
By Karen Ela Kenny Very often a client will ask their attorney, “Why do we need a Coach? Won’t that just be an added expense that we don’t really need?” These are valid questions and here are some helpful responses. The Coach will meet with the parties together and individually before a Participation Agreement is …
Why Choose a Collaborative Divorce – Coach’s Perspective
Why Choose a Collaborative Divorce – Coach Perspective By Caren Rifkin, LICSW, Collaborative Coach When divorcing couples treat each other like adversaries in a lawsuit, the effects can be devastating to individuals and families. When a couple chooses to divorce using collaborative practice, the process is distinctly different. Working collaboratively with a professional team and …