Throughout the divorce process, from the very beginning until the post-divorce work is complete, and a new chapter is underway, the certified divorce coach supports the client in making the best possible decisions every day. Whether it is being the best parent they can be, being responsive to the requests for information made by those supporting the process or focusing on developing a new identity and new role as head of their own household, the client is not alone.
A divorce coach helps their client to see the real impact of their actions or decisions on other members of the family. The goal is to help them to step back and get in touch with who they are when they are at their best. Self-awareness is the first step towards emotional intelligence, and I think you will agree that the business of divorce could use a good dose of emotional intelligence! It’s a coach’s job to help the client step back and see if there is a different interpretation of the behavior they’re seeing their spouse exhibit.
Imagine sitting in front of a father who is now facing a divorce and is worried that he is going to lose connection with his children, that somehow he is going to be excluded from their life, even with a parenting plan in place. In his anxiety to want to see more of his children, he is causing his spouse a lot of anxiety and she then reacts negatively to him which only made him more panicked.
He then demands more time with his children outside of his appointed parenting times, which causes his former spouse to become reactive and aggressively protective of the children.
As a coach, you want to tell this poor distraught man sitting in front of you that his former spouse might be just as scared as he is that she’s going to lose the children. How do you turn it around and ask him, I wonder how she feels? Anxious? Upset? Concerned? Is she automatically pushing back?
“What can YOU do?”, you ask yourself.
Even if you recognize what this is, perhaps you feel deep compassion for both parties but don’t see a way out.
This is where one of the great benefits of the CDC Certified Divorce Coach® community comes into play.
You see, when the training is over, there is a generous group of coaches all pursuing ways to support clients in these difficult situations. CDC Certified Divorce Coaches often have expertise in any of these very difficult situations. Reaching out through our online community or through a member profile search connects you to people that have the answer for you.
Becoming a divorce coach is one of the most fulfilling and satisfying career paths you can embark on. If your single most important goal is to support people going through a divorce in not only making their own decisions but making the best possible decisions they can for themselves, their family, and their future, then becoming a CDC Certified Divorce Coach® might be for you.
The CDC Certified Divorce Coach® program includes not only the skills and know-how to be a great divorce coach but also the business building blocks that you can use to attract your ideal clients and serve them in a professional manner and engage with other divorce professionals on solid footing. You will have a solid foundation in place starting from your first day as a CDC® Certified Divorce Coach!
Register by September 10th for the CDC Certified Divorce Coach® Virtual and Experiential Training, which starts September 19 with two live and interactive instructor-led Zoom calls weekly through December 19, 2023, plus Mentor and Peer coaching throughout the program.
Most importantly, don’t miss the deadline of August 10 to qualify for the early Bonus Program, “Getting Clients for Divorce Coaching,” a month-long course focusing on attracting divorce coaching clients.
Want a taste of what is covered in the program? Join us for our free Divorce Masterclass to experience the interactive live training that is unique to this divorce coach training program. Find out more information here: https://certifieddivorcecoach.com/free-webinars/
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If you’re considering becoming a CDC® Certified Divorce Coach, you should attend our free 6-part Masterclass Sessions for those who would like to explore more about how divorce coaching plays out in real life.
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Explore what becoming a CDC® Certified Divorce Coach could mean to you by looking at the information on the website.
Then set up a one-on-one call with one of the co-founders of the Divorce Coaching Intensive to have all your questions answered. We are happy to help you sort out whether this choice is likely to help you meet your professional and personal repurposing needs.
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