The Collaborative Center of Southern California Puts Families First in the South Bay
Hermosa Beach office provides assistance for struggling marriages all under one roof. By Jon Kramer, LCSW and Kimbery Davidson, ESQ. Conceptualizing divorce and reconciliation differently…When a couple senses “something” is not working in their relationship, they may wonder where to turn first. Frequently, they become emotionally paralyzed with what to do. Would a marriage counselor,…
Read MoreIs Discernment Counseling Right For You?
By Jon Kramer, LCSW and Kelly Anderson, LMFT The Collaborative Center of Southern California (CCSC) offers a unique service developed by Dr. William Doherty and his team in Minnesota called Discernment counseling. Discernment counseling is a way for couples to look at their options before making a final decision about divorce. It is most appropriate…
Read MoreWhen Couples Therapy Breaks Down. Now What?
By Jon Kramer, LCSW It is 6:15 on a Tuesday Evening and the counseling room is hot. The heat is being generated from the tension between Jim and Sarah (*names have been fictionalized*). I am their Couples Therapist. I can feel the intensity building and I need to slow them down. I have to do…
Read MoreThe 5 Fantasies of Stepfamily Life
By Susan Davis-Swanson, Ph.D., LCSW You’ve pictured it since you met your new partner: the marriage, the children, a cozy home together. You never thought of all things that could disrupt this idyllic picture: the changes that you stepchildren won’t like you, the ex that will not seem to disappear, and the challenges of parenting…
Read MoreFrom the KIDS Perspective: Co-Parenting Through Divorce
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.0.63″] From the KIDS Perspective: Co-Parenting Through Divorce Research shows that respectful co-parenting can provide children their best chance of living normal lives after separation and divorce. Develop better parenting skills Reduce conflict causing damage to kids Handle difficult emotions Improve…
Read MoreAnderson Family Mediation – Divorce Support Group
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.0.63″] DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP will commence on Thursday, January 12, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. and continue thereafter every other Thursday. This is an open group for both men and women. This ongoing support group will explore the emotional, financial, legal and…
Read MoreHow to Get the Most Out of Your Divorce Process
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Don’t get derailed! Get information about financial and emotional aspects of divorce that can help you go through this tough time in the best way possible. This is a complimentary workshop offered by the Collaborative Center of Southern California. Presenters: Dawn Strachan CDFA, CEA & Sheila…
Read MoreThriving Marriages
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Thriving Marriages – A Premarital / Newly Married Workshop Covering such topics as: Tools for successful marriage Navigating through conflict Establish financial compatibility The business of marriage Please sign up today by calling (310) 874-3944 or submit your questions below. Group is now forming. Collaborative…
Read MoreUSC Trust & Estate Conference
From the Dark Side: What Trust & Estate Lawyers Need to Know About Divorce Presented by Christopher Moore November 18, 2016 – 10:30am Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Los Angeles, California A one hour presentation about divorce issues for trust and estate lawyers.
Read MoreWhen Worlds Collide – Some Things Trust and Estate Lawyers Need to Know About Divorce Law
Crossover Issues Between Divorce and Trust and Estate Law Presented by Christopher Moore October 3, 2016 A presentation by Christopher Moore, a specialist in both family law and trust and estate law, before the Central Arizona Estate Planning Council a group of 150 law professionals.
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