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If you are considering or going through divorce or separation, please attend — we can help!
If you are a service provider interested in building connections with those navigating these difficult transitions, or with other providers, we welcome you!
It is our mission to create a trusted, safe, and supportive environment where you can gain information from our featured experts to help you manage these changes in your life easier, efficiently, and with more satisfactory outcomes.
Experts, you will not only meet people seeking services like yours, but you will also get to know others working in these areas to build strong networks that will support your clients through education and encouragement.
Our groups are designed to help those who are going through divorce or separation, whether you are a professional or someone who needs guidance in this area.
Together we will grow, learn, set goals, achieve dreams and share mutual respect.
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Our groups meet online via zoom. Check the events page on our website.
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Life Changes Channel Podcast
Are you or someone you know considering, dealing with, or been through a divorce or separation? Well you’re in the right place. You don’t have to do this alone. There are people who care & want to help.
Hi! I’m Deena Kordt. An author, blogger, publisher & compassion advocate. Join me on the Life Changes Channel.
You are going to hear from our team of experts & professionals how to navigate this difficult transition in your life easier, more efficiently, and with better outcomes.
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Special Series:
“Hope in Hell” is a series dedicated to creating more awareness about Domestic Abuse by sharing information, stories and opportunities to meet & join those who are making a difference.
“Divorce Diaries” is a series of candid conversations & lessons learned from people who’ve been there and want to share their experiences to encourage others.
“Redefining Family” is a parenting series supporting those in co- , step- , bonus, guardian & other parent roles.
“Bite Size” series give you short quick bits of inspiration, encouragement, action ideas & more on numerous topics.
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Resource Links
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Information about legal considerations of divorce / separation:
Podcast Episodes:
“Family Law 101” - Katie Ayer
“What is Litigation?” - Carolyn Grogan
”What About Our Property” - Christine Shepherd
”What About Spousal Support?” - Joshua Wasylciw
”What About Prenups?” - Eric Law
”What About Child Support?” - Joshua Wasylciw
”Busting Myths About Common-Law” - Christine ShepherdOther Resources:
Resolve Legal Group
Calgary Legal Guidance
Divorce Forms and Instructions -
Podcast Episodes:
“Are You Ready?” - Ann Davidson
“Is Mediation Right for You?” - Don Schapira
”Mediation FAQs” - Andrea Richards
”Understanding the Other” - Dr. Wes Thiessen
”Divorce Mentoring” - Dori Braddell
”Coaching for Better Outcomes” - Heidi Dinning
”Will We Ever Agree?” - Andrea RichardsOther Resources:
Fresh Start Mediation -
Pyramid Psychology: Counseling & Coaching for Teen Girls - Chantal Cote (Cochrane)
Podcast Episodes:
“What About the Children?” - Diana Lowe
”Listen Up Parents!” - Louise Rellis
”Girls on Fire” - Theresa Stanley
”Youth in Crisis” - Louise Rellis
”A First Responder’s Voice” - Cynthia Hamilton Urquhart
”The Malnourished Marriage” - Nancy Perpall
”Divorce Sucks” - Nadine Michael
’Mum, Dad Can You Hear Me?” - Despina Mavridou
’My Name Is…” - John Berrens (coming Dec. 18/23Blog:
Parental Alienation
A Child’s Journey through Divorce
How Do We Tell The Kids?Links from Diana Lowe:
Brain Science links:
How Brains Are Built: The Core Story of Brain Development (4 min)Brains: Journey to Resilience (8 min)
Alberta Family Wellness Initiative
Online brain story certification program is available for free, through the Palix Foundation's Alberta Family Wellness Initiative(AFWI). There is alot of important information on brain science and resilience on the AFWI website, including links to the certification:
- The online Core Story Brain Certification is a free, in-depth course for anyone who wants to learn more about the science of brain development. There are 19 self-paced modules, with videos of more than 30 leading experts in neurobiology and mental health. Registration is here.
Other important brain story resources are available on the Harvard Center for the Developing Child, including in particular:
“Three Principles to Improve Outcomes for Children and Families”, Harvard Center on the Developing Child, updated in 2021:
The coParenter platform provides families with a number of tools to help them manage, organize and resolve everyday co-parenting responsibilities, with (or without) the assistance of a coach or mediator.
These tools include:
- documented messaging, with a language filter that coaches parents to use appropriate language
- templates and support to create parenting time schedules, which can be incorporated into existing online calendars. This includes regular schedules, vacation schedules and holidays
- tools to reach agreement on issues, activities and schedules
- tracking parenting time
- triage and diagnose issues
- share child-related information
- manage and document expensesFamilies can be referred to sign up for coParenter at www.coparenter.com
And another resource that has been piloted in Alberta is a program called "New Ways for Families" (NWFF) which ran a 3-year pilot in Medicine Hat, which was a collaboration between the Ministry of Justice & Solicitor General, legal and social service practitioners and the Court of King's Bench. The case study of this program showed tremendous value in this approach. Online courses are available to learn about the approach and gain the skills to coach families to better approaches here
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Podcast Episodes:
“Feeling Seen” - Dr. Jody Carrington
”Hypnosis Helps You Reach Your Goals” - Trisha Fuller
“Healing with Horses” - Shari Lange
”Now What? Rediscovering Yourself After Divorce” - Stacey Berger
”Quick Tip to Reduce Anxiety” - Trisha Fuller
”Activate Your Energy” - Patricia Dalgleish
”Confidence from the Outside In” - Leisa Krauss
”You Are Not Invisible After 50” - Kiran Kumar
”Don’t Be Afraid of Yourself” - Jena JakeOther Resources:
Synergy For Health - Joan SmallBusiness & Life Coach - Stacey Berger
Hypnotist - Trisha Fuller
Mental Health Support from CMHA: with daily check-ins, friendship circles and more
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Podcast Episodes:
“Helping Women Find a Home of Their Own” - Nicki Pike
”Real Help with Real Estate” - Sarah Scott
”What About the Finances?” - Holly Brady
”More on Mortgages” - Nicki Pike
”Intuitive Financial Coaching” - Dallas SleemanOther Resources:
Spousal Buyout - Krista LindstromCertified Divorce Financial Analyst - Holly Brady
Real Estate Concierge Service - Sarah Scott (Calgary)
Mortgage Broker- Nicki Pike (Red Deer)
Mortgage Broker - Sandi Scott (Calgary)
Divorce Realtors - Cheryl Koffman & Robyn Yack (GTA)
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Support for those experiencing domestic (intimate partner) violence / abuse.
Podcast Episodes:
“Hope in Hell Intro” - Deena Kordt
”Women on Wings” - Maj Osman
”The Dirty Little Secret of Many” - Donna James
”Narcissist Abuse 101” - Chantal Contorines
”Let’s Break the Silence” - Angeline ConstantinouOther Resources:
Be Empowered Alberta (includes various links to resource websites in the tri-region, as well as Sagesse as well as a link to register for updates on Finding Our Voices 6-week program.Safe Horizon
”Shelter Movers” - Elsa Perry
The Today Centre (Edmonton)
Women on Wings (Calgary)
Sagesse (Calgary & Alberta)
Women's Shelters (Alberta)
Women's Shelters (Canada)
List of Global ResourcesAlberta Courts – Domestic Abuse
Abuse & Law in Alberta - Law Central (Alberta)
Victim Support - Edmonton Police Service (EPS)
Victim Services of Alberta
About Family Violence - Gov’t of CanadaDomestic Abuse Resources
Sagesse Real Talk / Workshops - tools for understanding & supporting
Help from Donna James:
Escape Plan Tips
Financial Escape Plan Tips
Event Documentation Notes
Escape Bag ListEnd Coercive Control USA: Katie Amber
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Fairway Divorce Solutions
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“Mum, Dad Can You Hear Me?” - Despina Mavridou
“My Name Is..” - John Berrens
“Feeling Seen” - Dr. Jody Carrington