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FATHER'S DAY - TOP 5 TIPS....
Father's Day is just around the corner. This can be a difficult and emotional day for many separated families for varying reasons. Take a moment to reassure your clients that this can be a day of celebration and fun and if possible, let the kids spend the day with their Dad. below are our top 5 tips to help children enjoy the day with Dad.
1. Plan to have your child/ren spend time with their Dad on Father's Day
Let kids be kids. Children typically love both parents and should be encouraged to enjoy time and celebrate their Dad or the father figure/s in their lives on Father's Day.
2. Let your child/ren celebrate everyone they wish to celebrate
Dads, grandfathers, father figures, step dads, bonus dads and everyone in between.
3. Help your child/ren put together a small gift
You can make sure your child has some spare change to purchase a little gift for Dad if their school is having a stall or get creative - help kids make a card, draw a picture or create a little video to give or send to their Dad.
4. Show a little Flexibility
Try to work around any special celebration so that your child/ren don't miss out.
5. Keep it a happy day
Try not to over think it and keep things simple.
The team at Divorce Done Differently wishes you all the Dad's and Father Figure's out there a very Happy Father's Day! |
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| In 2025, as a way of continuing to give back to others, we have collaborated with Two Good Co to create a campaign called
"A MEAL FOR A MEDIATION".
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LET'S GET OURSELVES THINKING |
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| When it comes to resolving conflict, our brains 🧠 play a crucial role in how we react and respond. The neuroscience teaches us about the importance of taking our time:
🖤 Emotional Regulation: High-stakes situations can trigger our fight-or-flight response. By going slow, we allow our prefrontal cortex - responsible for rational thinking - to take over, helping us manage emotions effectively.
🖤 Listen carefully: Slowing down encourages us to listen actively, fostering empathy and understanding. Research shows that when we truly listen, we're more likely to find common ground.
🖤 Take a breather: Taking a step back provides clarity. It allows us to reflect on our own feelings and perspectives, making it easier to approach the other party with an open mind.
🖤 Trust: A low and slow approach demonstrates respect and commitment to resolving the issue which helps to build trust.
So next time you find yourself in a conflict, try a few of these tips. It's a lifetime of patience & Practice.
P.S. I'm deep in practice 😉 |
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| How to Untie A Balloon – A Negotiator’s Guide to Avoid Popping Under Pressure
by Ryan M. Dunlap
Pressure management is the key to effective leadership, conflict resolution, and staying composed when life feels like it's stretching you to the limit. In How to Untie a Balloon, former hostage negotiator and founder of Conflictish Ryan Dunlap provides practical strategies for managing stress, mastering conflict management, and building emotional resilience.
Dunlap reveals the hidden impact of pressure on our thoughts, decisions, and actions. Using the analogy of a balloon, he demonstrates how unchecked stress, unresolved tension, and mismanaged conflict can lead us to self-destructive behaviours-making us dangerous to ourselves and those around us.
This book offers a practical roadmap to mastering conflict resolution for adults and implementing effective conflict reduction strategies. Through real-world narratives and the F.I.R.S.T. Steps framework, Dunlap simplifies complex conflicts into manageable components: Feelings, Interests, Relationships, Situation, and Toll. These strategies for resolving conflict enhance your self-awareness and empower you with the conflict management techniques needed to lead effectively in high-pressure environments.
Through each step of the F.I.R.S.T. Steps framework, you'll learn how to:
- Regain control over your emotions-so you don't react in ways that cost you respect and influence.
- Pinpoint what really matters-separating surface frustrations from deeper issues driving your stress.
- Strengthen your relationships-so conflict doesn't leave you bitter, burned out, or alone.
- Navigate high-stakes situations with confidence-no more second-guessing or spiralling under pressure.
- Recognise and release built-up tension-effectively managing stress through practical conflict management techniques.
How to Untie a Balloon delivers methods for conflict resolution, negotiation, and personal development. Master strategies for managing workplace conflict, maintaining emotional control, and enhancing your ability to resolve conflicts effectively in both personal and professional settings. |
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| How to Untie A Balloon – A Negotiator’s Guide to Avoid Popping Under Pressure
by Ryan M. Dunlap
Pressure management is the key to effective leadership, conflict resolution, and staying composed when life feels like it's stretching you to the limit. In How to Untie a Balloon, former hostage negotiator and founder of Conflictish Ryan Dunlap provides practical strategies for managing stress, mastering conflict management, and building emotional resilience.
Dunlap reveals the hidden impact of pressure on our thoughts, decisions, and actions. Using the analogy of a balloon, he demonstrates how unchecked stress, unresolved tension, and mismanaged conflict can lead us to self-destructive behaviours-making us dangerous to ourselves and those around us.
This book offers a practical roadmap to mastering conflict resolution for adults and implementing effective conflict reduction strategies. Through real-world narratives and the F.I.R.S.T. Steps framework, Dunlap simplifies complex conflicts into manageable components: Feelings, Interests, Relationships, Situation, and Toll. These strategies for resolving conflict enhance your self-awareness and empower you with the conflict management techniques needed to lead effectively in high-pressure environments.
Through each step of the F.I.R.S.T. Steps framework, you'll learn how to:
- Regain control over your emotions-so you don't react in ways that cost you respect and influence.
- Pinpoint what really matters-separating surface frustrations from deeper issues driving your stress.
- Strengthen your relationships-so conflict doesn't leave you bitter, burned out, or alone.
- Navigate high-stakes situations with confidence-no more second-guessing or spiralling under pressure.
- Recognise and release built-up tension-effectively managing stress through practical conflict management techniques.
How to Untie a Balloon delivers methods for conflict resolution, negotiation, and personal development. Master strategies for managing workplace conflict, maintaining emotional control, and enhancing your ability to resolve conflicts effectively in both personal and professional settings. |
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| TORN
by Nicole Madigan
A move away from non-fiction and conflict resolution, but still a topic many of us will have clients considering. Is love enough? In Torn, four women face the biggest decisions of their lives. Will they stay or will they go?
Anna is in her early seventies and met her future husband when they were 12 years old. One day, Anna's daughter handed her a card from another woman.
Kate is in her mid-fifties. Her husband gave Kate her dream family, and for her kids, she tolerated his drinking and affairs. But then he started gambling away their futures.
Liana, in her mid-forties, was in a series of abusive relationships before she finally met a man who seemed 'normal'. Then she spotted the signs of addiction she knew all too well.
Amanda, in her mid-thirties, and her husband were childhood sweethearts. She found out he'd been visiting sex workers since their wedding – then she met the love of her life.
Torn is an intimate, compelling exploration of the age-old dilemma: to stay in an unhappy relationship, or to leave? This book is about four women in moments of crisis – and what they chose to do next. |
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| TORN
by Nicole Madigan
A move away from non-fiction and conflict resolution, but still a topic many of us will have clients considering. Is love enough? In Torn, four women face the biggest decisions of their lives. Will they stay or will they go?
Anna is in her early seventies and met her future husband when they were 12 years old. One day, Anna's daughter handed her a card from another woman.
Kate is in her mid-fifties. Her husband gave Kate her dream family, and for her kids, she tolerated his drinking and affairs. But then he started gambling away their futures.
Liana, in her mid-forties, was in a series of abusive relationships before she finally met a man who seemed 'normal'. Then she spotted the signs of addiction she knew all too well.
Amanda, in her mid-thirties, and her husband were childhood sweethearts. She found out he'd been visiting sex workers since their wedding – then she met the love of her life.
Torn is an intimate, compelling exploration of the age-old dilemma: to stay in an unhappy relationship, or to leave? This book is about four women in moments of crisis – and what they chose to do next. |
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