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Co-Parenting Counseling
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Co-Parenting Counseling at Connection Couples Counseling
Helping Parents Work Together—Even When They’re Apart
Research consistently shows that kids do better emotionally, socially, and academically when their parents can work together calmly and consistently – even if they live in separate homes.
By investing in co-parenting counseling, you’re giving your children the gift of security, structure, and a healthier family dynamic.
Whether you’re recently separated, long-divorced, or navigating co-parenting without ever having been in a romantic relationship, we can help you work through your parenting differences to create a more stable environment for your kids.
What Is Co-Parenting Counseling?
Co-parenting counseling is designed to help two parents who are no longer in a romantic relationship work together more effectively as partners in parenting. The focus is not on resolving relationship issues between you and your ex—but on supporting the well-being of your children and creating a workable, respectful parenting dynamic.
Why Parents Seek Co-Parenting Counseling
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Frequent disagreements about parenting styles or decisions
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Communication breakdowns or hostile interactions
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Struggles with scheduling, boundaries, or consistency
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Introducing new partners or blended family dynamics
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Conflicting views on rules, discipline, or expectations
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Tension during transitions (drop-offs, holidays, school events)
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Wanting to shield children from conflict or emotional stress
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Building a parenting plan during or after divorce/separation
You don’t have to agree on everything to be effective co-parents—but you do need tools for respectful communication and consistent collaboration.
Our Approach to Co-Parenting Therapy
We provide a neutral, structured space where both parents can:
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Focus on what’s best for the children
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Identify unhelpful patterns and create new strategies
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Improve communication around parenting decisions
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Set clear, respectful boundaries
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Develop consistency across households
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Reduce emotional reactivity and conflict
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Establish a working parenting agreement or plan
Sessions are guided by your goals as co-parents, with an emphasis on reducing conflict, increasing cooperation, and promoting stability for your children.
Child-Centered, Future-Focused
Our work is always anchored in what’s best for your children.
What to Expect
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Joint sessions with both parents (separate sessions possible if needed)
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Goal-setting focused on the children’s well-being
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Communication tools and conflict-reduction strategies
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Help developing or adjusting a parenting plan
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Optional collaboration with legal or court-involved processes (if applicable)
Whether your relationship is civil, tense, or somewhere in between, therapy can help you move from conflict to cooperation.