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Betsey Williams, LMFT, is a Sacramento-based Collaborative Divorce Coach and Child Specialist who works with divorcing couples, identifying relationship dynamics and helping develop communication skills to creatively negotiate their settlement and form their co-parenting plan.

What Does a Divorce Coach Tell People Asking About Divorce? 

February 7, 2023 By Betsey Williams, LMFT

Divorce Coach and Role

Major life transitions impact people in different ways emotionally.  If we look at the top 10 Most Stressful Life events, divorce ranks second after the death of a loved one (spouse, partner, child). A divorce coach is a licensed mental health professional who helps individuals navigate emotional challenges experienced during the divorce process so you can come out on the other side of the … [Read more...] about What Does a Divorce Coach Tell People Asking About Divorce? 

Filed Under: Blog, Collaborative Divorce, Divorce Options® Tagged With: Collaborative Divorce, Divorce Coach, Mediation

Celebrating The Holidays After Divorce With 5 Parenting Tips For Sanity

November 17, 2021 By Betsey Williams, LMFT

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The first holiday season after a separation or divorce can be difficult and challenging.  Powerful memories can be stirred up about the advantages of the traditional two-parent household.  It can also be a time for creativity by establishing new traditions for your household and getting the kids involved. Keeping the Status Quo: If you and the other parent want to attend holiday … [Read more...] about Celebrating The Holidays After Divorce With 5 Parenting Tips For Sanity

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Divorce, Holidays, Parenting, Sanity

Managing Mental Health During Divorce

July 20, 2021 By Betsey Williams, LMFT

Managing Mental Health

Research has shown that out of 49 life events, divorce is the second most stressful experience of a person’s life.  The only thing more stressful is the death of a spouse.  Getting the right support while in the divorce process is crucial to a person’s mental health and the ability to make good decisions. Help from a Licensed Mental Health Professional Going through the divorce … [Read more...] about Managing Mental Health During Divorce

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Divorce, Mental Health

Divorce: How Do I Tell My Kids?

January 18, 2021 By Betsey Williams, LMFT

Divorce and Kids

January is Child Centered Divorce Awareness Month, so it is the ideal time to discuss how to tell your kids that you are getting a divorce.  This is always a difficult thing to do but we have some recommendations to help you through this. Both Parents Should Meet Together with the Children Unless there are issues of domestic violence or child abuse, both parents should meet together … [Read more...] about Divorce: How Do I Tell My Kids?

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Divorce, Telling your children

Divorce: Fear and Change

September 23, 2020 By Betsey Williams, LMFT

Fear and Divorce

Filing for divorce is a stressful time.  You are putting everything on the line to separate from someone and start a new life.  The mere thought of change can paralyze even the bravest among us.  Change represents a loss of something familiar and an introduction to something new.  You may find yourself fearful of the uncertainty in moving ahead.  You are not immune from … [Read more...] about Divorce: Fear and Change

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Change, Divorce, Fear

Communicating with Your Spouse During the Divorce Process

September 18, 2020 By Betsey Williams, LMFT

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Couples going through a divorce generally already have a problem communicating.  Those problems often get worse during this time with the upheaval of their lives and the change in the family structure. It is common to find that a couple’s main mode of communication with one another results in one of them getting angry and the other one giving their partner the silent treatment.  This … [Read more...] about Communicating with Your Spouse During the Divorce Process

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