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Ria Severance, LMFT

Ria Severance, LMFT, is a Los Angeles area Collaborative Professional who works with divorcing couples and parents to ease the pain of separation, reduce the harmful impact on children, and reduce financial costs associated with divorce.

When A Professional or Client is Adversarial/Positional . . .

July 21, 2023 By Ria Severance, LMFT

communicating with your ex

originally posted at Collaborative Practice California Coaching for Mediations/Collaborative Divorces Points of Coaching for Any Negotiations: In Mediations/Collaborative Divorces, [ . . . Nice way to say that mediated or collaborative divorces aren’t arenas where you'll be supported in getting your pound of flesh at the expense of other family members.] Validate, reflect, and … [Read more...] about When A Professional or Client is Adversarial/Positional . . .

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The Value of a Collaborative Divorce: Priceless!

July 13, 2023 By Ria Severance, LMFT

Happy Child

A collaborative divorce may save clients’ money over a litigated divorce, but can still be costly from just a monetary standpoint. However, the Collaborative Divorce’s value extends far beyond the financial cost. Here are some value-additions offered to collaborative clients:  A Divorce Centered Around Shared Values.  Clients can prioritize shared values with team support. … [Read more...] about The Value of a Collaborative Divorce: Priceless!

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