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Separated Fathers inc.
Keep your balance in the separation
I am separated, what should I do?
10 Rules to follow
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Seek information before making a decision you might regret;
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Do not hesitate to ask for help, avoid isolating yourself;
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Take care of your health and well-being;
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Learn to manage conflict, for your child’s best interest;
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Share what you are going through;
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Give yourself sufficient time to heal the loss;
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Keep communication line opened;
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Seek what is in your control;
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Maintain a personal journal;
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Learn to 'let go', does not mean to forget.
Ten helpful personal & coparenting communication tools
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How to communicate with your partner in a coparenting way; for the love of your child!
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How to dialogue vs discuss; A new way to communicate, I may not agree with you, but I hear your need!
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How to maintain healthy boundaries; how fatherhood helps us make the right choice.
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How to bring perspective during difficult times; a step at a time while focusing on the bigger picture!
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How to manage your emotions; 1st step, recogninzing anxiety, sadness,shame and anger, helps!
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How to assert yourself; meaning how to respect myself while respecting my partner's needs; yr partner's needs, may need to be heard!
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How your non-verbal speaks more than what you say; your child sees right through!
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How to manage your circle of control vs your circle of concern; focus on what is in your power!
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How to manage conflict; or how not to sacrifice the long term for the short term; how to make this transiton only temporary!
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How to take care of self in order to be more present for you child; for the better care of your child!