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	<title>016: From the Children of Divorce Directly</title>
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	<title>015: The Three Times Personalities Change in Divorce</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Tom Discusses the three times in a Divorce when a major personality change typically occurs and how it affects you.]]></description>
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	<title>014: Parenting Plans: Choosing the Right Co-Parenting Style for Success</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:57:39 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[**Learn how to create a realistic, conflict-free parenting plan by assessing your co-parenting style and crafting strategies to support your children’s well-being after divorce.**]]></description>
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	<title>Mediation Outcomes &#8211; Pro Se Divorce Podcast: Episode 13</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Tom Davis explores the diverse and often surprising outcomes of mediation, revealing how even unresolved issues can yield valuable insights and progress.]]></description>
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	<title>Pro Se Tips 10 of 10: Episode 12 – Understanding and Utilizing Shuttle Mediation</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 22:47:46 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Pro Se Tips 9 of 10-Preparation for Parenting Plans Part 2</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:58:21 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Pro Se Tips 9 of 10-Concerns for Parenting Plans Part 1</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:56:33 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Tom Davis emphasizes the importance of prioritizing children's emotional well-being and reducing conflict during divorce mediation, rather than focusing on material concerns like overnights and holidays.]]></description>
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	<title>Pro Se Tips 8 of 10: How to Get the Most Value from Private Caucus</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 15:07:41 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode of the Pro Se Divorce Podcast we explore the value of using Private Caucuses in divorce mediation. Private Caucuses offer a confidential space where each party can speak freely with the mediator, allowing for more open communication, problem-solving, and emotional venting. We also share a real-life story of how a couple resolved a conflict over introducing new relationships to their children, using Private Caucuses to navigate sensitive issues. Discover how this mediation tool can lead to breakthroughs, promote cooperation, and keep the focus on the best interests of your children.]]></description>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of the Pro Se Divorce Podcast we explore the value of using Private Caucuses in divorce mediation. Private Caucuses offer a confidential space where each party can speak freely with the mediator, allowing for more open communication, problem-solving, and emotional venting. We also share a real-life story of how a couple resolved a conflict over introducing new relationships to their children, using Private Caucuses to navigate sensitive issues. Discover how this mediation tool can lead to breakthroughs, promote cooperation, and keep the focus on the best interests of your children.]]></itunes:summary>
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