Coercion and Power Imbalances in High-Conflict Divorce - with Lyerly Spongberg

Описание: "Always try to keep children in the center and out of the middle of whatever that is." - Lyerly Spongberg" - Lyerly Spongberg

Lyerly Spongberg is a dedicated divorce coach whose personal journey through a high-conflict divorce as a single mother deeply informs her professional practice. She views high-conflict divorce as a deeply human experience that affects every aspect of life, from identity and emotional well-being to finances and children. Drawing from her own experiences, Spongberg describes the process as overwhelming, akin to being blindfolded and thrown into a washing machine, emphasizing the need for comprehensive preparation and support during this full-body, full-life transition. By utilizing her expertise as a DCA certified ADR divorce coach and co-parenting specialist, she helps clients navigate these complexities, reduce conflict, and make decisions aligned with their values and future aspirations, with a particular focus on minimizing power imbalances and prioritizing children's well-being.

Key Takeaways
-Divorce is described as overwhelming and depressing, impacting every aspect of life.

-Emotional challenges during divorce include identity crisis, chaos, and grounding oneself.

-Patterns in high-conflict divorces involve power imbalances, coercion, and emotional manipulation.

-Co-parenting after divorce requires prioritizing children's well-being and considering their emotional needs.

-Parallel parenting minimizes conflict exposure for children by reducing interaction between parents.

-Coercive control in divorce affects autonomy, financial control, and emotional abuse.

-Divorce coaches offer support, guidance, and help individuals make clear decisions during the challenging


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