Transforming Coparent Conflict
By Transforming Yourself
Office Support When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent Proverbs 10:19 ESV There are times when you may be tempted to respond when you know it will only make matters worse. This can happen in person, by phone or email. Writing reactive responses allows us to go on and … Read more
Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another Galatians 5:26 The Apostle Paul in Galatians, warns us not to compete with others. He also warns about being conceited and causing envy which is often the result of competition. Social media and the selfie movement have encouraged people consciously … Read more
What goes into someone’s mouth does not defile them, but what comes out of their mouth, that is what defiles them. Matthew 15:11 The Bible warns about the danger of allowing ourselves to say whatever crosses our minds. Scripture states that the mouth can speak light and darkness. We show ourselves by what spills … Read more
In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33 ESV Acceptance is a recovery concept full of potential. It helps you work through anger, sadness, and shame. Acceptance should be your goal for a truly healthy life. So, if you want to find peace with your … Read more
Let all you do, be done in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14 ESV The story of the good Samaritan illustrates that sometimes it is the most unlikely person who steps up and does the right thing. Those who were first to encounter the victim on the road had great status, acted righteous and did nothing. … Read more
The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? Psalm 118:6 When you are afraid, your thoughts will determine how anxious you become and how long you take to calm down. Your thoughts will either fuel negative emotions like fear and anger or they will soothe … Read more
Capture and Disarm Take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5 Emotions are a natural and instinctive state of mind that are created by our thought’s regarding the circumstances. Our thoughts trigger our emotions, then the emotions trigger us to action. It might appear that your co-parent triggered your … Read more
But God commendeth his love towards us, in that, while we were sinners, Christ died for us. Roman 5:8 Duality exists within everyone on the planet. It is our wounded self that steers us away from our higher selves and does damage to self and others. Likewise, your co-parent has a wounded … Read more
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Eph 4:32 NIV It has been said that forgiving an offender means letting go of the wish for bad things to happen to them while praying for your enemy is a wish for good things to happen … Read more
Don’t sin by letting anger control you… Psalm 4:4 When you are suffering in an unbearably unjust situation, your anger may turn to resentment. If you attach … Read more