Transition Institute of Marin

Programs Offered

Personalized Counseling Divorce Coaching:

This unique setting provides guidance and information to any individual or couple who is just beginning a divorce and wants a comprehensive overview of how to navigate the divorce process as well as the legal system. Taking advantage of this service, as well as the Divorce Workshop (for women and men separately and held once every four months), will save participants a great deal of time, money and energy because they will know what they need - as well as how to get it - in order to proceed.

Collaborative Divorce Coaching:

Susan has been trained in the Collaborative Divorce Model as a Divorce Coach. In a Collborative Divorce, each spouse retains a Family Attorney (who has also been trained in the Collaborative Model) as well as a Divorce Coach to assist them in the marital dissolution process. The Collaborative approach is cutting edge and, much like Mediation, it is a supportive model designed to preserve the familial relationships and empower spouses to find the right settlement for their situation. For more information on the Collaborative Approach to divorce and to see if this paradigm is appropriate for you, read Collborative Divorce by two Bay Area divorce professionals, Pauline H. Tesler, M.A., J.D., and Peggy Thompson, Ph.D., or visit http://collaborativefamilylawprofessionalsofmarin.com/

Groups:

Divorce Groups: Ongoing bi-weekly groups provide emotional support in a safe, intimate environment to women at any stage of the divorce or separation process. Topics center around self-esteem, empowerment and getting on the other side of difficult feelings and situations.

Relationship Insight Groups: Ideal for any woman who is ready to change the patterns in relationships that no longer serve her. Because we can't change what we are not conscious of, this group focuses on bringing to light outdated belief systems and perceptions she has about herself and the world around her that unknowingly set her up for unfulfilling or even abusive situations.

Divorce Education:

We offer two workshops every 3-4 months to provide divorcing women and men with education about the divorce process.

The first is called, Contemplating Divorce, and it is designed for women or couples who are thinking about potentially divorcing. In order to make the decision of whether to stay in the marriage or leave, it is essential to have as much knowledge as possible. This forum provides for this learning. Everything from how do you tell your spouse you want to leave, how to minimize anger and tension in the dissolution process, to basics in what you need to know legally, financially and emotionally.

The Divorce Workshop (for Women & Men separately) is put on by top notch professionals in the divorce arena (Therapist, Financial Counselor and Family Law Attorney). Participants receive valuable information on what to expect emotionally during their divorce, how to protect themselves financially and the latest facts and trends regarding the legalities of divorce.

For a list of current workshops, retreats and other types of events being held, see the "Events" page.

Newsletters:

Each quarter, an on-line newsletter is published which includes articles of an inspirational and educational nature, transition tips, and a suggested reading list. See the newsletter page.

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Susan also conducts Trainings for Therapists on her Phoenix Method for Divorce Recovery TM

and she is available for Speaking Engagements at Conferences and as an divorce expert for media purposes as well.

Please contact Susan if you are interested in working with her or you would like more information (415) 257-0830.