Divorce Coaches Academy

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) The search for emotional justice can become an invisible prison for those navigating divorce. While completely understandable, this pursuit often keeps people tethered to pain long after legal proceedings conclude. Debra and Tracy dive deep into why clients become fixated on making their ex-partners acknowledge wrongdoing, apologi...

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) Cracking the code on client acquisition is perhaps the most common challenge facing divorce coaches at every stage of their careers. In this candid, strategy-packed episode, Debra and Tracy tackle the question they hear most frequently: "How do I find clients?" Drawing from years of experience building successful practices and men...

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) What does it really mean to be "trauma-informed" as a divorce coach? Beyond the buzzword, there's a profound responsibility to understand how trauma impacts our clients without overstepping our professional boundaries. Tracy and Debra dive deep into this increasingly popular term, clarifying that being trauma-informed isn't about...

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) Endings matter as much as beginnings in coaching relationships. Yet how many of us have let client relationships simply fade away without proper closure? In this deeply personal conversation, Tracy and Debra explore how thoughtfully designed "exit sessions" can transform the conclusion of coaching relationships from awkward goodby...

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) Facing divorce and wondering what happens to your home? The decision to keep or sell the marital residence could be the most significant financial choice you make during your divorce—and getting it wrong might haunt you for years. Tami Wollensak, a divorce mortgage specialist with over 25 years of experience and certified divorce...

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) Divorce isn't just about legal paperwork and court proceedings—it's a deeply human journey that transforms families forever. What's often missing from traditional divorce approaches is acknowledgment of the emotional landscape, communication challenges, and the complex human dynamics that determine whether a family heals or fractu...

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) What truly sets one divorce coach training program apart from others? If you're exploring divorce coaching as a new career or looking to expand your professional toolkit, this crucial question deserves a thoughtful answer.  Divorce Coaches Academy stands out because our curriculum is built by active practitioners, not theorists. A...

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) The irreplaceable human element of divorce coaching remains vital in an increasingly AI-driven world, with experienced coaches providing emotional intelligence and authentic connection that technology cannot replicate. We explore why artificial intelligence tools can supplement but never substitute the nuanced support, personalize...

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) Divorce has a reputation for bringing out surprising behaviors in otherwise composed, reasonable people. Even the most patient parent might find themselves sending aggressive texts at 2 AM. The kindest spouse might suddenly become fixated on revenge. The most logical professional might make financially devastating decisions based...

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) The power struggle of "who goes first" in divorce negotiations costs couples thousands in unnecessary legal fees and months of emotional turmoil. Tracy and Debra dive deep into why this hesitation happens and how divorce professionals can effectively guide clients past this common roadblock. At the heart of settlement hesitation l...

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) The divorce coaching industry harbors a dangerous trend that's causing unnecessary harm to families across the country. In this eye-opening episode, Debra and Tracy tackle the phenomenon of "high-conflict divorce coaching" – an approach that frames every challenging divorce as a battle requiring warfare tactics rather than resolut...

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) Afraid you need to be a financial expert to help divorce clients navigate money concerns? Think again! Tracy and Debra dismantle this common fear among divorce coaches by showing how you can effectively support clients through financial challenges without overstepping your role. Financial uncertainty triggers our most basic surviv...

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) When children become pawns in their parents' divorce battles, the emotional damage can last a lifetime. Triangulation—the process where children are drawn into parental conflict—affects over 80% of high-conflict divorces and significantly increases children's risk for anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties well into ad...

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) Have you been pouring endless energy into social media with minimal return for your divorce coaching practice? It might be time to unlock the most powerful marketing tool you're probably neglecting—your email list. Trust serves as the cornerstone of the coach-client relationship, particularly when guiding someone through the emoti...

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) We're pleased to welcome back Anne-Marie Cade, our DCA Director of Learning and Development for Australia. And she's here with some very exciting news. Anne-Marie along with fellow DCA certified divorce coaches Amy Voller, Tahli Fitzpatrick and Marg Doherty have launched the Divorce Coaches Institute Australia (DCIA). Alongside th...

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) In this episode, we're diving into a topic that shows up with almost every client at some point: that sticky, frustrating, and sometimes paralyzing feeling that this just isn’t fair. Whether it’s the division of assets, custody arrangements, or just the emotional fallout, so many clients come into the process believing they’ve bee...

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) Joining us today is Anne Wintemute, CEO of Aimee Says, an AI driven platform that empowers survivors of relationship abuse to recognize, respond, and recover. Anne is a dedicated and visionary leader, currently serving as the Co-Founder and CEO of Aimee Says. She is also the founder of A Garden Grows, a consultancy offering vital...

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) Today we expand on a conversation we began in episode #134 by talking with a pioneer and leader in the area of restorative communication, Dr Will Bledsoe. Today he joins us to talk about how divorce may actually be an opportunity to save your relationship. Will is the author of The Restorative Way: Harnessing the Power of Restorat...

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) Today Tracy and Debra are talking about all the internet clickbait content out there that is purposefully targeting people’s fears just to get follows or sell coaching, courses, or books. We absolutely understand why this stuff is popular. It’s attention grabbing, it raises alarm bells, it creates a sense of urgency, and it makes...

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) When a US based company like Divorce Coaches Academy enters the Canadian market during a time of trade tensions, it’s a lot like navigating a complex divorce negotiation. Both involve high emotions, financial stakes, competing interests, and, most importantly, the need for skilled professionals to guide the process toward a fair a...

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) Today’s conversation is going to be nothing but a naked plea for all divorce coaching professionals to stop trying to do this on your own. Successful divorce coaches understand the value of seeking professional development, connection and feedback to continually improve their coaching practice. What a lot of people fail to realize...

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) The journey of divorce and the story of The Wizard of Oz share striking parallels, making the classic tale a powerful metaphor for the emotional and personal transformation that occurs during and after a divorce.  We explore the power of divorce coaching through this timeless story and uncover how, just like Glinda the Good Witch,...

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) If you’re just starting out, you might be wondering, ‘Where do I find colleagues to connect with? How do I meet potential clients? And what organizations should I join to grow my business? In this episode, we give some insight about networking with other professionals - what to look for, what works, and what’s a waste of your time...

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) Divorce negotiations, whether working out financial settlements or parenting plans, can be filled with intense emotions and rigid perspectives. So today we are breaking down the reasons why flexible thinking is so crucial and we'll offer some strategies to help you negotiate more successfully. When people feel threatened or vulner...

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) Today, our Canadian Director Dori Braddell joins Tracy for a fascinating and timely discussion of the recent changes to the family justice system in Canada, including mandatory ADR, and what it means for dispute resolution and divorce coaching. Dori shares that in 2024, some provinces have made it mandatory for divorcing couples t...