Take the High Road: Divorce with Compassion for Yourself and Your Family

Game-changing guide to divorce. Perhaps you are just started planning for divorce or just getting through a divorce? Maybe you are looking for divorce recovery for men or divorce recovery for women? Frustrated with co-parenting through separation and divorce? "Taking the high road" means learning to let some things go, fostering forgiveness when possible, and incorporating empathy into actions".- Andy Heller, author & divorced dad If you find yourself looking for help in the stressful world of divorce –Take the High Road: Divorce with Compassion for Yourself and Your Family is the book for you. Unlike primers on divorce written by lawyers, therapists, and other experts, this accessible and revolutionary guide comes from a successful businessman and author of popular books on real estate and investments. As Heller struggled through his own divorce, he searched for a practical roadmap to help him, his wife, and his children navigate the emotional, logistical, legal and financial challenges. Finding nothing to help, Heller began interviewing dozens of divorcing couples, marriage counselors, attorneys, judges, and others who could shed light on divorce universal difficulties. The result: a game-changing look at how both parties can choose compassion & cooperation over anger and fear. Acknowledging the high stakes and the high odds of divorce half of today’s marriages end in dissolution Heller has written what one marriage and family therapist calls "a manual of best practices for getting through one of life’s more difficult transitions." With blunt advice, real-world examples, and 46 practical strategies, this book is a well-organized roadmap to a more positive destination. It provides a less traveled route for navigating a divorce that can heal hearts, prepare for the future, and, most importantly, nurture the children. Looking for the best divorce books for men or divorce books for women? This book gives the reader unilateral steps that can be taken when dealing with even the most uncooperative or toxic of former partners. Step-by-step, Heller’s game plan walks readers through 4 stages: Divorce Structure, Strategy, & Goals Action Steps to Help Your Children Manage Life’s Changes Don’t Forget about Your Own Needs When Divorcing Healthy Dealings with Your Ex These core "strategy" chapters incorporate engaging anecdotes, original insights, and tips from experts. Readers will be empowered with invaluable communication tools designed to lower the temperature of flashpoint discussions and situations. The author even provides "scripts" for dealing with difficulties before debates can arise. Checklists give readers concrete action plans, and clear "Takeaway Points" at the end of each chapter reinforce key messages. Heller writes about incompatibility and other interpersonal problems, but doesn’t shy away from tough topics including emotional and physical abuse, infidelity, and restraining orders. Every divorce is different in its own way. Despite differences, however, most divorcing spouses share the same challenges. Readers will find common ground on subjects all too frequently overlooked in other books on divorce: Avoid Unilateral & Wish-List Expenses Therapy Curveballs Visualizing Your Post-Marriage Home Beware of Button-Pushing Events The Two Categories of Advice-Givers When & With Whom to Speak about Your Ex Where is My Deserved Affirmation or Appreciation? This book will be essential reading not only for men and women contemplating or going through divorce, but also for their friends, loved ones and the financial and legal professionals in their lives. It’s a roadmap for a better life journey with more happiness along the way.
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Author/Artist:Heller, Andy H
Binding: Paperback
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