How Coaching Can Light Your Way Through the Holidays

The holidays often come with high expectations. 

You have them.

Your kids have them. 

Your extended family has them. 

But this year is even more intense. This year you are going through divorce. This year it feels like everything has changed. How do you find the strength and support you need, when it seems like everyone in your world is relying on you? How do you do it all for everyone else, when you feel like you can barely hold it together?  This is exactly the moment when you need to reach out for help. Take a breath. Stop trying to do everything alone. Find a divorce coach! Just like a doula helps you after you give birth, a divorce coach can help you set realistic expectations for yourself, your children, and your holiday celebrations. They can offer guidance for letting go of perfectionism and finding joy in the present moment.

5 benefits hiring a divorce coach can provide to help you make it through the holidays include:

1. A Listening Ear: One of the most pivotal resources a divorce coach offers you is deep listening and powerful questioning. You may discover new ways to approach the holidays that you never imagined before that can bring light and joy to you and your family.

2. Emotional support: The divorce coach will provide a safe and supportive space for you to express your feelings, concerns, and fears. They offer you opportunities to find the unique answers for you, helping you process your emotions and find healthy ways to cope.  

3. Coping strategies: A divorce coach can help you develop effective coping strategies specifically tailored to the holiday season. They can provide guidance on managing stress, setting boundaries, and dealing with potential conflicts or difficult family dynamics that may arise during holiday gatherings. 

4. Co-parenting guidance: If you have children, a divorce coach can help you navigate co-parenting during the holidays. They can help you coordinate with your ex-spouse to create a holiday schedule that works for everyone involved, especially your children. Having a well-thought-out plan can help reduce stress and uncertainty for both you and your children.

5. Creating a new holiday vision: Divorce often means creating new traditions and holiday experiences. A divorce coach can help you brainstorm ideas and create a new holiday vision that aligns with your values and supports your well-being. They can help you find ways to make the holidays meaningful and enjoyable for yourself and your children, even in the midst of change.

Remember, a divorce coach is there to support you through this challenging time, providing guidance, encouragement, and practical strategies to help you navigate the holidays with greater ease and resilience.  This Thanksgiving, gift yourself a compassion and kindness buddy. It will go far in helping you design new traditions that will support you and bring you joy for many years to come.