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Dr. Christina G. Yoshimura
Divorce & Co-Parenting Counseling in Missoula, Montana
406-282-4008
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Re-negotiating Family Responsibilities After Divorce
You may never have articulated “who does what” in your marriage, and you fell into patterns based on default behaviors. In divorce, you get a new opportunity to set a division of tasks with your co-parent to make sure nothing is slipping through the cracks.
Dr. Christina G. Yoshimura
Sep 183 min read


When Co-Parenting Conflicts Leave the Courtroom
When the process of making parenting decisions after divorce becomes hard, many people turn to their lawyers and to the court for help.
Dr. Christina G. Yoshimura
Aug 33 min read


Co-parenting Communication for High Conflict: The S Model
In working with divorcing or divorced co-parents on their communication, I introduce them to what I call "The S Model." It's a model I created to simplify ideal co-parent communication into three separate qualities that should make up your message.
Dr. Christina G. Yoshimura
Jul 143 min read


Can I Afford to Get Divorced?
The financial aspects of divorce can be daunting. But getting on top of your own financial understanding and doing some solid planning is something to approach, not avoid.
Dr. Christina G. Yoshimura
Jun 173 min read


What Will Divorce Do To My Children?
First, and foremost, the way that you interact with your child is going to have a profound effect on them during divorce. Showing up for them consistently is the single most important thing you can do for your child.
Dr. Christina G. Yoshimura
May 113 min read


The Messy Middle
You've made a hard decision, and you aren't on the other side of it yet. You are in the churning, vulnerable, complicated "messy middle."
Dr. Christina G. Yoshimura
Apr 142 min read


How Do I Know if I Should Get Divorced?
The chaos of considering divorce can be enough to wake you up at night in a cold sweat.
Dr. Christina G. Yoshimura
Mar 103 min read
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