{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"It’s All Your Fault: High Conflict People","title":"Surviving High Conflict Divorce, Custody Battles, and Parental Alienation","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/addee626\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1469,"description":"Navigating High Conflict Divorce and Co-Parenting\nIn this episode of It's All Your Fault, hosts Megan Hunter and Bill Eddy answer listener questions to provide guidance on high conflict divorce and co-parenting dilemmas.\n\nEnding a Divorce Dispute with a Self-Unaware Ex\nThe first response is to a listener asking how to finalize a divorce when a spouse lacks self-awareness. Bill explains not to expect insight from highly manipulative people. He advises weighing options and setting limits versus seeking concessions.\n\nMaking Mediation Work with a High-Conflict Ex\nNext, they tackle a question about mediating with an inflexible ex-spouse. Bill recommends one or two sessions maximum before assessing if it's futile. Megan underscores making self-directed choices to end unproductive mediation.\n\nCoping with Extreme Parental Alienation\nFinally, they discuss dealing with an ex-spouse severely alienating children after divorce. Bill outlines common alienating behaviors and options like counseling or temporary custody change. Megan emphasizes understanding personalities aids strategic response.\n\nKey Takeaways:\nDon’t expect self-awareness from high-conflict people\nChoose your battles wisely when negotiating with exes\nSet firm limits on fruitless mediation efforts\nRecognize and address alienating behaviors proactively\nPersonality insights assist responding strategically\nBill and Megan share hard-won experience navigating the rollercoaster of high-conflict divorce and co-parenting.\n\nLinks & Other Notes:\nCOURSESErasing Family Documentary with Resist/Refuse Commentary from Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq.\nResistance, Refusal and the Child’s Brain\nNew Ways for Families (course for parents in divorce/separation/co-parenting)\nBOOKSDon’t Alienate the Kids: Raising Resilient Children While Avoiding High-Conflict Divorce\nNew Ways for Families: Professional Guidebook\nNew Ways for Families: Parent Workbook\nHigh-Conflict Co-Parenting Survival Guide\nSplitting: Protecting Yourself While Divorcing...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/mMyRt1KE9ifhcy6s5OCZZIHSa3HFTTLMyzXMa0kp8z4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMzMTkxLzE2NjA0/MTU5MjAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}