• Tea Time w/ Coach Karen: Language Matters in Divorce

  • Aug 12 2024
  • Length: 9 mins
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Tea Time w/ Coach Karen: Language Matters in Divorce

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  • Summary

  • In this episode, Karen McNenny discusses the importance of language when talking about divorce and separation. She emphasizes the need to shift our thinking and use more positive and empowering language to describe these situations.

    Karen suggests using terms like 'family that lives across two homes' instead of 'broken family' and 'renovating' instead of 'broken'. She also encourages referring to former spouses as 'first husband' or 'former partner' instead of 'ex'. Additionally, Karen recommends using the names of the houses or streets to identify the different homes instead of 'mom's house' and 'dad's house'.


    Takeaways

    • Language matters when talking about divorce and separation.
    • Using positive and empowering language can change the perception of these situations.
    • Referring to former spouses as 'first husband' or 'former partner' instead of 'ex' can be more respectful.
    • Using the names of the houses or streets to identify the different homes can create a sense of belonging for children.
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