co-parent coaching
Are You Struggling to make co-parenting work in real life?
At Phoenix Family Mediation Solutions, we support families through separation with understanding, structure, and compassion.
While mediation focuses on reaching agreements, Co-Parent Coaching focuses on what happens next, helping parents implement those agreements and build a functional, child-focused co-parenting relationship over time.
Because signing an agreement is one step. Living it is another.
Who This Is For…
Co-Parent Coaching can be helpful for parents at many stages, including:
Parents preparing for mediation
Parents who have an agreement but are struggling to implement it
Co-parents experiencing frequent conflict or communication breakdowns
Families navigating complex dynamics, including neurodivergent children
Parents who want more structure, consistency, and clarity in their co-parenting relationship
You do not need to have everything resolved to begin, coaching is designed to support you where you are.
Have any questions? Send Me a message!
Hi, I’m Uda Hodder-Gerginis, And Welcome To Phoenix Family Mediation Solutions
While I cannot offer legal advice in the role of mediator, I have ample experience and a deep network in the field that allows me to get results for my clients, including my work as:
A former family lawyer with training in mental health and disability law
A former financial investment planner and advisor at two leading bank-owned brokerages on Bay Street
An adoption advocate
An Ontario government-trained and Pre-Adoption Parent Trainer for couples looking to adopt domestically and internationally
An ASD certificate holder from Kerry’s Place Autism Services
Our Co-Parent Coaching Services
Our coaching services are practical, structured, and tailored to the realities of separation, divorce, and post-mediation parenting.
1. Individual Co-Parent Coaching
One-on-one sessions focused on helping you navigate co-parenting challenges with more insight, control, and confidence.
We focus on:
Strengthening communication skills
Developing emotional regulation strategies
Improving responses during conflict
Building structured communication approaches
Preparing for mediation (if applicable)
This is ideal for parents who want to show up more effectively, even when the other parent isn’t.
2. Joint Co-Parent Coaching
Structured sessions for co-parents who are ready to improve how they work together.
We help you:
Create clear co-parenting behaviour agreements
Establish shared parenting principles
Define communication expectations
Build structured conflict-management processes
Increase consistency between households
The goal is simple: Less reactivity, more structure, and better outcomes for your children.
3. Post-Mediation Coaching
Even well-designed agreements can break down without the right support.
Post-mediation coaching helps you:
Implement parenting plans in real life
Strengthen communication systems
Address challenges early (before they escalate)
Maintain child-focused decision-making
Refine and adjust what’s not working
This is where long-term success is built.
Support for Neurodivergent Families
Families with neurodivergent children often require greater consistency, clearer communication, and stronger collaboration between parents.
Co-Parent Coaching helps create:
Structured communication systems
Consistent expectations across households
Coordinated advocacy approaches
Reduced conflict around decision-making
The focus is always the same: Stability, predictability, and support for the child.
Common Concerns About Co-Parent Coaching
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Mediation focuses on helping parents reach agreements such as parenting plans, support, and decision-making.
Co-Parent Coaching focuses on what happens after (or alongside) those agreements. It provides practical support to help parents implement plans, improve communication, and navigate real-life co-parenting challenges over time.
Mediation helps you decide. Coaching helps you follow through.
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Counselling focuses on emotional processing, healing, grief, and understanding personal or relational dynamics.
Co-Parent Coaching is practical and forward-focused. It is not therapy.
We focus on:
Communication structure (not just communication advice)
Boundaries and behavioural expectations
Consistent routines across households
Conflict prevention - not just conflict resolution
Accountability between parents
Coordinated support for neurodivergent children
Coaching can work alongside counselling, but its purpose is to help you apply tools and create structure in real-life parenting situations.
Ready to Strengthen Your Co-Parenting Relationship?
You don’t have to figure this out on your own.
Co-Parent Coaching provides the structure, tools, and support to help your family move forward with greater clarity and stability.
Contact us to learn more or book a free consulation.
[1] https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/89-628-x/2008009/charts/5201048-eng.htm
