"Conscious uncoupling" is a term that refers to ending a relationship in a respectful and thoughtful way instead of through conflict and bitterness. It means consciously making the decision to separate while considering the well-being of both individuals involved.
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When Katherine shared with me the brilliant
Conscious Uncoupling process that she had developed, I knew there would be a great need for this powerful work.
So we split, our own version
of conscious uncoupling because we've been kind to each other and ourselves so we could co-parent our boys well.
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I believe it sometimes can and I also believe it sometimes does, but I also don't think it's terrible if it doesn't and the couple splits with kindness and compassion toward each other and themselves — which is what I have learned
about conscious uncoupling only recently, thanks to Gwen and Chris, even though I had divorced many years prior with similar thoughts and actions.
As a Certified
Conscious Uncoupling CoachTM, Cindy compassionately supports clients through the challenging transition of a break - up or divorce.
In reality, it's probably pretty simple —
conscious uncoupling seems to involve both parties consciously rising above the drama of the breakup and focusing on what works well for the children and themselves, working together as a team in a new way.
Busy in my own 10 year career in international private practice as a Transformational Master Coach specializing in Love and Relationships, I was thrilled when I was personally invited by Katherine to train as one of a handful of top coaches worldwide
in Conscious Uncoupling and be part of pioneering the beginning of this powerful program.
Conscious uncoupling for us actually looked like trying a marriage counsellor, an appointment with a non-violent communication mediator, trying to work out if we could improve what we had or whether we were better to let things go.
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Conscious uncoupling on the other hand, in the form of collaborative divorce or mediation, stands a good chance of leaving the couple transformed and able to hold onto their own personal as well as their family's dignity.
If you're in the midst of a painful breakup or divorce or still suffering with unresolved grief over a past breakup, the groundbreaking
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I'm grateful for her
brilliant Conscious Uncoupling program that helps us navigate the ending of our relationships in ways that allow for unconditional love to prevail.
How to Get Divorced Like Gwyneth Paltrow So, what's the key to resolving your divorce amicably (which is my «old school» way of
describing conscious uncoupling)?
Judges have sometimes made it happen, but nowadays, with more couples interested in a kinder, gentler way of divorcing (even if not
quite conscious uncoupling), evidenced by the rise of the divorce selfie, some couples are choosing it themselves.
Plus, affluent couples were more likely to stay together, so don't expect a Zuckerberg -
Chan conscious uncoupling any time soon.
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Conscious Uncoupling was created by Katherine Woodward Thomas
Katherine Woodward Thomas, M.A., MFT, is the author of the New York Times
Bestseller Conscious Uncoupling: 5 Steps to Living Happily Even After and the national bestseller, Calling in «The One:» 7 Weeks to Attract the Love of Your Life, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and teacher to hundreds of thousands of people from all corners of the globe in her virtual learning communities.
My coaching follows the nationally recognized, groundbreaking program,
Conscious Uncoupling created 5 years ago by bestselling author and teacher Katherine Woodward Thomas, MA, MFT.
Conscious uncoupling sounds like a process that both partners can be involved with, something that takes time and is somehow less brutal than «ending».
According to relationship therapist Rachel Sussman, author of The Breakup Bible,
conscious uncoupling takes place when a couple believes that they have both tried to work through problems in their relationship to no avail.
As it turns out, whether I knew the term for it or not, the philosophy
behind conscious uncoupling is exactly why I encourage my clients to use the collaborative law process or mediation when they are ending their marriages.
Some therapists have
interpreted conscious uncoupling to mean that couples confront their irreconcilable differences by taking responsibility for their own behavior rather than by blaming their partner for the demise of the relationship.
Further,
conscious uncoupling embraces the idea that relationships in general are not necessarily meant to last forever and instead of putting pressure on oneself to keep a marriage together, the couple should focus on resolving issues in a healthy way.
Her Pacific Palisades mansion was wall - to - wall celebs, including Demi Moore, Naomi Cammpbell, Lenny Kravitz and
conscious uncoupling poster kids Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow.
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Those sending twitters, emails, facebook postings claiming they are knee deep
in conscious uncoupling are: Gov. Cuomo and NYC Mayor Bill De Basio George Bush Jr. and as he calls him, Puti - poo (Putin) Obama and the Royal Court in Saudi Arabia Sen. Harry Reid and his jewelry dealer grand - daughter
Interestingly, until Gwyneth... Read more about How to Get Divorced like Gwyneth Paltrow: Is
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Later in the blog post, Dr. Habib Sadeghi & Dr. Sherry Sami go more into more detail
about conscious uncoupling, stating «To put in plainly, as divorce rates indicate, human beings haven't been able to fully adapt to our skyrocketing life expectancy.
Still others have
described conscious uncoupling as a gentle «de-centering» of the family from a model that is centered around the couple, to one that is, well «de-centered...» whatever that means.
-- Judy Waters, M.A., MFT, Licensed Psychotherapist and Calling In «The One,» Feminine Power and Conscious Uncoupling Coach
Otherwise, happily ever after can quickly morph into «
conscious uncoupling.»
What I know about Coldplay is slim to none, but I do know that Chris Martin had
a conscious uncoupling, re-coupling and uncoupling with Gwyneth Paltrow — whatever the heck that means.