Communicating Without Escalating After Divorce

If every conversation with your ex feels tense, reactive, or draining… you’re not alone.

You might find yourself:

• Replaying conversations afterward thinking “I should have said that differently”
• Walking on eggshells to avoid conflict
• Getting pulled into the same arguments over and over again
• Feeling overwhelmed, triggered, or guilty every time you have to respond

And even when you’re trying your best to keep things calm… it still escalates.

Not because you don’t know what to say.
But because in those moments, your nervous system takes over.

This workshop is here to help you step out of that cycle.

You’ll leave with practical, usable tools. Not just insight, but things you can actually apply right away.

✔ You’ll know what to say and how to say it without escalating the situation
✔ You’ll learn how to regulate your nervous system so you’re not reacting in the moment
✔ You’ll leave with 2 to 3 scripts you can use in your next conversation
✔ You’ll understand how to set boundaries that don’t fuel more conflict

This is a blend of emotional regulation and real-life communication tools.

With Brittany (divorce therapist):

• Why communication with your ex can feel so emotionally intense
• How your nervous system responds in conflict
• Simple, practical ways to regulate before you respond
• Understanding emotional triggers and guilt cycles

With Shauna (divorce coach):

• The BIFF method (Brief, Informative, Friendly, Firm)
• Scripts you can use in real conversations
• Communication tools and apps
• Clear, effective co-parenting boundaries

This workshop is for you if:

• You’re separated, divorced, or actively co-parenting
• You still have to communicate with your ex
• You want to feel calmer, clearer, and more confident in those interactions

• You are currently in an active domestic violence situation
• You are no longer in communication with your ex

This is a practical, skills-based workshop.

We’ll talk about emotional triggers, but this is not group therapy. You will not be asked to share anything you don’t want to.

You’re welcome to participate at your own pace and take what feels helpful.

📍 Location: A Brighter Birth at The Branch Museum of Design (Richmond, VA)
📅 Date: April 20, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30pm to 7:00pm
🎟️ Spots are limited

If you’re tired of conversations that spiral and you’re ready for something different, we’d love to have you there.

Brittany Deutch (Divorce Therapist) is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Registered Art Therapist who helps high-achieving women and LGBTQ+ clients move from overwhelm and self-doubt to confidence and self-trust. Through her practice, Creative Source Counseling, she specializes in supporting those navigating separation, divorce, and major life transitions, offering both 1:1 therapy and her Life After Divorce therapy groups. She helps clients process the emotional aftermath of divorce, grieve the life they thought they would have, and reconnect with who they are beyond the relationship. Her approach blends talk therapy, art therapy, and nervous system awareness to support clients in setting boundaries without guilt, trusting themselves again, and beginning to imagine a life that feels like their own.
Website: https://www.creativesourcecounseling.com/

Shauna Warden (Divorce Coach) is a Certified Divorce Coach and Co-Parent Coach helping individuals navigate separation, divorce, custody, and co-parenting. Before launching Shauna Warden Coaching in 2023, she served as an educator, a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), and a stay-at-home mom. She is passionate about helping clients feel more confident and supported through an overwhelming process, offering practical tools that make communication and co-parenting feel more manageable.
Website: https://shaunawardencoaching.com/

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