Communication strategies to help you move through conflict and crisis
We all struggle with communication at times. Despite our best intentions, we misspeak, mishear, misinterpret, & misunderstand, resulting in tension and disagreement. When life circumstances get tougher, friction increases & conflict grows.
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Reset Coach Support can help you untangle messy communication patterns to open up greater understanding in your most important and consequential relationships, including:
TEENS & PARENTS IN CRISIS
Are you a parent struggling with your teen? Do you feel like you've tried everything to communicate and you feel like you're getting nowhere? Reset Coach Support offers practical, customized support to help you maintain your life and your dignity as you move through a confusing time.
RELATIONSHIPS
Do you ever feel like you are having the same arguments with your spouse over and over again? Many couples get "stuck" in destructive communication patterns and are at a loss on how to get out of them. As a communication coach, I work with couples/families to identify and shift those patterns, establishing a foundation for healthier communication going forward.
DIVORCE COACHING
Even if you’ve seen family or friends go through it, or you’ve already gone through the process yourself, it is normal to feel overwhelmed, confused, and scared. Reset Coach Support offers practical, customized support to help you maintain your life and your dignity as you move through a confusing time.
DIVORCE COACHING
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HI. I'M MELISSA WESTERMAN.
I’m a masters-level mental-health professional with certifications in mediation and divorce coaching. It is my mission to help you move past conflict and crisis with communication strategies that will guide and support you through whatever difficulties you may be facing.
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Some of my strengths include being a good listener, providing validation and bringing a sense of humor and honesty to our interactions. I am dedicated to helping others create better lives, and you can count on me to help you define your goals and achieve them. .
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My professional background is directly connected to my personal life. As a young teenager, I had a counselor who was tremendously helpful when my parents were divorcing. This spurred an interest in working with children and families, which I have done for 30 years. In addition, I have a decade of experience as a crisis clinician, helping to defuse, negotiate, and mediate highly intense situations. I’ve since continued my education to move into the field of divorce coaching, parent coordination and family mediation.
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Whether you are looking to strengthen strained family relationships, work on your personal difficulties, navigate co-parenting or handle divorce with integrity, you can count on me to be your support and guide through these difficult times. ​
CREDENTIALS
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B.A. in Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies – Assumption College
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Masters in Social Work – Columbia University
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Mediation Certificate – University of Denver
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CDC Certified Divorce Coach®
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AFCC trained Parent Coordinator/Decision Maker
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Colorado trained Parent Coordinator/Decision Maker
Would you like to know more? Get in touch now.
WHY WORK WITH A COACH?
A mental health coach is different then a traditional therapist. Unlike a traditional therapist, as a coach I can offer concrete advice, direction and provide in the moment support. I understand that issues come up outside of the hour we meet, so I try and be available to my clients via text/call to provide in the moment support.
Using a focus-forward approach, I will treat you with respect, empathy, and kindness as we work towards your goals.
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I CAN HELP YOU:
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Act as a mediator & defuse tension
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Navigate crisis and move towards resolution
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Identify areas for growth both personally & in relationships
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Help identify & change destructive communication patterns
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Provide in the moment feedback and support during triggering situations
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Help you identify issues and how they are stopping you from achieving your goals
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Provide you with concrete tools to deal with your issues as they show up in your life
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Provide a safe space to explore your struggles and help you work through them
INVESTMENT
Initial Discovery Session – FREE
30 minutes by phone
I will spend 30 minutes on the phone with you to discuss your situation, find out if I can be of service and determine if together if we are a good match. To make the best use of this free session, it’s useful for you to think about and jot down a few things ahead of time:
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Your expectations of the coaching sessions
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Any relevant timeline issues (upcoming court dates, etc.)
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Your Goals
Wondering if you can still work it out?
Relationship Reset Coaching – $675
5 one-hour sessions at my office or telehealth ( 75$ savings)
Different from traditional marriage counseling, where the therapist offers little direction, this series of sessions focuses on finding solutions to practical issues that may stand in the way of marital success. It’s about changing habits, unhealthy behaviors and/or frustrating communication patterns to rediscover the common ground that brought you together as a couple in the first place.​
Stabilization Package – $400
3 one-hour sessions at my office or telehealth ( 50$ saving)
Each meeting will include an assessment of your progress, prioritization of your next steps and help identify upcoming imminent needs.
Hourly Rates
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Phone, online meeting (Zoom.) or in-person at office – $150/hour
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Home visits/School visits/out of office visits -$190
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Weekend zoom/in office- $185
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1 Hour Mediation/$185
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Parent Coordinator- 1 hour $200​
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Sessions can be broken up into 30 mins
