The Positive Course

for Family Transitions

CS vs Trial Separations

Controlled Separation©   Trial Separation

A structured plan No plan
 
Well defined guidelines No guidelines

Predetermined time frame No time limits

Written contract No contract

Safety net No safety net
  (knowledge re lawyer involvement)

Guided by coach “Fly by the seat of your pants”

Foster hope of saving relationship Worst fears may accelerate

Open communication Evasive communication

Respectful collaboration Can be mean-spirited, argumentative and adversarial

Partners focused and more confident Partners are confused and insecure

Closure with relief Closure with regret/remorse

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