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Aurisha Smolarski, MA, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist, certified co-parenting coach, mediator, and author of Cooperative Co-Parenting for Secure Kids: The Attachment Theory Guide to Raising Kids in Two Homes with a practice based in Los Angeles, CA. As a mother herself, she intimately understands the complexities faced by parents navigating two households. With over fifteen years of experience, Aurisha specializes in fostering cooperation and security in co-parenting dynamics, drawing from attachment theory and various modalities including EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and the Trauma Resiliency Model. She guides clients through healing trauma with compassion and curiosity, empowering them to live authentically.
Having trained with renowned experts like Stan Tatkin, PhD, and Daniel Siegel, MD, Aurisha integrates psychobiological approaches to couples therapy and attachment theory techniques. She is committed to helping couples transition from romantic relationships to cooperative co-parenting arrangements, emphasizing commitment, collaboration, and consistency through her "Six Cs of Cooperative Co-parenting."
Aurisha's distinctive approach focuses on supporting co-parenting teams, providing practical guidance on navigating the transition with empathy and clarity. Her dedication to facilitating cooperative relationships and fostering resilience sets her apart, offering invaluable support for individuals and co-parents seeking to thrive in their co-parenting journey.
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Cooperative Co-Parenting for Secure Kids: The Attachment Theory Guide to Raising Kids in Two Homes
As a parent, you want your child to feel safe, secure, and confident their needs will be met. But when you’re sharing custody, this can be difficult. You may feel lost, confused, or at war with your co-parent, and in the end, nobody wins—especially not your kid. So, how can you and your co-parent get on the same page when it comes to building a secure foundation for your child in two homes? This book will help you get started.
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“Making the case that “a good divorce is better than a bad marriage” and that, for children, growing up “with the support and care of both parents” matters more than living arrangements, this supportive parenting resource explores co-parenting, attachment styles, and family dynamics with clarity, empathy, and a wealth of fresh, practical advice.
Takeaway: Heartening, original guide for co-parents creating stability for children.”
-Publishers Weekly/Booklife
"Smolarski offers a practical and empathetic guide for separated caregivers to building a co-parenting relationship that helps kids flourish. A helpful and reassuring model of how ex-partners can put their child’s happiness first."
-Starred Review- Kirkus Reviews
“This book is an excellent addition to the literature of marriage and family therapy. This guide is highly recommended for parents struggling to successfully collaborate in the face of separation or divorce.”
— Starred Review - Blueink Reviews
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