06/03/2026
(RE)LEARNING THE SEVEN POWERS OF PLAY – PART 2
A blog article at the CLI Blog | https://collaborativelaw.org/blog/
Author: Audra Holbeck, Attorney, Mediator, Holbeck Law
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Description: As children, we learn some of life’s most important skills through play—creativity, critical thinking, self-control, confidence, collaboration, communication, and coordination. But what happens when those skills get buried under the demands of adulthood, especially during one of life’s most challenging transitions: divorce?
In this thoughtful article, the author explores how the very skills developed through childhood play can become powerful tools for navigating divorce in a healthier, more constructive way. Using examples from the Collaborative Divorce process, readers will discover how creative thinking helps families imagine new possibilities, critical thinking supports better decision-making, and self-control allows emotions to be managed rather than allowed to take over.
The article also highlights the importance of confidence, collaboration, and effective communication in building a positive co-parenting relationship and creating a strong foundation for life after divorce. Finally, it explores how understanding our physical and emotional responses to stress can help us better regulate ourselves during difficult moments.
Divorce may mark the end of a marriage, but it does not mean the people involved are broken. Sometimes the skills we need most have simply been forgotten. This article offers encouragement and practical insight for rediscovering those skills and using them to create a healthier future for yourself and your family.
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