Separate with Care
Separate with Care is one of Karen Millon's three coaching pathways — for those who know their relationship must end or has ended and want to separate with as much peace and care as possible.
Navigate separation with clarity, dignity and as much peace as possible. Sometimes the healthiest relationship outcome is not staying together.
By Karen Millon — Certified Professional Coach
When Separation May Be Necessary
If you have reached the point where you believe separation may be necessary, coaching can help you navigate the transition thoughtfully and respectfully.
You may know your relationship needs to end and want to navigate that transition well.
How We Work Together
We explore what happened, what you need, what you want your future to look like, and how to have the difficult conversations that need to happen.
What happened
What you need
What you want your future to look like
The difficult conversations that need to happen
Especially when children are involved, the goal is not to erase the relationship.
It is to create a healthier relationship with your ex—one that allows you to move forward with greater peace, respect and care.
Know you did the best you could to provide peace and consistency for you and your children.
No shame. No blame. With curiosity, awareness, skills and practice.
I know this path personally.
After a 17-year relationship, I experienced divorce firsthand.
And that experience changed the direction of my life.
My own divorce ultimately became what I call An Amazing Divorce—not because divorce itself was amazing, but because of the healthy, respectful relationship my former husband and I were able to build afterward.
My former husband and I learned how to co-parent with love and respect.
Featured Book
An Amazing Divorce
Karen Millon's book — what you can do for yourself, for each other, and for the children.
Client B — From Conflict to Peace
Client B is a successful law firm partner who had become deeply unhappy in his marriage.
He had fallen in love with someone else and was struggling with guilt, confusion and the consequences of his choices. With three children involved, he wanted to make decisions carefully and minimize the damage to everyone.
Over three months of coaching, Client B gained clarity about what he wanted and how to move forward.
He developed the ability to have difficult conversations without allowing them to become destructive.
Ultimately, he and his wife separated.
But they did so with far more understanding and respect than either had expected.
They were able to establish a healthier co-parenting relationship and move forward with their lives.
Client B eventually built a healthy new relationship.
Sometimes success isn't saving the marriage. Sometimes it's finding peace in how you leave it — and creating something healthier afterward.
Names and identifying details have been changed to protect client confidentiality. References are available upon request.
Two Ways to Begin
Private Coaching
Each client receives highly personalized, confidential weekly private sessions, practical tools, accountability and support between sessions. A white glove service to support you to get results.
Our work is confidential, personal and focused on meaningful results.
Digital courses
Not everyone is ready for private coaching. These self-paced digital courses give you an opportunity to begin working toward the relationship you want on your own time.
Are you a divorce lawyer, physician or advisor supporting a client through separation?
Information for professionals →Not Quite Where You Are?
These are three independent paths — not three steps in a process. You can enter wherever you are today.
Quick Answers
Can coaching help if we have already decided to separate?
What does success look like on this pathway?
What is An Amazing Divorce?
Ready to Feel Different at Home?
You have invested in your career. Your business. Your health. Your financial future. Your relationship is worth the investment too. Let's talk about what is happening — and what you want instead. No shame. No blame. With curiosity, awareness, skills and practice.