Our relationships start as fun and happy, full of potential for a more fulfilling life. When our relationships deteriorate, or we find out there is a darker side to our partner, we can feel devastated that things did not work out as we had hoped. Divorce and separation can be crushing in themselves, but when children are involved, it can become a minefield of conflict. Co-parenting means we are tied to someone we no longer want as a partner for years. Instead of being able to leave this person in our past, we now have to try to move on while still communicating with them regularly. This can make our lives a nightmare, and these conflicts can inadvertently affect children. Co-parenting therapy is designed to help parents put their anger and hurt aside and move forward civilly for the well-being of their children. Rather than being controlled by the past, people can use co-parenting therapy to find balance while remaining the best parents they can be. Co-parenting therapy helps in three main ways – by reducing conflict, improving communication, and implementing helpful parenting strategies.