Welcome & Course Introduction
Conflict vs. Co-Parenting
Chapter 1 Quiz
Communication: Crossing the Great Divide
Chapter 2 Quiz
When It's Time to Draw the Line: Boundaries and Assertiveness
Chapter 3 Quiz
Practical Skills for Co-Parenting
Chapter 4 Quiz
Dealing with Feelings: Thinking Errors & Tools for Emotional Regulation
Chapter 5 Quiz
For years, Madison and Malovich have worked together in Utah, helping families find balance in even the most challenging situations. What began as a shared commitment to supporting parents one-on-one grew into workshops that reached larger groups, where they saw just how powerful the right guidance can be. The lessons and insights they’ve gathered from those experiences are now captured in these courses, offering clear, practical tools to help families communicate better, reduce conflict, and do what’s best for their children.
Cathe Madison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience helping families navigate the most challenging stages of separation and divorce. She has worked for years with high-conflict families, domestic violence cases, and sex offender treatment, as well as serving as a custody evaluator and reunification therapist. Cathe is known for her hands-on, compassionate approach; often stepping beyond the therapy office to connect with families through shared activities and real-world experiences. Her family systems–based approach to treatment has helped countless families rebuild trust, improve communication, and create healthier environments for their children.
Dr. Natalie Malovich is a licensed psychologist with several decades of experience working with children and families. She began her career treating and evaluating children who had experienced trauma and later focused her expertise on custody evaluations, parent coordination, and co-parenting therapy. Today, Dr. Malovich specializes in mediation for separated or divorcing parents, helping them make child-centered decisions that support stability and emotional well-being. Her career has been dedicated to ensuring that children’s needs remain at the heart of every family transition.
We initially worried this course might feel like just “one more hoop” for parents who are already navigating court requirements and working with multiple professionals. In practice, however, the response has been overwhelmingly positive. Parents who came in stressed or skeptical consistently found strategies they could use, with over 92% rating the course “good” or “excellent.”
This course gives you practical tools to manage conflict, communicate effectively, and set boundaries that protect both you and your child. You won’t solve every challenge, but you will leave with actionable strategies—and a renewed sense that change is possible.
“It was really helpful learning the different perspectives presented in the course to help resolve conflict and find personal peace. I found the class helped me find clarity regarding what has worked and what can improve regarding my co-parenting situation. ”
“Using real life examples from both of your experiences was very helpful. It was very relatable. This course not only gave me new ideas and tools to use in the co-parenting process, but it answered lots of questions I’ve had that I wasn’t able to find answers on. ”
“Great mix of theory and practical application. The question/answer format added a lot of tangibility to the concepts and often anticipated questions I had. I also found myself wondering why my coparent would think of certain concepts or answers because the questions were more aligned with their perspective at times, which was an interesting exercise. Being both a family law practitioner and a client in divorce, I really liked hearing the anecdotes and hypotheticals because they often resonated with my experience in both roles. Everyone, regardless of how high-conflict, should take this course. It’s a course in effective communication and emotional intelligence. ”
“The information was clearly presented and was helpful to remind myself that the issues of the past have their place, but now I need to focus on the present. The disputes and feelings I have towards my co-parent pale in comparison with doing what is best for my child. This also served as a reminder that as I have to deal with the high-conflict relationship of my co-parent, I can allow the forgiveness process to be uplifting in my life and accept what has happened, but not allow the burden of the past to hinder my actions in the future. ”
