The Bedford Center For Couples

01/15/2026

Have you ever imagined helping clients navigate divorce with greater peace, privacy, and respect—while working alongside professionals you trust, value, and genuinely enjoy collaborating with?

Join us to learn how to offer Collaborative services and become an active member of your Collaborative Law community in New Hampshire through this Introductory Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice training.

This training introduces the fundamentals of the Collaborative Law model for family law cases and provides practical tools you can apply immediately. You will learn techniques to support clients through conflict, manage challenging dynamics, and contribute effectively within an interdisciplinary team.

Learn the core principles and structure of Collaborative Practice
Gain practical skills for resolving disputes outside of court.
Experience the benefits of a team-based, interdisciplinary approach.
Explore best practices for both in-person and virtual Collaborative cases.
Complete the introductory training requirements aligned with the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP) standards.

Train with committed, experienced professionals who are passionate about Collaborative Practice—and take the next step toward building a more respectful, client-centered approach to family law.

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01/13/2026

Deciding how to legally divorce can feel overwhelming. Many people are learning about divorce options for the first time while simultaneously facing major life decisions that affect their finances, children, and future. This resource can help
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01/04/2026

Why Our Lawyers Choose Collaborative Divorce
Collaborative attorneys across New Hampshire tell us the same thing: this process lets them practice family law in a way that is constructive, client-centered, and aligned with their highest professional values.
They appreciate being able to:
• Keep families out of court
• Reduce conflict and uncertainty
• Work in transparent, team-based environments
• Support durable, child-focused outcomes
It’s meaningful work—and it makes a measurable difference for NH families.

01/02/2026

Thank you to the attorneys, mental health coach facilitators, financial neutrals, and partners who support Collaborative Divorce NH. Your dedication helps families navigate change with clarity, dignity, and compassion.
In 2026, we remain committed to expanding access, strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration, and increasing public understanding of the Collaborative process.

12/16/2025

Do you want to know more about how trauma manifests in the body and how these somatic patterns can affect a person's ability to engage in traditional exercise? Learn about the neuroscience of how movement influences mood and nervous system functioning. Jan 16, 2026 1pm-2pm EST

12/07/2025

In my work—walking alongside people through divorce—I am surrounded by endings. I see the heaviness of goodbyes every day: the unraveling of shared lives, the grief of what was supposed to be, and the quiet moments when someone realizes that love, at least as they knew it, is slipping away. There is a particular ache in those moments, one that settles deep in the chest. When clients say goodbye to the life they built, the future they envisioned, or the person they once trusted, it reminds me of how I’ve had to learn to live with absences in my own life.

During the COVID years, I was navigating a major move from one coast to the other, rebuilding life from scratch once again, while the world itself felt uncertain. At the same time, my mother was battling her two-year struggle with pancreatic cancer—a slow, painful goodbye that reshaped every corner of my heart. The grief of that time didn’t come all at once; it unfolded in layers, day after day, moment after moment.

I turned to a creative outlet I’d relied on since high school—that helped me process what I couldn’t put into words as everything around me was changing. But alongside those healthier tools, I also fell into patterns that were much less supportive—numbing rather than nurturing. I knew I had to confront them before they grew into something even more destructive. I thank my g-d for helping me do so. Those experiences—my mother’s illness, the move, the global uncertainty, the ways I fumbled and found my way back to myself—now sit quietly behind the work I do each day.

The acrylic paintings I created during that time — the ocean as a metaphor for the constant push-and-pull of grief, resilience, and renewal. The forest with roots stretching deep beneath the autumn leaves has become a quiet anchor in my workspace. I keep it on the left side of the wall above my screen, where I see it every day.

Those roots feel like the parts of us that hold memory, strength, and history in place, even when everything above the surface is shifting. This piece reflects the way grief settles: a landscape forever altered. The river continues to flow, soft and steady, carrying echoes of love that remain. It is a reminder that loss reshapes us, but love never leaves.

In a way, the paintings mirror what I see every day: the resilience beneath the grief, the roots beneath the loss, and the quiet endurance of love long after goodbye. To my clients and collaborative community: thank you.

10/17/2025

One of my favorites! We had some successful results this week — I love what we do! — We can, we do, and we will continue to! Happy Friday!

10/14/2025

Divorce is hard — but how you handle it shapes your child’s future. A former family court judge shared these powerful truths:
Kids should never be in the middle.
Keep adult problems between adults.
Model respect, even when it’s tough.
Stability and emotional safety matter most.
Divorce ends a marriage, not a family. Let’s build healthier co-parenting stories.

Welcome to Point C™, a powerful 5-minute fable about a child of divorcing parents, created by former Family Court Judge Lawrence R. Jones. This film is desig...

10/13/2025

Are you ready to transform how you support clients facing major relationship crossroads? I am offering a 3-hour interactive training where you’ll learn research-based strategies to help clients move beyond ambivalence. 22nd November at 12 noon EST

Dr. Nadia Delshad offers discernment counseling for couples on the brink of separation, and ambivalent about divorce. This short-term process helps each partner gain clarity and confidence about next steps

09/13/2025

Join Betsy Ross, Sonja Starins, Lars Lambrecht, and me for this enriching training session we're excited to offer to help you grow your Collaborative Law skills!

07/29/2025

Expand Your Skills with MCLC’s Allied Professional Collaborative Law Training!
Join us for our next training on October 29, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM Eastern. Learn more about MCLC on our website: https://massclc.org/
Designed for professionals who are consulted as neutral experts in their fields in family disputes. This training equips you to navigate conflict between clients and enhance client outcomes.

Benefits Of Attending
Learn the fundamentals of the Collaborative Law model and how to apply it to Family Law cases.
Develop results-oriented techniques to help clients reach successful resolutions to disputes in your specific area of expertise.
Identify and implement strategies to navigate challenging cases and to achieve success with high-conflict clients.
Train with experienced professionals who are passionate about the team approach.
Learn best practices for both in-person and virtual collaborative work.
Who Should Attend
This training is designed for any professionals who may be consulted in family disputes:
Mortgage Brokers
Realtors
Appraisers
Estate and Trust Planning Attorneys
Special Needs Attorneys
Immigration Attorneys
Anyone assisting family clients in conflict

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04/01/2025

Divorce Doesn’t Have to Be a Battle

Collaborative divorce offers a structured, respectful way to dissolve a marriage—without the emotional and financial toll of litigation. Instead of fighting in court, couples work together with trained professionals to find solutions that benefit everyone, especially if children are involved.

🔹 Less conflict, more cooperation

🔹 More control over the outcome

🔹 A private, cost-effective alternative to litigation

This approach isn’t about “winning” or “losing”—it’s about creating a foundation for a healthier future.

Could collaborative divorce be right for you? In her latest blog, Nadia Delshad highlights the advantages and disadvantages of this approach. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3bfd443x