BIFF for CoParent Communication: BIFF Conflict Communication Series

Kevin Chafin is a mediator and Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice in Kansas City, Missouri. He is the current president of the board of the Missouri Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (MO¿AFCC.) He has more than 30 years' experience with family and domestic court systems. Coparenting counseling is a large part of his practice, often with high conflict families. He is a regular presenter on topics related to mediation as well as court involved counseling with parents and children. Kevin lives and practices in the vibrant Westport area of Kansas City, Missouri.

S E C T I O N 1
C H A P T E R 1: Blamespeak 
C H A P T E R 2: Writing a BIFF Communication
C H A P T E R 3: Avoid the Three A’s: Admonishments, Advice, and Apologies
S E C T I O N 2

C H A P T E R 4: BIFFs About Routine Coparenting
C H A P T E R 5: BIFFs About Education
C H A P T E R 6: BIFFs About Healthcare
C H A P T E R 7: BIFFs About Activities
C H A P T E R 8: BIFFs About Finances
C H A P T E R 9: BIFFs About Changes to Plans and Schedules
C H A P T E R 1 0: BIFFs for Social Media
S E C T I O N 3

C H A P T E R 1 1: Coaching for BIFF
C H A P T E R 1 2: You Decide
APPENDICES

A P P E N D I X A: Top 12 Tips for CoParent Boundaries
A P P E N D I X B: What to Tell Children About a High Conflict CoParent (And What Not to Say)
A P P E N D I X C: Calming Upset People with EAR