Understanding Why Conflict Occurs
This module focuses on the reality of entrenched conflict and provides a strategic framework for identifying which issues require action and which require a shift in your internal response. We examine the mechanics of high-conflict personalities and power dynamics, giving you the tools to disengage from "infinite loops" of circular arguing and redirect your energy toward your own life and your children’s well-being.
In this TurningPoint co-parenting course module, you’ll learn how to:
- Tell the difference between solvable and unsolvable conflicts
- Stop getting pulled into power struggles
- Reduce your child’s exposure to tension
- Conserve energy and protect your mental health
Get immediate access for only $450+gst.
Our ‘Ask Us Anything’ Feature
This service is exclusively available to course participants. Once you join, you’ll unlock direct access to send Family Expert, Sharyn Green-Arndt, your specific co-parenting hurdles via email or video message. Sharyn will record a tailored video response and send it back to you - giving you a clear path forward.
Meet your 'Turning Point' Facilitators
Sharyn Green-Arndt
Sharyn has extensive experience in the Family Court as a Court appointed therapist, and as such has vast experience working with high conflict situations.
Lisanne Iriks
Lisanne has vast practical experience in the fields of conflict resolution, coaching, and education.
Dr Phil Watts
Dr Phil Watts is a leading Australian clinical and forensic psychologist with more than 30 years’ experience working with families navigating separation, high conflict, and the Family Court system
Anne-Marie Cade
Anne-Marie Cade, founder of Parenting Coordination Institute and Churchill Fellow, contributes her expertise on Parenting Coordination to our Turning Point course.
Professor Bruce Smythe
Professor Bruce Smythe, one of Australia’s leading family studies researchers, is a valued expert contributor to our Turning Point course
Vicky Pellowe
Vicky Pellowe from The FIFO Family Project shares her specialist knowledge with parents taking part in our Turning Point course.
About Our Co-Parenting Course
Sharyn Green-Arndt talks you through our co-parenting course, Turning Point.
Focusing On Engagement, Not Discernment
Many parents find themselves stuck because they are attempting to use logic or compromise with a co-parent who may not be operating from the same set of rules. This module is crucial because it teaches the art of discernment—learning to see the situation exactly as it is, rather than how you wish it would be. When you stop engaging in every provocation, you reclaim the power that conflict usually steals from you.
By shifting your focus away from "fixing" the other parent’s behaviour and toward managing your own boundaries, you create a circuit-breaker in the family dynamic. This approach is essential for long-term survival in high-conflict scenarios, as it prevents the constant erosion of your mental health and helps you maintain a stable home environment regardless of the external friction.
Decades of court-based work show that peace comes from discernment — not engagement.
Learn To Manage & Reduce Conflict
You can expect to walk away with a clear mental map of your "circle of control." This module provides you with the skills to recognise high-conflict baiting in real-time and the composure to choose silence or a neutral response over a defensive reaction. This shift often results in the other party eventually seeking conflict elsewhere, as you are no longer providing the reactive fuel they expect.
The takeaway is a practical strategy for "parallel parenting" or more structured co-parenting that prioritises the child's right to a peaceful life. You will gain a renewed sense of agency, feeling equipped to protect your personal peace while still honouring your responsibilities as a parent.
Less emotional drain. Fewer reactions. A growing sense of calm control.
Book Your Place on Turning Point Co Parenting Course
Act now - Register for Turning Point today.
The sooner you register, the sooner you’ll access our support and strategies.
$450 +gst
Frequently Asked Questions
No — and understanding this is freeing. Some things are beyond your influence and control. We teach you how to recognise this, so you can put your energy into things that you can influence and control.
Disclaimer
These video interactions with our experts are not intended to replace legal advice or therapy. All answers are general in nature. For professional advice tailored to your situation, please consult a licensed legal or mental health professional.
3 Months Complimentary Access to CoOperate
To help you implement the strategies from the TurningPoint course, every participant receives 3 months of free access to our custom-built co-parenting app, CoOperate.
Developed by an Australian family mediator, CoOperate is designed to move your communication out of your personal inbox and into a safe, organised, and professional space. It’s an essential tool for reducing conflict and keeping the focus where it belongs: on your children.
What’s included in your 3-month access:
- Shared Parenting Calendar: Effortlessly manage handovers and school holidays.
- Expense Tracker: Transparently record and manage shared costs.
- Document Vault: Keep all legal and medical records in one secure location.
- Centralised Messaging: A safe, court-ready forum for all communication, avoiding the frustration of scattered texts and emails.
By the time you finish the course, you won’t just have the skills to co-parent better - you’ll have the digital infrastructure to make it happen every day.
