High-Conflict Custody + Co-Parenting Coach
Sarah McDugal works exclusively with protective parents in high-conflict divorce and custody battles. She is the founder of FREEDOM Navigator™ and co-founder of Wilderness to WILD™.
In addition to holding a master's degree, Sarah's certifications and trainings include:
Master Certified Professional Coach (MCPC)
Licensed Co-Parent Coaching Provider, New Ways for Families®
Certified High Conflict Legal Dispute Resolver, High Conflict Institute®
Certified Assessor: Danger and Lethality Assessment, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing
Deceptive Sexuality and Trauma Treatment (DSTT) Training, Minwalla Model
Multi-Dimensional Partner Trauma (MPTM) Training, APSATS (Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists)
After surviving nearly a decade of custody litigation as a protective parent, Sarah equips clients with trauma-informed communication tools, court-ready prep resources, and strategic battle plans to fight smarter for the long-haul — without losing their sanity, their kids, or their voice.
Known especially for her empathetic ability to translate the court system for neurodivergent families, Sarah empowers protective parents to transform survival into strategy — guiding weary warriors to safer, more stable outcomes for their children.