Guiding Your Clients Through The Emotional Turmoil Of Dividing The Assets
Let’s talk money – a core concern of any divorce experience. Let’s talk money – a core concern of any divorce experience. Most of us tend to think about money in terms of dollars and cents; about making the “right” financial choices. Money, however, is a much more complex part of our lives. Money has... Read More
Dysfunctional Relationships
Would You Know If You Were In A Dysfunctional Relationship? Definition The terms “toxic,” “dysfunctional,” and “codependent” are used to describe relationships that are not working. Although experts decipher differences in their meanings, the terms are often used interchangeably. That is because they all have one thing in common – unhealthy interactions that may be... Read More
WE ARE ALMOST DIVORCED So Why Bother Getting Along ?
Simple But Important Tools To Help Make A Bad Relationship Better. Introduction When I was going through my divorce, my Dad, a corporate attorney, told me the following; “Everybody wins and everybody loses.” At the time, I was too caught up in the war to be able to grasp the meaning of that wisdom. Like... Read More
Change Or Improve Your Relationship
How To Use The Power Of Empathy To Revive, Change Or Improve Your Relationship. What Is Empathy? Simply put, empathy is understanding: the sensing of another person’s underlying feelings, wants, and emotional dynamics – looking at the world through their lenses – “What would I be feeling if I were him or her?” Empathy is... Read More
How Will I Benefit From Divorce Counseling?
Introduction Ask anyone who has been through a divorce and they will tell you it rocks the foundation of your being, leaves you feeling lonely, flawed, undesirable, enraged, and hopeless, to name a few emotions. During my divorce twenty-seven years ago, I was in desperate need of a roadmap to help me to better understand... Read More
How Do I Know If I Need Divorce Counseling?
Introduction Divorce challenges the basic sense of who you are, who you’ve been, and who you’ll become. Healing from a divorce
Boundaries In Romantic Relationships
A boundary is something that marks a limit. Think of psychological boundaries as guidelines that preserve your individuality from your partner’s. They comprise your uniqueness – your history, experiences, interests, personality, and values….your “you-ness.” Setting Clear Boundaries – I am not You Boundaries are crucial to enjoying healthy and secure relationships and avoiding dysfunctional ones.... Read More
How To Be Separate And Together
Introduction People are always asking me "How can I can make room for both my needs and my partner’s needs in our relationship?" They go on to say that, more often than not, one or the other gets their way, which inevitably leads to resentments. What they are really asking me is "How do we... Read More