There were many times during my divorce when my stress levels reached freak out status. My mind raced, my heart hammered and I was about as far from relaxed as you can get. Since moving in with my therapist for …
Divorce hurts. Unfortunately, there’s no shortcut through the pain and process of divorce recovery. But, weathering the ups and downs of divorce is greatly supported by your capacity for resilience—the ability to adapt in the face of adversity. The good …
Just five minutes a day of gratitude journaling provides a multitude of benefits backed up by research. Gratitude is good for everything from improved health, better sleep, and more energy to more happiness, less stress, more resilience and even better …
If you’re like most people, you aren’t sure of the best response when confronted with a divorce revelation from a friend. If you’ve gone through your own divorce, you’re probably painfully aware of just how unhelpful, or downright hurtful, the …
Not surprisingly, smart dating after divorce requires a new approach. One that is reflective and thoughtful in a different way than you may have been before. It’s time to milk your marriage and divorce for information and take lessons from …
We tend to think of ordinary days as expendable. The truth is that each one is precious because it will never happen again.
Our lives rush forward like river rapids and it’s easy to let days, weeks and years flow …
When telling your divorce story, seeing yourself as the victim is very seductive, especially if your Ex cheated, lied and/or left. A victim isn’t responsible and that’s the problem because it undermines your life authority. Yes, this person has done …
From the moment one spouse makes a decision to leave, both people start on a transition which follows predictable stages. Regardless of who initiated the divorce, many people experience a version of the process captured on the Divorce Process Flow …
Breaking up is hard to do and it may be especially hard on the kids if they feel torn between warring parents. While I like to put the focus on what “to do” rather than what “not to do,” there …
When our children are upset or sad, many of us have a difficult time just “being” with them and their pain. We desperately want to fix it somehow or make them feel better. We say, “Don’t cry” or “There are …
