Tips and advice for men and women who have recently split up from a spouse and are now getting divorced.
For some reason, right now I know a few different people who are recently broken up and telling me “I can’t get over my ex.” I have certainly been there, and so has every person who has ever gone through a divorce or been through a breakup. When a spouse moves out or when … Read more
Can a therapist be a mediator? You bet! Being both a Licensed Clinical Therapist as well as a Certified Divorce Mediator has allowed me to understand and highlight the importance of several qualities which are necessary in both professional roles. Whether I am working with an individual or couple in therapy, or a couple navigating … Read more
Divorce is tough. I know because I went through one. Whether you wanted the divorce or your spouse left you, it’s devastating, painful and stressful. When you’re in the middle of divorce and sometimes even for the next few months or more, it can feel impossible to think there could be anything good to come … Read more
I write so many articles for people going through a divorce; newly separated men and women who are just trying to navigate the process and get the best outcome possible. Their thought process is usually (and understandably) short-term—just trying to get through the divorce, just trying to get through the week, or sometimes even just trying … Read more
Women going through a divorce are under an extreme amount of pressure and stress. Emotions, which can include anger, sadness, fear and resentment can run high, and worrying about the kids can feel like a full time job! Because women are so preoccupied with all of these stressful factors, they might make money mistakes during … Read more
The holiday season is often portrayed as a time for family gatherings and shared festivities, but what about those who find themselves navigating the season as a newly separated or divorced person? Fear not, because decorating your home for the holidays as a newly separated or divorced person can be an empowering and downright enjoyable … Read more
Ask anyone who is divorced and he or she will tell you that the pain it causes can sometimes feel unbearable. Then add in the holidays—especially that first Christmas or Hanukkah and New Years after a separation. It’s very very hard. Trying to celebrate the holidays during divorce is stressful, sad, confusing and sometimes bittersweet. … Read more
We all know that kids thrive on structure and knowing what to expect, and that includes the holidays. Kids love doing the same things year after year—going to buy the Christmas tree, baking holiday cookies, decorating the home and other family holiday traditions. But what happens when parents get divorced and those family holiday traditions … Read more
Wondering what to do with your wedding ring after divorce? How about all those pieces of jewelry you have that you don’t need or want anymore: a necklace you never wear, a bracelet that was given to you that brings back bad memories, a ring you inherited that you don’t particularly care for… and then … Read more
Going through a divorce is one of the most difficult life transitions a person can endure. Worrying about finances, the kids, and becoming a single parent amidst the intense emotional pain of the breakup can feel daunting, hopeless, and exhausting. If that isn’t hard enough, try going through a divorce during the holidays! Thanksgiving, Christmas, … Read more
One of the many reasons why divorce is such a stressful process is because it takes a long time. A lot of people ask, “How long does divorce take after filing papers?” The answer is, if you hire a lawyer and litigate your divorce it can take 1 – 2 years to finally be divorced. … Read more
When my son was little, he cut his knee, and we ended up at the emergency room where he got a few stitches. His wound was raw at first, and needed to be kept clean and dry. It was red and puffy and swollen, and as he described it, “thumping.” For some reason, this is … Read more
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