The Devastating Potential of Divorce Know your Coping Strategies
Don’t go Through this Alone While divorce is common and most of us have either experienced it or know someone close to us who has, it is far from a…
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Confronting the Reasons for an Affair Can Create a Healthier Relationship
Credit: Pixabay Infidelity destroys trust in a relationship People have a deep need for trust, to know they are not alone. Trust helps a person deal with the ups and…
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Divorce: Despair, Disorientation and 7 Steps to Help You Create Your New Life
The Disruptions of Divorce When you go through a divorce, the earth beneath you shakes. You tumble into an open pit of unwelcome change, confusion, emotional isolation and frequently, financial…
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The Safest Place to Hide From Marriage Might Be Parenthood
To watch the clip follow the link here:Â Â Marriage scapegoats: Hiding behind your kids Hiding From Your Marriage By Diving into Parenthood The article profiles a book by David Code titled,…
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Listen Up!
Listening is important. It’s a staple in relationships. It’s one of the fundamental building blocks of our day to day life. We seek it from our partners, our families, our…
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The Impact of High Conflict Divorce on Children’s Emotional Development
The Impact of High Conflict Divorce on Children’s Emotional Development 50% of marriages in the United States end in divorce. As clinicians, we are directly on the front lines of…
Read MoreTimeouts: Not Just For Kids Anymore
Most adults are familiar with the idea of the timeout. You give a child a timeout when they get too pushy, too loud, or too angry. Ask a parent how…
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Ways Parents Can Help Their Children Cope With Divorce
Divorce affect a high percentage of families and the most important thing that a parent can do, once divorce occurs, is to recognize that the process affects the whole family in various, individualized ways. To help children cope wth divorce studies show that a solid support system ensures better adjustment. Children do best when both parents are involved, even if separated. Parent’s ongoing commitment is essential to the rehabilitation and stability of the child. If distress signals persist then psychotherapy for the child and the family can be very helpful.