Most teenagers experience various physical and mental changes as they transition into adulthood. Add a significant event like a parents’ divorce to the mix, and you may have a very explosive situation. News of a parent’s separation could bring additional stress and conflict into your family dynamic....

Cathy lived a life that from the outside appeared completely successful with a beautiful home and thriving family business. The reality behind the facade told a different story.

Cathy shares her early confusion about why she was so unhappy given the facade, her journey to understand her unm...

You have just come to an agreement on how to settle your divorce. You may be still reeling from the entire ordeal. You’ve had to make some major life decisions that affect you and your family. This can be exhausting and also feel like you’ve been engulfed in a dark night of the soul.

Even now, it’s...

by Carol R. Hughes, Ph.D., LMFT, www.DivorcePeacemaking.com

The following are some tips for you as you prepare to talk with your adult children. You care about doing the best you can for your children because you are reading this article. Permit yourself not to be perfect. No one is. Remember to ke...

Guest Post By Robin Shaw

When going through divorce, we can feel so alone with our thoughts and feelings. Sometimes, we wonder who we can turn to, even if we have a life filled with friends and family who love us. Who will understand? How can we face these folks who have known us in a certain way all...

Guest Post by Kelley A. Joyce, MBA, CPC

The return to work is a massive milestone in your divorce journey. As a Career Development Coach, I’ve assisted hundreds of adults in their transition to the workforce.

Every professional has their own deep personal reasons for entry, such as a maternity retur...

Guest post by Wendy Samuelson.

Just because you start a divorce action, does not necessarily mean that you will go to trial. If you settle the custody and financial issues of your case, there’s no need for a trial, and your divorce can be processed on papers alone without having to testify in court...

The Holiday Season is upon us, often the most stressful time of the year for people in general and particularly so for those contemplating, in the midst of, or post divorce.

Simply surviving your first holiday season intact and eventually enjoying emotionally healthier holidays entails a shift o...

By Karen McMahon

We can get so entrenched in being part of a ‘unit’ when married that we lose ourselves.  If our spouse is the dominant one, we may have fallen into a pattern of acquiescing to his/her desires and demands.  If there are issues of anger management, abuse, addiction or control, we ...

By Bernadette M. Smith, MCC

Going through a divorce is hard, but that doesn’t mean life after divorce has to be difficult too.  In fact, life after divorce can be filled with joy, peace, and personal fulfillment. 

Here are four empowering ideas you should keep in mind as you begin building a new l...

What is the difference between reacting and responding? 

The most important difference is the control you have over your emotions.  When we react, it is an emotional knee-jerk snap.  It is usually as a result of someone ‘pushing our buttons’.  We can go from 0 to 100 in seconds.  It is sometimes as...