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It’s occurring more and more frequently, and it’s causing a lot of people distress. It’s fast, it’s easy, it’s popular, and it can be all consuming. It’s texting, and people are using text messaging as a substitution for real conversation and it is causing HUGE challenges in relationships. Text messages can be VERY misinterpreted, especially during times when emotions and sensitivities are running high like during a divorce. Texting has become such a popular way of connecting with people, venting, or expressing oneself that for some, normal verbal communication via phone or... (Read More ...)

Do you ever find yourself tempted to share details of your divorce or your ex on social networking sites? When emotions run high, in a moment of impulse, it’s easy to hit the SHARE button, but not so easy to pull it back. I want to caution you about having divorce wars online. Divorce is a private matter and spilling out details of your divorce via social networking online can put your children in the middle of a social media crossfire that could go public. Many feel an emotional release with all the social networking options available. It’s a tremendous tool, however it’s not the... (Read More ...)

Let’s talk about confidential conversations. Do you find yourself walking into your pantry or stepping out on your porch to avoid your children hearing your telephone conversations? If you do, give yourself a Gold Star! Phone conversations and text messages can get very personal and you don’t want to put your children in the middle of a conversation where something is said that you can never pull back. By being conscientious of your chatter, you are protecting your children from worries and concerns. Especially because they may hear only parts of your conversations with a confidante... (Read More ...)

So, you’ve gone through all the steps to legally divorce, but now you don’t have the means to physically separate and live in different households? This is common for a lot of couples today and I’m finding myself in sessions helping them navigate through how to actually continue to emotionally and physically go through the healing process of divorcing and yet still live together. This can be very confusing for you and your children. So, what are some divorce tips on how to handle this? You can communicate to your kids clearly, that although you may still be living together,... (Read More ...)

I wanted to talk today about practicing patience and kindness towards yourself and your children. You might be feeling short on patience and kindness lately as your emotional fuel tank feels like it’s running low. You may even feel that it’s empty at this point. Changes with the family require much more time, energy and thought on day to day activities as a family is navigating through divorce. As a result, there are many physical and emotional changes that are occurring. You might feel that your children are being more needy or clingy. All this is very normal. Anytime you’re... (Read More ...)