If you and your spouse have decided to separate and move towards divorce, there are several things to consider and get in order so you are prepared for the process, ensuring it goes as smoothly as possible. Once the possibility of divorce has been established, things often begin to move very quickly leaving you feeling …
Divorcing A Narcissist Divorce can be a very difficult legal procedure, and dealing with an uncooperative– or even narcissistic former spouse can drag out the process and make it even more difficult for you. If your spouse is a diagnosed narcissist or displaying narcissistic behaviour traits, there are a few tools to use to make …
High Conflict Divorce When it comes to divorce, about 95% of cases settle before they make it to a judge– which doesn’t seem the case from all of the divorce court publicity. However, when it comes to divorces, there are different kinds of divorces, and the most traumatic and stressful — the high conflict divorce. …
How to Fix Lack of Communication in a Relationship It’s amazing to me that certain things aren’t taught in school, like how to engage in effective dialogue or how to do your taxes. I mean, I know I certainly haven’t used Pythagorean’s Theorem since Math 30 in grade 12, but I have certainly had to …
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The dreaded “S’ word. Scheduling. I work with many clients to effectively curate parenting time schedules particularly with divorced and separated parents and show them how best to manage it all. It can be overwhelming and frustrating at times, ensuring that all the pieces are fitting together, kids have all they need at each house, …
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The other day I was in a client session, and my client said to me, “I’m so used to carrying the weight and saving us all. All. The. Time. I’m #$@#$! exhausted mentally, physically, emotionally…there’s no gas left in my tank and I think I might be slightly traumatized by it all.” He was in …
The words we choose, can have such a dramatic effect on a situation, and ultimately can be life altering for ourselves and for others, in a mere moment. When my ex and I chose divorce as the right path for us, that’s exactly how we described it to the kids. We demonstrated that no …
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Divorce is one of life’s most traumatic events..loaded with so much change, that it can be paralyzing. Divorces impact everything in your life, causing major upset that affects both you, and those in your circle. Until recently, couples have relied solely on the legal system to work through these issues. But, those who have experienced …