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4 Empowering Ways You Can Reclaim Your Life After Divorce divorce empowerment divorce journey high conflict divorce life after divorce reclaim your life Nov 02, 2020

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...

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Don’t Push My Buttons! anger awareness controlling your feelings emotional growth fighting with your spouse finding opportunities personal growth personal responsibility Oct 19, 2020

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...

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Divorce and Covid-19 6 unexpected positive effects of divorce on teens children and divorce covid-19 Sep 23, 2020
2020 will go down in the history books as the year of the pandemic. The far reaching affects of Covid-19 are not limited to our health and finances. In fact, the pandemic 'lock down' has wreaked havoc on marriages across the globe.
 
According to a NY Post article on September 1st, in the United S...
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7 Secrets to Co-parenting with a Difficult Ex after divorce best divorce tips coparenting family Sep 22, 2020

Knowing what to say and how and when to say it when our children are struggling with, hurt or disappointed by our ex is vital to both our own personal growth and to raising healthy children.

Even after I was able to create a buffer for the criticism, hurt, inconsistency or harsh words that my ex sp...

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The Dysfunctional Dance of High Conflict Marriages - Part I divorce divorce disfunction divorcing a narcissist dysfunction high conflict divorce Aug 16, 2020

Karen McMahon

If you are married to and trying to divorce a pathological narcissist it is crucial that you understand the underlying psychology of both your behavior and the behavior of your spouse.  There is a considerable amount of guilt and shame for those who get caught in the narcissist’s snare....

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Seeing Light at the End of the Divorce Tunnel divorce divorce journey divorce recovery inner work Jul 22, 2020

Guest Post By Larry Bailey 


In the beginning of divorce there was darkness. It began to lift in the many hours, days, and months I invested in inventorying my experiences during our marriage,  owning my mistakes, and learning to honestly acknowledge my emotions so I could process the past. 

My inv...

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Physical Time – One of Seven Practices to Build an Awesome Life balance emotional growth emotional health exercise finding opportunities inspiration personal growth physical activity physical health self love stress relief taking care of yourself yoga Jul 13, 2020

“Moving your body grows your brain.”  – Daniel J. Siegel, MD

It’s as simple as the statement above.  Physical stimulation, both passive and active, supports creativity, mental and physical health, happiness, and brain growth.   Exposing yourself to new physical experiences, learning new skills, pra...

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Sleep Through Your Divorce Jul 13, 2020

Sleep is an oft overlooked practice if you are to stay clear, focused, and effective while navigating divorce.  Rather than it being a retreat from responsibility, sleep is a necessity in order to be responsible and responsive during and post divorce.  While unusual amounts of time spent in sleep ca...

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7 Secrets to Self-Care communication focus health kindness relaxation revitilize self care time Jul 13, 2020

By Lisa Brick


YOU are the kingpin of your life, the main axle, the engine, the foundation…not a significant other, not your kids, not your parents, not your relatives, and not your friends. YOU are the most important person in your life and therefore the primary person to maintain yourself well.  T...

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What Happens if You Are Getting a Military Divorce? divorce divorce community divorce support military divorce military marriage military spouse Jul 06, 2020

Guest Post by Mitchell Cohen


What happens if you are getting a military divorce?

Most of those in the know agree that military marriages are burdened by stresses and strains beyond those of an ordinary marriage. It is understandable, then, that military divorces present extraordinary challenges. I...

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Divorce in the Time of Corona coronavirus and divorce covid-19 divorce Apr 23, 2020

By Lisa Brick

Honestly, it’s challenging to think now. I don’t know what will happen to my family, friends, and community despite our precautions, how long I can last without an income, or what a recovery will even look like when the dust of this global pandemic settles. Since my children are adult...

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Essential Legal Guidelines for Navigating High Conflict Divorce divorce divorce attorney divorce litigation family law high conflict divorce legal guidelines Apr 21, 2020

By Karen McMahon


Navigating divorce is a painful and unsettling experience.  Journeying through high conflict divorce is often terrifying and debilitating.  You can minimize fear and paralysis by being informed, setting realistic expectations and employing supporting experts and professional when...

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