By Geri, JBD Client

I was in the throes of my divorce battle, emotionally tossed and turned inside out with every new discovery that emerged from the shadows about my ex’s betrayal of our 21 year marriage and his secret life.  And, as the divorce process usually spirals from emotional to financia...

By Patty, a JBD Client

I asked a good friend of mine if she had a good day last Friday and she replied 'it was okay, I'll forget it'...and that got me thinking. I want ALL my days to count. No more going through the motions, day in and day out, spending my time doing life-draining tasks because I...

By Karen McMahon

During my years of coaching I have been fascinated at how often as adults we forget how to dream.  When asked what their ideal is where a job, relationship, home or life, clients more often than not, “I don’t know”.  When we dig deeper, most discuss what they don’t want and that ...

By: Karen McMahon

I have been learning about myself as I begin to navigate the world of online dating.  I have entered this experience committed to watching where my thoughts take me and what happens when my judgments and fears arise.

I have learned that I am slow at this dating game.  That i...

By: Karen McMahon

Recently single again, I have watched my reluctance to get back into the dating game.  In examining my resistance, limited beliefs and fears as they came up, I realized how many of us go through similar struggles.  I plan to share parts of my journey with you in the hopes of ope...

By Karen McMahon

We need boundaries to experience healthy loving relationships.  Yet so many of us did not grow up in families that exhibited healthy boundaries.  In fact, we may have experienced quite the opposite and not even understand what a boundary is.  If your relationship is facing crisis...

By Karen McMahon

Once we are aware and accept that we are where we are, we must then act and there in lies the most vital step to not only changing our circumstances, but transforming ourselves and our lives.

The entrance into personal transformation always begins with noticing, becoming aware o...

By Lisa Brick

Divorce is  a lonely and isolating process initially yet it does not have to remain that way. As confusing and painful as splitting up a marriage, a family, and a life can be, with the appropriate support the experience can be one of clarity, growth, and confidence. While this may s...

By Karen McMahon

What causes us to lose our peace and joy?

Financial instability.  Complicated health issues.  Sudden unexpected loss…of a loved one…a job…a relationship. Frustration or disappointment around raising teenagers or caring for elderly parents.  Actually, it is more general than that...

By Lisa Brick

intimacy (n)

in·ti·ma·cy[ íntəməssee ]

1. close relationship: a close personal relationship
2. quiet atmosphere: a quiet and private atmosphere
3. detailed knowledge: a detailed knowledge resulting from a close or long association or study

Both pleasure and pain are risks of intimac...

By Trent Hand

I have a confession to make.  I’m not always proud of this and it’s something my wife has been dealing with for a few years now, helping me work through it.  Really, I’ve struggled with this since childhood and to a large degree I feel I learned this from my father, though it’s ulti...

By Lisa Brick

There are obvious differences in perspectives and opinions between people. How individuals approach their perspectives and opinions determines how much emotional and financial carnage they’ll experience as they navigate their way through divorce.

When one or both parties is bunkere...