If this is the first year since your divorce or separation, you may not be feeling much like celebrating. You may be wishing you could just skip the next couple of months altogether. I get that, but it's not what experts recommend. As your divorce coach, I'd be encouraging you to find the ways to enjoy the Holidays after divorce. Why? Because traditions are the glue that … [Read more...]
How To Survive The Grief From Your Divorce
It's well understood that grief comes with loss and that loss is a normal part of life. Yet, as a society and individually, we often overlook the grief that comes with divorce. There are so many losses that come with the end of a marriage that it's hard to imagine someone NOT grieving. Yet, in the midst of all the turmoil and upheaval we routinely expect people going through … [Read more...]
How To Rebuild Trust After Divorce
Newly divorced people often say, "I'll never trust my ex again," or even "I'll never trust a man/woman again." That sentiment is not surprising given the pain and hurt that comes with many divorces but trust is a cornerstone of healthy relationships and a vital part of connecting with others. Learning how to rebuild trust after divorce is a critical part of healing and … [Read more...]
How To Take Care Of Your Mental Health During Divorce
Guest post by Muna Saleem Going through a divorce is a tricky and complicated process that is compounded by the strong emotions and stresses that each party invariably brings to the table. But the mental health effects of a divorce go on long after the legal process has ended so it's important to know how to take care of your mental health during divorce. Whilst I am not a … [Read more...]
Podcast: Will You Embrace Your Newly Single Life?
Divorce is a traumatic, painful event that can rock you to your core, shake your self-confidence and make you doubt everything you thought you knew. You’re likely not going to be rushing to embrace your newly single life after divorce. Yet, as journalist and TV news anchor Tamsen Fadal says, “Happily Single comes before Ever After” and that’s a philosophy every divorce coach … [Read more...]