Quantcast
Channel: Posts in the Divorce/Separation Emotions Category at Divorce and Family Mediation Center, LLC

So is it ThanksGIVING or THANKSgiving?

$
0
0
ThanksGIVING or THANKSgiving? No matter how you pronounce it, it is a time for giving thanks for all the blessings in your life and expressing gratitude to those who enrich and enhance your being. So, who am I most thankful for this Thanksgiving? Watch my video to find out.

How Are We Going to Handle the Holidays?

$
0
0
There is no time of the year that is more stressful than the holidays. Being divorced and having children just adds another layer to the stress. The two most troublesome holidays are Thanksgiving and Christmas, but careful planning with your divorce mediator can help you create a plan that ensures you all get through [...]

You’ll Get There When You Get There [VIDEO]

$
0
0
Making important decisions can be extremely stressful, not to mention the anxiety that arises after the decision is made. My wise mother, Beverly Laxer, taught my sisters and me that when making decisions, you get there when you get there, and not one moment before, and nobody can get you there but you! Take [...]

The F-Word

$
0
0
No, it’s not that F-Word. Attorneys generally tend to shy away from their clients' F-Word and just want to talk about the facts. But actually as far as I'm concerned, if we don’t get to the bottom of all of these things that are going on for you, we're not going to be [...]

The Healing Magic of Mediation (VIDEO)

$
0
0
In this video, I’m piggybacking on fellow mediator and friend, Clare Piro’s videos that describe how grace and humanity can occur in mediation. I take her excellent advice a step further and explain how healing can often occur through mediation, as well.

Mediation Myth Busting (VIDEO)

$
0
0
A myth is a widely held but false belief or idea. In mediation, like life in general, many people have preconceived notions about the process. In this video, I single out three of the most common mediation myths — 1) you have to get along with your soon-to-be ex, 2) have all your [...]

What Banana are You Holding On To? (Video)

$
0
0
We have all been in those situations where we dig in our feet and decide that we are not giving in or giving up what we believe is right, fair, deserved, equitable, reasonable, honorable, etc. etc. etc. It is hard to compromise. Hard to give-a-little. But the alternative is being stuck in a [...]

The Advisability of Having a Prenup (Video)

$
0
0
Even though people think that prenups are unromantic, they are actually the most romantic thing that you can do. Why? Getting things in writing and settling issues up front will make for a much less complicated mediation, should the marriage not work out the way you thought it would.

Living Together after the Divorce — Can You? Should You? (video)

$
0
0
There are a variety of reasons that couples will delay selling the marital home and, usually, it has to do with the kids. But is that a good idea? From a practical standpoint what is this actually going to look like for you and are you going to be able to actually do it?Your [...]

Big Sky Questions (video)

$
0
0
Big Sky means a wide-reaching expanse of sky. Big Sky questions can have far-reaching influence on your mediation and your life. At some point, when we start to feel the effect of all the craziness that informs our daily lives, it's important to stop and ask — What am I doing? Why [...]




Latest Images