In my life and work with my divorce clients, I have learned that every relationship involves conversations, communication, and conflict. Pursuing healthy relationships involves understanding some foundational principles of having good communication skills, constructive conversations, and...
Did you know that the words you use can actually change the way you think and act? Advocates of Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) believe that the way we think (neuro) and communicate (linguistic) can shift our patterns of behaviour and emotion (also known as programmes). NLP is a brilliant tool...
Guest Author: Maryann Petri
Many parents have struggled through the Family Court system and found it has had a detrimental effect upon their children. Unfortunately, they have woken up to the fact that their children have suffered such trauma that they can’t even remember wonderful...
1. Have a Plan
As with any difficult task, it is important to plan ahead to avoid confusion and mistakes. Discuss with your partner what would be the best way to explain the divorce to your children. Having a plan will help prevent any disagreements or quarrels in front of the children. This...
What is Parental Alienation?
Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS), also referred to as Parental Alienation (PA), is a form of abuse where a child is programmed to refuse contact with a parent. In some cases, this can also target a grandparent, sibling or guardian. The child is polarised...
A high-conflict divorce can feel like you are just sinking down into a dark bottomless hole. If you have been here, it is easy to lose hope and faith. The negative energy in this space is strong and overwhelming. I have been there too. That is why it is so important to avoid these mistakes in...
Since its beginning in December of 2019, the entire world has collectively been impacted by the trauma of the Coronavirus. Entire economies were shut down and businesses were laying off workers to stay afloat. When the quarantine regulations began, so many couples were forced to stay in their...
Getting a Divorce?
You are probably going to be paying too much in divorce fees…
There may have been a moment when everything in your relationship felt perfect. During these blissful memories, not a single anxious thought crossed your mind. Yet in the present moment, you feel a mix of...
