To be a good parent demands untold commitment and requires that you make countless decisions every day—about babysitters, schools, friends, bedtime and homework routines. It’s not a glamorous job, but it promises the greatest reward one could ever ask for: a child’s love. But when separation, divorce or remarriage occurs, parenting becomes co-parenting, and what Read more »
Author: Lisa McNally
Divorce Coaching Podcast: Facing Divorce? How a Divorce Coach Could Make All the Difference
Recently I had the opportunity to be interviewed by Psychotherapist & Relationship Coach, Susan Lager, of the Couples Center PLLC for her podcast Couplesspeak. Whether you’re facing a Divorce or currently in the process of a Divorce, this podcast would be very helpful for you to listen to. In this episode Facing Divorce? How a Divorce Read more »
8 Characteristics Of Emotionally Resilient People
“Emotional Resilience” refers to one’s ability to adapt to stressful situations or crises. More resilient people are able to “roll with the punches” and adapt to adversity without lasting difficulties, while less resilient people have a harder time with stress and life changes. Emotional Resilience gives us the freedom to be ourselves and follow our Read more »
5 Ways To Deal with the Financial Pain Of Divorce
Whether it comes before or after the papers are signed, economic hardship is all too familiar to many couples who divorce. Following a few financial guidelines can ease the burden during this difficult time. Each year, 1 million Americans divorce. More than 80 percent of divorcing couples cite “debt and financial distress” as the primary Read more »
9 Steps To Take When Ending A Relationship With A Narcissist
Psychology Today explains “the hallmarks of a Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) are grandiosity, a lack of empathy for other people, and a need for admiration. People with this condition are frequently described as arrogant, self-centered, manipulative, and demanding. They may also concentrate on grandiose fantasies (e.g. their own success, beauty, brilliance) and may be convinced that Read more »
Divorce & Children
Divorce is certainly an emotional time for families. In fact, it ranks as one of the most stressful experiences in life. However, it is not only the adults who experience this stress. If the adults are parents, their children often suffer greatly. Their suffering can not be entirely eliminated. A certain amount of grief at Read more »
3 Must Know Types Of Credit Accounts
Mary and Bill recently divorced. Their divorce decree stated that Bill would pay the balances on their three joint credit card accounts. Months later, after Bill neglected to pay off these accounts, all three creditors contacted Mary for payment. She referred them to the divorce decree, insisting that she was not responsible for the accounts. Read more »
Unhealthy Emotions Associated With Being Dumped
Being dumped can be a traumatic experience for anyone. Relationships are complex and difficult at times. While some people who are dumped seem to find a way to move on without much damage, most people who are dumped have serious emotional issues. Some of the negative reactions to the difficult emotions that come out of Read more »
5 Ways To Ensure You’ll Have A Happy Life After Divorce
Thinking about having a life after divorce while getting a divorce can be a sticking point for some people because they just aren’t sure what their life will “look like” after divorce. Here’s 5 things to keep in mind so can have a life after divorce: Life after divorce item 1: Think about your emotional Read more »