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Adult Children of Divorce: How to Cope with the Holidays
Dear Terry and Tracy, My mom and dad live thirty minutes away from one another, and want me to spend half the day with each of them on Thanksgiving and Christmas. This happens every year, and every year I dread it. The holidays make me feel like a little kid again,...
Holiday Coping Tips For Divorced Parents When Apart From Their Children
By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC When the holiday season comes along, parents can be overwhelmed with stress. For divorcing or divorced parents, the stress is often compounded by emotional as well as physical challenges. This especially impacts parents who are finding...
15 Tips For Finding The Right Divorce Attorney Or Mediator For You
Divorce can be a challenging and emotionally taxing process, but having the right divorce lawyer by your side can make a world of difference. Whether you're considering a divorce or have already decided to proceed, finding the right divorce attorney or mediator is...
6 Ways to Heal from Your Divorce and Regain Self-Confidence
When your marriage is over, it’s normal to experience a wide range of feelings and to lose confidence in yourself. These emotions include: rejection, anger, sadness, guilt, regret, loneliness, or even relief. One woman I counseled, Karen, 48, was struck with a...
8 Signs You’re At Risk For An Unhealthy Relationship
By Terry Gaspard, LICSW The best partner will compliment you and bring out your finer qualities. When you are with him or her, you will begin to see untapped possibilities within yourself and in the world. In any relationship, you will face ups and downs and your love...
7 Habits of Successful Single Parents
By Terry Gaspard, LICSW The key to successful single parenting is to reflect daily upon the importance of preparing for your new life and accepting that change is necessary. It’s important to adopt a positive mindset and to set a good example for your children by...
How Do I Repair My Wound With My Father?
By Terry Gaspard, MSW, LICSW Dear Terry, My parents divorced when I was nine years old. When I was young, I was Daddy’s Little Girl, and never far from his side. I have fond memories of my dad taking me to the park, helping me with homework, and coming to my soccer...
Does Falling Out of Love Mean The End Of Your Marriage?
By Terry Gaspard, MSW, LICSW The most common complaint of couples today is that they have fallen out of love. However, falling out of love usually did not occur overnight. Likewise, relationship repair takes time and effort on the part of both partners and includes...
7 Ways Women Can Learn to Trust Their Partner
By Terry Gaspard, LICSW Recently, there has been a gush of articles in the media about a common problem in romantic relationships: mistrust between partners that erodes positive feelings and love. While it’s not uncommon for people to worry that their partner has the...
The Difference Between Separation And Divorce
Marriage, often viewed as a lifelong commitment, can sometimes take unexpected turns, leading to the untying of the nuptial knot. Two common paths that distressed couples may take are separation and divorce. These concepts, although similar, have distinct differences...
