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Projection is a defense mechanism commonly used by abusers, including people with narcissistic or borderline personality disorder and addicts. Basically,

By Terry Gaspard, MSW, LICSW According to author Gary Chapman, couples will communicate more effectively and feel happier if they gain

By Kristin M. Davin, Psy.D. Divorce is a game changer in a child’s life. That we know. It creates significant

By Terry Gaspard, MSW, LICSW While it’s admirable to be a caring person, learning to accept and respect myself has

By Terry Gaspard, MSW, LICSW During counseling sessions couples often ask me some version of this important question: How can

By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC It’s no secret that one of the biggest challenges a parent faces after divorce is staying

Think of the Dark Triad of Narcissism, Psychopathy, and Machiavellianism as the Bermuda Triangle – it’s perilous to get near

By Terry Gaspard, LICSW, MSW Dating after divorce can be exciting, but when you have children it’s a risky proposition.

I received the text at 11:42pm on a Tuesday. I’d just finished getting laundry folded, and kid prep completed for

Learning how to have productive, low-conflict discussions about money is essential to handling finances in a healthy way. Finances are

During tough conversations, it’s helpful to choose battles wisely and to distinguish between petty issues and important ones. Many experts

Going through a divorce is a challenging process.  There are so many details to arrange in your new life without

While many divorces are settled amicably between ex-spouses, some divorces involve long battles over property division and custody arrangements. If

By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC When you’re a divorced parent, dating again takes on new challenges. Here are five areas that

Recent studies have found that apologizing to your spouse and asking for forgiveness are crucial ingredients in a successful marriage.