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The holidays are quickly approaching, and while for most people it is one of the best times of the year, for those who are co-parenting it can create some challenges. Navigating the holidays while also co-parenting can be difficult and may leave you with feelings of...
By Terry Gaspard MSW, LICSW Many of the couples I counsel find that they fall into cyclical and unhealthy patterns when conflict arises. Fights occur and reoccur that concern the same issues, and often play out in the same ways, with this unfortunate dynamic causing...
In a recent video by Lisa Arends on her YouTubeChannel, the wellness coach, teacher, and author of “Lessons From the End of a Marriage: A ‘How to Thrive’ Guide After Divorce” digs deep into the aftermath and effects of cheating. Speaking candidly from personal...
By Rosalind Sedacca, CCT We all know divorce creates havoc in any family’s life, especially when children are involved. Moving on after divorce can also be challenging. It’s a time to be very gentle, both with yourself as well as with your children. Chances are, you...
By Terry Gaspard, MSW, LICSW When a romantic relationship or marriage ends, it’s natural to experience feelings of rejection, anger, sadness, guilt, or regret. Self-defeating thoughts can grab hold because you’re vulnerable and trying to make sense of things. However,...
By Terry Gaspard, MSW, LICSW Dear Terry, I’m a fan of your blogs and have come to the conclusion that my husband of fifteen years and I are at a stalemate. Honestly, he’s a great guy but we just have tough chemistry. Our pattern is quite destructive and hard to break....
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...
By Darlene Lancer Empathy is essential for satisfying relationships. Understanding the different types of empathy, building our empathy, and learning to relate to others can help us identify toxic dynamics, be effective communicators, and transform our relationships....
By Terry Gaspard MSW, LICSW You will disagree with your partner, that’s a given. But it’s not arguing with your partner that’s the problem, it’s how your differences are managed. Spending more time listening than talking in conversations with him or her is a good...
Terry Gaspard, MSW, LICSW For a relationship to be balanced, partners must be able to love and trust themselves first. They must feel they are needed and appreciated for support they give. If you have been let down in the past, the prospect of needing someone can be...
Daughters of Divorce
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