It’s the weekend and the reality of divorce can no longer be muted with the distractions of the work week. The relaxing downtime that couldn’t get here quick enough before is now dreaded. We know how you feel; so to keep your mind occupied we put together a list of our favorite divorce movies. It’s […]
Divorcing a Narcissist and Winning While divorce is inherently overwhelming and emotionally challenging, those of us who are faced with divorcing a narcissist experienced a heightened level of fear and frustration. By the mere definition of a narcissistic, self-absorbed, self-obsessed, self-centered, it is impossible to engage in a dialogue where both parties needs are heard […]
By Lisa Brick This is the Holiday Season, the season that bombards us with songs of peace on earth and goodwill to humanity and images of happy, laughing families and perfect gifts to buy and receive. Rather than being able to retreat to a cave to figure yourself out and how you got where you […]
By Karen McMahon Perfectionism and divorce are a lethal combination. We begin with an impossible task. We are going to do this divorce thing right…the best…unfaltering. What does that even mean?! Make the best decisions Handle everyone’s reaction perfectly Say the right thing Do the right thing…always Pick the best attorney and expect perfection from […]
By Lisa Brick The way our culture and technology have developed it is possible and easy to spend days face to face with our smart machines indoors. While we connect with people digitally, on phone, facebook, through pictures and video, there is an increasing tendency to move through our days with our headphones on, […]
By Patty, a JBD Client I asked a good friend of mine if she had a good day last Friday and she replied ‘it was okay, I’ll forget it’…and that got me thinking. I want ALL my days to count. No more going through the motions, day in and day out, spending my time doing […]
By Karen McMahon During my years of coaching I have been fascinated at how often as adults we forget how to dream. When asked what their ideal is where a job, relationship, home or life, clients more often than not, “I don’t know”. When we dig deeper, most discuss what they don’t want and that […]
By: Lisa Brick While navigating divorce there is a strong tendency to ruminate on what went wrong, why your marriage failed, who’s to blame, what you or your spouse could or should have done differently, etc. it doesn’t help. It leads to depression. It hurts you and your family. There is immense value in investing […]
By: Lisa Brick “Moving your body grows your brain.” – Daniel J. Siegel, MD It’s as simple as the statement above. Physical stimulation, both passive and active, supports creativity, mental and physical health, happiness, and brain growth. Exposing yourself to new physical experiences, learning new skills, practicing and refining existing skills, expanding your capabilities ever […]
By: Karen McMahon Writing a profile can be uncomfortable What can I say about myself that is unique and interesting? I don’t want to appear boastful, complicated or have a generic profile. Having fun with it and making it a ‘want to’ rather than a ‘have to’, will make a huge difference. How do […]
