By Lisa Brick & Karen McMahon What if the dissolution of a marriage could be a crash course in discovering outdated and limiting belief systems and thought patterns about life, love, relationships, family, and money and letting them go forever? Would your pain have less sting and more promise if you could discover what you […]
By Lisa Brick Divorce is stress season, no matter when it is occurring. While you can’t make someone who is out the door stay or stay when everything in you is pushing you out the door, you can choose to strategically reinforce your body’s capabilities of handling stress through your choices of which foods to […]
By Lisa Brick There are obvious differences in perspectives and opinions between people. How individuals approach their perspectives and opinions determines how much emotional and financial carnage they’ll experience as they navigate their way through divorce.
Over the years it has become clear that there are powerful connections between marriage and divorce, hope, expectation, and intention. I come clean upfront. I am not a fan of hope or expectations. Many of our divorcing clients share a similar story; they hoped they could have reconciled with their spouse, their marriage would have […]
We discussed Awareness as the first step toward peace…a practice of mindfulness or witnessing our thoughts, feelings and actions. Instead of seeing things as happening to us, when we are aware or conscious of our part in every circumstance, we realize we have choices. Awareness Enlightens us so that we can see our part in […]
By Lisa Brick The Holiday Season is upon us, often the most stressful time of the year for people in general and particularly so for those contemplating, in the midst of, or post divorce. Simply surviving your first holiday season intact and eventually enjoying emotionally healthier holidays entails a shift on your part, not […]
Fears around money and finances before, during, and post divorce can be paralyzing. Self doubts and self criticism are shriveling to a sense of self worth that is already under water. The first three posts of this series on money supported readers in exploring the thoughts they have around money, separating their thoughts from the […]
Guest Post by Jennifer Safian, a divorce and family mediator Divorce may be one of the biggest stresses in your life. Being prepared can possibly ease some of your anxieties. Whether commencing a divorce action, embarking on a collaborative process, or going the mediation route, select a professional who can provide you with a […]
Financial Organization 101 A divorce can be an extremely difficult time in someone’s life. First and foremost, tell yourself that everything will be okay and that you will make it through. Financial organization is key to a less stressful divorce process. Here are a few documents that you should have on file, (virtual/physical) in order […]
By Karen McMahon When struggling with the difficult emotions that come with divorce, having an easily accessible emotional toolbox to grab when we are in crisis is invaluable. Much like attempting to do a small job around your home and not having the power screw gun (I am constantly in this position) or the […]
