After years of studying the impact of divorce on children, we have discovered that it is the CONFLICT between the parents, not the divorce per se, that is so emotionally traumatic for children.
Coping with Divorce
What does high conflict mean in the context of divorce?
Sometimes, the divorcing couple can’t speak to one another because it is very emotional and hurtful, and a lot of emotions are raised. I would consider a high conflict to be more with those couples who almost will aggravate one another, whether intentionally or because it’s driven out of hurt or fear. The high conflict […]
What are the effects a high-conflict divorce can have on the children?
A high-conflict divorce can have a very devastating effect on children. The fighting, the tension, the emotional turmoil – a lot of times the children do pick up on this. It’s very important for the clients to remember that they love their child more than the emotional troubles that they’re having with their spouse and […]
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Now that my divorce is final, I would like to stay friends with my ex sister.
Now that my divorce is final, I would like to stay friends with my ex-husband’s sister. Is that possible? How do I approach her about still wanting to be friends?
I’m uncomfortable with the thought of dating again after divorce.
I’m uncomfortable with the thought of dating again after divorce. Yet, I get lonely. My divorce was finalized six months ago. How do I know if I’m really ready to put myself back out there?
I started dating again about 6 months after my divorce was final.
I started dating again about 6 months after my divorce was final. I’ve been dating for a year now but I’m just not meeting the right person. Most of my dates are boring. There’s no chemistry. What am I doing wrong?
What do people do with their wedding photos after a divorce?
What do people do with their wedding photos after a divorce? I want to throw them away, because my ex-husband cheated on me, and it’s too painful to look at the pictures. But we have two young children. What should I do?
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