Divorce mediation can be a challenging and emotional process, but practicing mindfulness can help you stay centered and focused throughout the journey.
As the holiday season rolls in, it brings a mix of joy, celebration, and a healthy dose of stress. Working in mediation, I’ve seen firsthand how this time of year can stir up a whirlwind of emotions. It’s like navigating … Read More
Are you conscious of how you are reacting? When we encounter a triggering stimulus, is it possible to avoid a negative reaction? Are there methods that would help someone figure out how to process their emotions prior to eliciting a … Read More
When Does Stress Become Harmful to Performance? Stress is a natural mental and physical reaction to life experiences. We all experience it from time to time, but for the most part, our daily lives do not consist of life experiences that … Read More
There are three important things to remember when falling in love after divorce. When you begin dating after a divorce, it’s normal to not be ready right away, and there’s no “right” amount of time when you should be ready. … Read More
For most people, the holidays are the most stressful time of year. For those going through a divorce during the holidays, the stress of this season can feel incomparable. We know from experience! As sisters who got divorced six months … Read More
There is nothing that can describe the sheer panic one feels when a deadline is approaching or has already been missed. This is a feeling we all have experienced at least once in our lives. As I have transitioned into … Read More
Values are a set of beliefs we hold onto and fall back on whenever we speak or act. They are – or should be – at the root of every decision we make and the lens through which we see … Read More
One of the hardest things to practice in life, whether it is during a family mediation or not, is forgiveness. As we enter into the holiday season and the end of another year, it can leave us better prepared for … Read More
There is a statistic floating around that 80% of marriages end after the loss of a child. After a lot of research, it seems there are conflicting studies and papers that show that statistic to be just a number in … Read More
Professional Attorney and Family Mediator Amanda Singer (of West Coast Family Mediation Center) chats with India Kern, a Certified Divorce Coach who draws on her own personal experience with divorce to become the coach she wishes she had. They discuss … Read More