Divorce mediation can be a challenging and emotional process, but practicing mindfulness can help you stay centered and focused throughout the journey.
Hear from best-selling author, Katy Goshtasbi on Thriving Through Divorce to Stay Whole: Divorce can mean so many things in your life. I remember when I got divorced and wondered who I would be post-divorce. I also considered how I … Read More
Divorce, like any other change you face in your life, can feel not only sad but also scary as you navigate through the unknown waters of life. I’ve been down this very same road myself. I know how it feels … 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
Do you remember the days when the New Year brought hope and inspiration? Where have those days gone? It is the day before the kids are getting ready to return to school after Christmas break, and what do I get; … 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
Professional Attorney and Family Mediator Jen Segura (of West Coast Family Mediation Center) speaks with Therapist Parisa Malekzadeh about relationships, mental health, and how the Pandemic has changed the way we connect. To contact Parisa Malekzadeh, use the information below: 591 … Read More
As a child, you need your parents to be attuned to your needs. What happens when a parent is dismissive, too passive, withdrawn, or narcissistic? A child then grows up always trying to be the person they think they need … Read More
I hate conflict. Something pretty funny for a lawyer to say, but this dislike for fighting is what drove me towards the mediation field. I’m not saying I won’t partake in a back-and-forth conversation with someone who disagrees with me, … 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
As we are now in May and all May brings…sunshine, beach days and of course… Mother’s Day; I start talking to friends about our Mother’s Day plans. I have always wondered why so many of us (Mothers) tend to think … Read More