Divorce mediation can be a challenging and emotional process, but practicing mindfulness can help you stay centered and focused throughout the journey.
One of the most surprising topics to come up in our practice has been the loss of an ex-spouse. When an ex-spouse passes away, it can be an incredible mix of sadness, regret, and confusion. For those with kids, you … Read More
Going through a divorce can be difficult, here are 10 inspirational quotes for a difficult day to remind yourself that no matter what life throws at you, you can handle it. Courage doesn’t mean you don’t get afraid. Courage means … Read More
It isn’t a big secret that being a mother is hard. However, single mothers have it particularly tough. We want to take a minute to remind single moms everywhere of something paramount. You are doing an amazing job. It may … Read More
We’ve all had times in our lives when we’ve been stressed out, and I know that is only harder to combat when we’re going through a difficult period in our lives. Recently I’ve been dealing with some health issues, which … Read More
We’re taught at a very young age that it’s important to learn how to listen, but how often are we actually LISTENING to what other people are saying? I was at Riverside Juvenile Hall recently checking in the juvenile mediation … Read More
Every year at Thanksgiving my family goes around the table, and we share what we’re thankful for. Now it sounds cheesy, but it’s honestly one of my most favorite times because it reminds me to be grateful for what I … Read More
This past weekend I spent Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, with my family in Arizona. Rabbi Bonnie Koppel gave her evening sermon on “How to be Happy.” It struck me as something that is so simple to think about, … Read More
It is no secret that going through a divorce is stressful, even when each party approaches the process with a co-operative mindset. Experts say that we process divorce much like a death. First, there is the initial shock, a grieving … Read More
As with anything stressful in your life, you need to eat right, exercise and relax when going through a divorce. I am sure most of you are laughing out loud at the thought of having TIME to exercise, patience to … Read More
When divorcing, I think it is SO important to consider what matter most to you, not what matter most to your soon to be ex-spouse. In other words, don’t fight over the $1,000 1995 Toyota truck if the only reason … Read More