Category: Divorce and Psychology
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Stonewalling: San Joaquin County Divorce Help
Understand the impact of stonewalling in divorce. Learn strategies to cope with a spouse’s refusal to communicate.
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5 Signs You’re in a Toxic Marriage
The motivations compelling couples to consider divorce are wide and varied. However, one common motivator, is when individuals feel trapped in a toxic relationship. The term “toxic relationship” was coined in 1995 by Dr. Lillian Glass, and in contrast to physical abuse, the hallmark of a toxic relationship is an emotionally unhealthy environment, where one…
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Negative Effects of Divorce on Children: What You Need to Know
Are there negative effects of divorce on children? What about when they’re very young – like toddlers – or teens? Are there different effects across different age groups? Here’s what you need to know. Negative Effects of Divorce on Children: What You Need to Know While no two people will deal with divorce in exactly…
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3 Ways to Simplify Your Divorce (Even Before You File)
If you’re like most people, you want your divorce to go as smoothly as possible. You’d like to minimize conflict and just make it through with your head above water – and that’s probably true whether you’re just starting to think about a split or you’re riding out California’s 6-month divorce waiting period. The good…
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Thanksgiving for Divorced Parents
Thanksgiving is right around the corner – and if you’re going through a divorce, or if you’re recently divorced and this is your first Thanksgiving day without your spouse (and possibly without your kids), here’s what you can do to get through it. Thanksgiving for Divorced Parents For most people, Thanksgiving is a family-centered holiday.…
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Is My Marriage Over?
You might be surprised to know that a lot of people who get divorced can’t really pinpoint a moment that they asked themselves, “Is my marriage over?” and gave themselves a definitive answer. In fact, sometimes people who file for divorce are still a bit unsure about whether they’re doing the right thing. However, there…
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3 Reasons You Should NEVER Involve Your Kids in Your Divorce
Like most parents, you want the best for your children – and that includes making sure they come out of your divorce as healthy and happy as possible. To help ensure that, there’s one thing you should never do. You should never involve your children in your divorce. So what does that mean? How can…
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Should Your Kids See a Therapist During Your Divorce?
If you’re like most parents, your main concern during divorce is your children. You want them to come out of the divorce as happy and healthy as possible – and sometimes that means taking them to see a therapist. So how can you tell if your children need to talk to someone besides you or…
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3 Tips to Help You De-Stress During Divorce
If you’re like most people going through divorce, you already know how stressful it is. In fact, it’s tough before you even file – so even if you’re still in the planning stages, you’re probably experiencing a fair amount of stress. So what can you do to make it easier on yourself? Use these three…
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Parental Alienation Examples
Parental alienation is incredibly serious. It’s the practice of turning a child away from one of his or her parents, and it’s extremely harmful to everyone involved – including the parent who’s doing the alienating. Check out these parental alienation examples so you know how to recognize it if it’s happening to your child. Then,…
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