Living through a divorce can feel like a horrible parody of a Hallmark movie, especially during February. All around are images of hearts and flowers and happy couples, and here you are, ending all the things that the commercials are telling you...
Nurturing Resilience: Integrating Emotional Support Practices with Mediation in Divorce
Written by Shilpa Kapoor, Psy.D., M.S., M.A. Divorce With Dignity - Contra Costa Provider The decision to pursue a divorce is among the most challenging and emotionally taxing experiences an individual can face. As the owner of Divorce With Dignity...
How To Help Your Child Adjust To Life After Divorce
As an adult, picking yourself up after a divorce can be challenging, even if you’re excited about the prospect of a fresh start. As such, it's important to reflect on how this change can impact your child so that you’re able to provide them with...
Focus on Family: Five fun things to do with your kids during a divorce
August is Family Fun Month, a reminder to spend quality time with your family during the golden hour of summer – before the chaos of regular school-time life ensues. Though during the divorce process, this goal may feel nearly impossible to...
How To Make Divorce ‘Easier’ On Your Children
July is National Child-Centred Divorce Month, which means it is the perfect time to delve into the ways in which you can protect and care for your child during the divorce process. To begin with, of course, it's important to challenge the idea that...
Is Mediation Right for You?
We’ve often spoken about how many divorcing couples mistakenly believe their separation belongs in a courtroom. This is likely because each time we see a divorce in the media, we hear horror stories about drawn-out cases where couples argue about...
Reminder: Divorces Do Not Have To Take Place On The Battlefield.
According to a recent study, 50% of marriages in the US end in divorce. While this may seem to be a daunting figure, it’s actually a positive reflection of our ability to advocate for ourselves and pursue happiness over remaining in a relationship...
Navigating the Emotional Impact of Divorce on Children: Strategies for Parental Support
In our last blog, we touched upon the ways in which you can ensure that your children’s welfare is protected during the divorce process. However, as June is Children’s Wellness Month, we thought we’d take this as an opportunity to further explore...
Children’s Awareness Month & The Divorce Process
June is Children’s Awareness Month, a time when we are encouraged to talk openly about the issues that are impacting the well-being of our children, in order to support them. With so many parents worried about the potential impact their divorce...
How To Reinvent Yourself After Your Divorce
"Reinvention is not about discarding the past, but about crafting a better future from the lessons it taught you." When you’ve been in a relationship for a long time, it's natural to attribute a lot of your character, personality, and self-worth to...