The Real Secret to Making Relationships Work
Several years ago, I had the pleasure and privilege of training with Michele Weiner-Davis. We both have a solution focused approach. In my work, I help couples to stop being problem saturated and start being solution focused. While there are many areas and ways to...
March Madness and Summer Parenting Time Designations
While it is great to enjoy March Madness with the ultimate in collegiate basketball, I've learned that March Madness is very real. And I'm not talking basketball. For many families that I work with, this time can be very stressful. The deadline for summer...
Part 2: Navigating the College Planning Process
Last week, I highlighted some useful advice from a podcast I did with Bright Futures Consulting. This week, I am back to offer some more valuable insights. Use flexible thinking When we work with a student from a blended family, there are usually a lot of moving...
Navigating College Planning
My friend and colleague, Dr. Beth Dennard, and I recently sat down and talked about navigating college planning for high school students in blended families or who have parents who do not live together. Since this is the time of year when many high school seniors are...
The Sweet Life in the New Year
My brother, Alan, lives in California, and he sends me the most wonderful birthday cards. That Dickinson quote was on the front cover of a card he sent me several years ago, during my most difficult time ever.My first reaction frankly was frustration and sadness. I...
How Co-Parents Can Support Healthy Transitions
Transitions for co-parents are challenging. Because these transitions usually happen when two people are going through separation and breakup or divorce, they are often more complex because of hurt feelings and the general difficulties of the time. But if you...
How Co-Parents Can Support Healthy Transitions
Transitions for co-parents are challenging. Because these transitions usually happen when two people are going through separation and breakup or divorce, they are often more complex because of hurt feelings and the general difficulties of the...
Your Child’s Two Worlds: Smoothing Transitions Between Homes
Transitioning between homes creates special challenges for children, adolescents and their parents. When children of any age are getting ready to go to the other home to see their other parent, they will likely experience negative feelings, especially during the early...
Make Your Home a Haven
If you haven’t heard it yet, last week we invited you to listen to our podcast with the amazing Ron Deal. It’s full of laughter, information and some down to earth practices that help any couple make it through whatever life or anyone else is tossing their way. As a...
New Resource: Helping Kids Cope with Anxiety
When the pandemic settled in March, I got busy doing some learning! I did a whole training certification course with Lynn Lyons on working with children and teens with anxiety. As a solution focused therapist, I am always looking for other solution focused therapists...
