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Divorce and Your Health

Dealing With Anger After Divorce

Feb 07, 2019

There is anger, then there is anger. When people work through a loss of any kind, they will usually feel angry at some point. And so while I understood normal feelings of anger, I didn’t know I could feel as … Read More

Surviving the First Holiday Without Your Spouse

Dec 21, 2018

Sometimes, what are supposed to be happy occasions are instead times of sadness. This is especially true during the first holiday after your divorce. Being alone during a traditionally joyful time can amplify that sadness. The distress and sadness can … Read More

Bring the Power of Mindfulness to Your Holidays

Dec 17, 2018

The holiday season is supposed to be a happy time, full of joy and good cheer. But if you’re going through a divorce, however, this time of year can be overwhelming. You might feel you’re unable to manage your grief … Read More

Health Insurance After Divorce

Apr 13, 2018

Consider Your Options Sooner Rather than Later Heath coverage after divorce is critical. And in the case of many women it becomes an affordability issue. Women are less likely than men to be insured through their own job (35% vs. … Read More

Personal Affirmations: Replace Negative Self-Talk with Positive Statements during Divorce Recovery

Aug 29, 2017

Personal Affirmations: Replace Negative Self-Talk with Positive Statements during Divorce Recovery Divorce shakes the very foundation of anyone going through it. Individuals who consider themselves strong and resilient are stunned by the toll divorce takes on their self-esteem. For once … Read More

Divorce and Work: Keeping Your Job During Your Divorce

Jun 27, 2017

With so much of your life upended during divorce, your job is that last thing you want to risk. You are moving your residence, your social circle is changing, your finances are challenging, and your parenting is affected. On top … Read More

ARE YOU ‘POSITIVELY’ STRESSED? THAT’S GREAT!

May 15, 2017

Did you know that stress can actually be beneficial? Just like good and bad cholesterol; there is a difference between “good stress” and “bad stress.” If we define stress as anything that alters our balance and stability for good or … Read More

Spiritual Divorce: An Empowering, Enlightening Book for Those Going Through Divorce

Apr 24, 2017

Review by Gayle Christ Getting through a divorce 21 years ago when I was 41 and my kids were 4 and 9 was one of the biggest challenges of my life. Something that helped me even more than a counselor … Read More

Moving on in the Aftermath of Infidelity

Oct 19, 2016

Infidelity in marriage is a devastating experience. It may take years to heal from shattered trust and intense feelings of betrayal. Some marriages recover; many end in divorce. For any hope of recovery, both spouses must deal directly with the … Read More

Spiritual Divorce: an Empowering, Enlightening Book for Those Going Through Divorce

May 23, 2016

Review by Gayle Christ, Therapist Getting through a divorce 21 years ago when I was 41 and my kids were 4 and 9 was one of the biggest challenges of my life. Something that helped me even more than a … Read More

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