Are you on the threshold of a transition in your life somewhere? As we move from where we are to where we want to go, we go through different kinds of transitions and changes along the way. Perhaps you’re leaving an old job to start your own business. Or the nest is emptying as your [...]

Q. “How do I maintain a good relationship with my son who is regularly exposed to negative talk about me from his father?
A. This is a great question and unfortunately it is an issue that way too many separated parents have to deal with. Badmouthing, criticizing, or gossiping about one parent to the children hurts [...]

Q. “My husband and I are getting separated after 15 years (his idea) and I feel crushed. I feel like I’m losing my mind though – I keep forgetting things and can’t seem to focus my attention any more. Is this normal?”
A. Going through a separation and divorce is one of the most stressful things [...]

Q. “My head knows my relationship is over but my heart has yet to catch up. I’m not sure how to grieve. My children (3 are adults and live with me) dislike seeing me sad at any time. Should I put on a happy face in front of them?
A. Having your heart and head synch [...]

Q. “After 24 years of marriage, I am now separated from my husband. I actually love my in-laws, who are now my ex-in-laws. Do I have to lose them too?”
A. In the separation process, a lot of the discussion focuses on things like splitting up the assets of money and real estate. But there’s not [...]