Magazine Articles
EMOTIONAL FILING CABINET
by Lynn Kaplan
published in DivorceMagazine.com
10.28.2015
January was the month where many families make
the decision to separate.
February can be the month where the emotions around separation can run very high. The need for an “Emotional Filing Cabinet” while going through this major life transition can be key to making "wise and lasting decisions" in moving forward. I do hope this article of mine will help you on your journey.
I am always here to offer emotional support and guidance,
along with the logistical help.
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DIVORCING A HIGH CONFLICT PERSONALITY
by Virginia Gilbert
published in HuffPost
2.19.2013
Although you may have the goal of having an amicable divorce, sadly you cannot control how the other person will behave. If you find yourself moving towards or in a High Conflict situation, this is a very good article to read. If you have a friend or family member also in this situation- please give it a read in order for you to be an educated support person for them.
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Podcasts
THIS LAWYER SAYS THERE'S A BETTER WAY TO PROTECT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
CBC Radio
2.22.19
Being a victim of Domestic Violence can be very difficult to understand and admit to. Understanding that Domestic Violence can be a refrigerator door was (purposely) opened by your spouse in a manner that hit your shoulder. Understanding that someone that says they "love you" can physically hurt you. Understanding how you can actually leave this kind of a relationship if you are financially dependant or how could actually be in this type of relationship if you consider yourself a strong, independent person.
In my Initial Intake I always screen for Emotional and Physical Abuse. Many times, clients are not even truly aware of the abuse or it can feel so shameful that they are not yet ready to admit it to themselves.
My training in Domestic Violence Screening has given me the skills to hear the glimpses. And then from there support the unique needs of each individual in how to move forward into a safe and healthy home for
them and their children.
I was so very happy to hear this CBC podcast last week.
For yourself or for anyone you know who may be in this type of relationship, please take the 20 minutes it runs to give it a listening to. It may be 20 minutes that can change a life.
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Books
No time to sit down to read? Listen on your phone
while on commute, cooking dinner, or out for a walk
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GETTING TO YES:
NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT WITHOUT GIVING IN
by Roger Fisher and
William Ury
Born out of the Harvard Negotiation Project, I cannot emphasize enough the importance that this book has had on the field of Family Mediation in North America . For anyone navigating conflict in their lives, this book provides concise tools and tips to maintain calm, resolve, and sanity while coming to a resolution. recommend this book to all of my clients even if they are not working with a Family Mediator. For all the choices to be made during divorce and decisions afterwards if raising children, this book will help you hone your skills on Getting To Yes.
Available on Amazon, Audible, and Google Play
THE ART OF ROUGHHOUSING:
GOOD OLD FASHIONED HORSEPLAY AND WHY EVERY KID NEEDS IT
by Anthony T. DeBenedet, M.D. and Lawrence J. Cohen, Ph. D
I cannot praise and recommend this book enough. In a society that often has us suppress behaviours such as "rough housing", this book speaks to the neurological, physical, social, and emotional benefits of using our bodies to play with your children.
It was recommended to me by a client and I recommend it to all of you!
Available on Amazon, Audible, and Google Play
Final Note:
With the goal of empowering my clients in order for them to move forward in a positive manner,
let's all keep working towards turning
OBSTACLE INTO OPPORTUNITY
Please reach out to me at any time:)
