by Betsy Ross LICSW CGP | Jan 11, 2011 | Co-parenting and Parenting Topics, Uncategorized
What is a co-parenting breakdown? It can take many forms, but generally it includes a lack of cooperation or disregard by your ex in terms of mutually agreed upon parenting plan issues such as: on-time pick ups/drop offs, communicating important information about the...
by Betsy Ross LICSW CGP | Jan 5, 2011 | Co-parenting and Parenting Topics, Uncategorized
Giving thanks is good for your health and overall happiness! Adults who stop to smell (and feel grateful for) the roses have more energy, are more optimistic about life, have more social connections and report feeling happier than their less grateful counterparts....
by Betsy Ross LICSW CGP | Dec 3, 2010 | Co-parenting and Parenting Topics, Uncategorized
For some children, the holidays can be stressful and confusing. Family plans and celebrations may be complicated. Dr. David Fassler’s article: 10 Tips for Helping Your Child Cope with Holiday Stress huffingtonpost.com, on helping children cope with holiday...
by Betsy Ross LICSW CGP | Oct 27, 2010 | Co-parenting and Parenting Topics, Uncategorized
Based on a 12 year study on the effects of divorce mediation by Dr. Robert Emery, parents who used divorce mediation rather than litigation had closer relationships with their children. Individuals who had mediated family divorces reported greater involvement between...
by Betsy Ross LICSW CGP | Oct 26, 2010 | Co-parenting and Parenting Topics, Uncategorized
Dear Mom and Dad: Please think about what your divorce means to me and how it will affect me. There are things you both can do to minimize the difficulty for me and make all of our lives better. Please read the 10 Steps listed here. They just might help us all to move...
by Betsy Ross LICSW CGP | Oct 9, 2010 | Divorce Mediation, Uncategorized
Mediator and Licensed Psychotherapist Betsy Ross is a Principal Mediator at Divorce Mediation Strategies. Ms. Ross is also a licensed psychotherapist and is a member of the Massachusetts Council of Family Mediators. Ms. Ross has been interviewed on radio and...
