by Betsy Ross LICSW CGP | May 9, 2011 | Co-parenting and Parenting Topics
If only there were a fool-proof formula that divorcing couples could follow and feel reassured that they are saying the right thing, the right way, and at the right time when it comes to telling the children. Unfortunately, there is not, but there are some guidelines...
by heather@ggdcreative.com | Feb 28, 2011 | Thinking about Divorce
Generally, people come into my office when they are feeling angry, sad, distant from, or just plain fed up with their spouse and their marriage. Sometimes people want to learn about divorce and think about whether or not it is the best solution to the problems they...
by heather@ggdcreative.com | Jan 31, 2011 | Divorce Mediation
“We want a divorce, but our house is worth less than we bought it for and we can’t afford two residences” has become a mantra among today’s divorcing couples. With unemployment at an all time high, housing prices ‘under water’, and...
by heather@ggdcreative.com | Jan 17, 2011 | Uncategorized
Recently, I heard about a family that regularly vacations together as follows: Dad and his new wife, both children, and their Mom (Dad’s ex-wife) all travel together for a 1-2 week vacation at least once, sometimes twice a year. Naturally, this set off a stream...
by heather@ggdcreative.com | Dec 3, 2010 | Co-parenting and Parenting Topics
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...