Category: * Emotions
Domestic Violence and the LGBTQ+ Community
Much of domestic violence awareness is centered around heterosexual relationships, and despite this growing movement, the LGBTQ+ community has been largely left out over the years. However, recent research shows that members of the LGBTQ+ community are often victims of domestic abuse and violence at equal rates compared to heterosexual couples. Navigating domestic violence in […]
Choosing the right divorce coach
Getting through the divorce process on your own is not just highly complicated, but also fraught with a whole heap of emotional and sometimes physical turmoil. Most people going through a breakup or divorce seek the services of an attorney with an American Bar Association certification. While it’s essential to have a trusted attorney on […]
The Ultimate Guide to Divorce Coaching
Falling in love is easy and so is getting married. The hard part comes in when you have to work hard every day to maintain and nurture the relationship as you grow and change. What was once a loving relationship can easily disintegrate into a barely civil arrangement, which is not benefitting either partner. Divorce […]
Reasons to File for Divorce
Divorce can be a lot more complicated than many people think it is. It’s not as straightforward as married couples deciding to get a divorce and signing on the dotted line. There must be legal reasons for divorce given and it’s something that you must consider before you file for divorce. The grounds for divorce […]
Are There Five or Seven Stages of Grief?
In her book “On Death and Dying”, Elizabeth Kübler-Ross identifies five stages within the grief cycle. Her multidisciplinary studies and findings have been used extensively throughout the world to describe the several stages of grief that people experience after losing a loved one or a life-changing event, such as a break-up or divorce. Her findings […]
What You Didn’t Know About the Seven Stages of Grief
Grieving is a natural reaction; it’s the way that we process the loss of something or someone important to us. The most common grief we experience is when we have lost a loved one; this could be through death or a breakup/divorce. It’s how we process an exceptional and devastating change in our lives and […]
How to Support Someone Through a Divorce, According to Science
(Make sure you get your A guide to the 10 tips to helping your friend through divorcefree download for helping your loved one through divorce here) If you’ve been watching Season 2 of Dirty John on Netflix, you’ll know all about Betty Broderick. Betty was the picture-perfect American housewife – an impeccably turned-out queen of […]
4 Tips on Feeling Your Best After Divorce
The end of a marriage can be a tricky and emotionally draining period in anyone’s life but it should not be what defines you. Although divorce can feel like an end, it can also symbolize new beginnings. So, it’s time to embrace your new reality and make this an uplifting experience! If you’re struggling to […]
How long does it take to get over your divorce?
Ever wondered just how long it’s going to take to heal from your divorce? I know I did when I was going through my divorce. I was also given this challenging and critical question live on-stage by my interviewer recently, and I wanted to share my answer here, and also go into a little more […]
How to Behave After a Divorce
So much of the advice we are given is well meaning but is frankly hollow and trite… Designed to minimise our emotional pain as if it’s invalid emotion, it’s not. This attempt to repress our emotions will actually increase the overall pain experienced and extend the recovery period, sometimes indefinitely. Get over it. Be strong. Look […]
