Communication
Since the beginning of COVID-19, video conferencing has exploded in all areas of life: work, family meetings, and networking. And it has certainly grown in my area of Divorce and Family Mediation. Prior to the pandemic, if one or both parties were out of town, we had an occasional mediation session through video conference,…
Read MoreWhen we have had a good experience working with a professional, we may pass along their contact information to friends and/or family. This is a kind and thoughtful thing to do, but may create problems if one is dealing with a personal issue. The best way is to be forthright about the circumstances of the…
Read MoreCouples interested in mediating their divorce who have reached a point where they no longer talk to each other wonder if mediation is the right venue for them. Introducing the mediation process and the issues that will be discussed in their sessions can “break the ice” and create an environment that fosters discussion, negotiation, and…
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{4 minutes to read} When couples come to my office looking for a separation or a divorce, the reason for their breakup does not need to be discussed unless the parties wish to do so. However, as they start talking through the different issues which need to be resolved, and as they need to make…
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{Read in 2 minutes} Co-parenting after divorce requires frequent communication between parents to ensure smooth transitions for their children between the two homes, to keep each other informed of the children’s extracurricular activities, and any important concerns involving them. Occasionally, parental exchanges may become tense, and include negative undertones and criticism, which place the children…
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{2 minutes to read} Have you ever tried to convince someone that your position is better than their position? How did that work out? In an article published in The New York Times on January 31, 2021, Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist at the Wharton School writes about the best way to approach those who…
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{4 minutes to read} We may think that being angry at someone will make that person suffer, but the truth is by holding grudges, we harm ourselves more than we harm the other person. It eats at our insides; it infiltrates our thoughts; and often prevents us from moving ahead with our own lives. I…
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{2:30 minutes to read} Communication is key in every interaction of our lives. We all say things that can lead to different interpretations. And what we hear the other person say may not necessarily be what they meant. So when in doubt, do not hesitate to ask, “What do you mean by that?” I listened…
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{3:30 minutes to read} Robert and Chris had mediated their divorce a few years back. They had agreed that since Chris was moving away to another part of the country, it would be in the children’s best interest to stay in their home with Robert and remain at the same school. Robert and Chris had…
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{2:25 minutes to read} Ram Dass, an American spiritual teacher and psychologist said: “We often think that vulnerability is a kind of weakness, but there’s a kind of vulnerability that is actually strength and presence.” People I see in my practice experiencing the pain of divorce, frequently have moments when they become tearful, fearful, or…
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