Separating
{3 minutes to read} When separating/divorcing couples or family members reach out to me for a consultation about the mediation process, they often ask “what happens if we get stuck?” It is not unusual for people to become deadlocked, especially if they have strong views about a particular issue: One parent wants Joanie to have…
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While working out their divorce through mediation, clients will sometimes comment on the therapeutic effect of the process, both positive, “I was able to say things to my spouse that I had never been able to say before,” and sometimes negative, “This isn’t therapy, you know, let’s move on to the point.” Many people are…
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