The Impact Of Divorce Part 1

By Julienne B. Derichs LCPC

How Did This Happen to Us? 

The Impact Of Divorce Part 2

By Julienne B. Derichs LCPC

“Can We Get Through This Without Hating Each Other?”

This is a question too many parents are asking these days. And it seems the age at which this problem manifests is getting younger and younger.

Red Flags:

The Importance of Dating Defensively

In the beginning of dating, when the love, infatuation and romance is out in full force, there is a strong desire to move closer and deeper as quickly as possible. The danger in this is that you really barely know the true person you are dating. "Dating defensivel" is a good idea, especially in the first few months.  It is essential that you determine how emotionally and physically safe you are with this person that you barely know. 

Seeing Your Partner as Your Teacher

One of the most universal frustrations we hear about relates to one central theme: why can’t my partner see it MY way? It usually goes something like this: I know MY way of seeing things is right, true, and correct, yet I can’t seem to get him or her to understand this!