5 Ways to Exercise Self-Compassion in The Wake of Divorce
“For some reason, we are truly convinced that if we criticize ourselves, the criticism will lead to change. If we are harsh, we believe we will end up being kind. If we shame ourselves, we believe we end up loving ourselves. It has never been true, not for a...
Coping with Divorce: The Value of Mindfulness Practices
“Mindfulness isn’t about getting anywhere else.” ~ Jon Kabat-Zinn While in the middle of my divorce mediation, my mind was full of noise. My ability to be present for any of the detail seemed to evade me. Sitting at the mediator’s office...
The Role of Anger in Divorce Recovery
Photograph by Tanya Heffner “Holding on to anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.” ~ Buddha Anger is an interesting emotion. The message in our society is that it should be tempered, extinguished and everyone should learn to...
3 Profound Freedoms for a Survivor of Emotional Abuse
Photo by Ariel Lustre “I am no bird, and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will.” ~ Charlotte Bronte, Jane Eyre There are 3 profound freedoms for a survivor of emotional abuse Do you feel like you live in a relationship...