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According to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) as cited on Terry & Roberts Law firm website the current divorce rate in the United States is around 42%. ...
Relationships
According to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) as cited on Terry & Roberts Law firm website the current divorce rate in the United States is around 42%. ...
Division of Labour
People have frequently heard me say that I believe everyone should have the experience of living alone for a period of time. When there is a mess in the residence...
Division of Labour
People have frequently heard me say that I believe everyone should have the experience of living alone for a period of time. When there is a mess in the residence...
Healthy Boundaries
Many years ago, Kenny Rogers made famous a song called “The Gambler”. Its wise lyrics offer good advice for all of us when it comes to relationships. “You got to...
Healthy Boundaries
Many years ago, Kenny Rogers made famous a song called “The Gambler”. Its wise lyrics offer good advice for all of us when it comes to relationships. “You got to...
Making Things Right
Over the years I have worked with many couples and family members who were struggling in their relationships. Unfortunately, they usually did not come for help until their issues were...
Making Things Right
Over the years I have worked with many couples and family members who were struggling in their relationships. Unfortunately, they usually did not come for help until their issues were...
Trust Might Not Be A Good Thing
Often people who are honest become the target of scams because they assume that everyone else is honest and trustworthy. Unfortunately, there are people who get their needs met by...
Trust Might Not Be A Good Thing
Often people who are honest become the target of scams because they assume that everyone else is honest and trustworthy. Unfortunately, there are people who get their needs met by...
How to Ruin Relationships
When I first heard about text messaging, I wasn't at all sure that I would like or even use it. Now, however, I can honestly say that I see that...
How to Ruin Relationships
When I first heard about text messaging, I wasn't at all sure that I would like or even use it. Now, however, I can honestly say that I see that...
You Are Not Alone
In September I visited Highclere Castle, home of the Carnavon family, which is west of London near Newbury in Berkshire England. This beautiful site is where the drama series Downton...
You Are Not Alone
In September I visited Highclere Castle, home of the Carnavon family, which is west of London near Newbury in Berkshire England. This beautiful site is where the drama series Downton...
10 Reasons Why I Love Mediation
This week I will be President of the Alberta Family Mediation Society at the annual Conference in Edmonton. Even though there is a great deal of responsibility attached to this...
10 Reasons Why I Love Mediation
This week I will be President of the Alberta Family Mediation Society at the annual Conference in Edmonton. Even though there is a great deal of responsibility attached to this...
How to Have a Fair Fight
So many times, I have couples who state that they have the same fights over and over and over again. Each of them gets off track because their emotions escalate...
How to Have a Fair Fight
So many times, I have couples who state that they have the same fights over and over and over again. Each of them gets off track because their emotions escalate...
10 Things You Can Do to Prevent A Fight
So many times, a person says or does something that will escalate a situation. Following is a list of the "do nots" that will help you to enjoy more peace...
10 Things You Can Do to Prevent A Fight
So many times, a person says or does something that will escalate a situation. Following is a list of the "do nots" that will help you to enjoy more peace...
Talking to Angry People
I frequently talk - or rather listen to - angry people. In my work as a psychologist I have so many individuals who come to me because of situations in...
Talking to Angry People
I frequently talk - or rather listen to - angry people. In my work as a psychologist I have so many individuals who come to me because of situations in...
Things You Should Think About and Do Before You...
Often when emotions run high people say and do things that they regret afterwards. There are many things that would help you and your family to avoid the issues that...
Things You Should Think About and Do Before You...
Often when emotions run high people say and do things that they regret afterwards. There are many things that would help you and your family to avoid the issues that...
Six Landmines For Couples
My friend, Richard, has been a marriage counsellor for years and is kind enough to share his ideas with me. He has narrowed relationship problems into six specific categories and...
Six Landmines For Couples
My friend, Richard, has been a marriage counsellor for years and is kind enough to share his ideas with me. He has narrowed relationship problems into six specific categories and...