Coming Out: An Interview with Rick Clemons Here are some things I learned from Rick Clemons during our Family Matters interview Nov. 10, 2015. Coming out as a gay person is a journey, not a one time event. It starts with recognizing...
Tidings of Comfort for People in Transition by Guest Author Sharon Zarozny It’s holiday time, and if you’re in the midst of a major transition, it can be one of the most challenging (certainly not “the most wonderful”) times of...
Why I Became a Family Mediator by Virginia L Colin, Ph.D. The short version? It’s a calling. Here is the longer version: My first clue about what I should be doing came late in the 1990′s, when I learned...
Stories from Family Mediation Divorced parents may need to talk frequently. Stories. When I started this blog, I thought I would tell stories of families I have worked with, especially stories of people who impressed me with how well they...
Divorce With Children reaching toward the sky Recently an important member of my family died. So I am reminded of Kübler-Ross’s “stages” of grieving: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and, eventually, acceptance. For example: Denial: “This isn’t happening. This can’t...
Separation and Reconciliation Agreements Sadly, most couples who separate remain separated and eventually divorce. Sometimes, though, some time away from each other, with counseling during the separation, helps them find ways to heal and strengthen their relationship. While they are unsure...
Healing During and After Divorce single parents support group Divorce often involves riding an emotional roller coaster: fear, anger, relief, denial, grief, exhilaration, guilt, blame, despair, anxiety, and, one hopes, belief in your ability to heal and build a good...
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