How Social Distancing Is Bringing Us Together

How Social Distancing Is Bringing Us Together

In this new world of social distancing, we’ve been forced to change our normal interactions. Unfortunately, we may be in this situation for several weeks or longer. While this situation is far from ideal, I can’t help but wonder if it will improve our relationships in...
Ready to Live Life Again

Ready to Live Life Again

How much time should you wait before enjoying life again after your spouse dies? It’s a question many ponder. Those who loss a spouse ponder this question. They sometimes feel guilty for enjoying their life without their spouse. And those who know someone who is...
Checklist for Visiting Aging Parents

Checklist for Visiting Aging Parents

With the holidays quickly approaching, you may be starting to schedule your family visits. If it includes traveling to visit your aging parents, make sure there is plenty of down time to observe how they are aging. Being with your parents all day and for several days...
3 Ways To Help Your Loved One Cope With Grief

3 Ways To Help Your Loved One Cope With Grief

When someone loses their spouse, they no longer have their life companion. It’s a very difficult time dealing with both the emotional impact and basic day-to-day responsibilities. In my practice, I work with surviving spouses. I help them sort through the financial...
Regretting Your Divorce

Regretting Your Divorce

While working with one of my clients, a financially stable female earning a high income, she admitted to regretting her divorce. It didn’t hit her until her ex-husband remarried. When she was filing for a divorce several years ago, she was adamant about her...