The term “emotional disturbance” is an interesting one. After all, aren’t most of us emotionally disturbed at some time or another? Seems logical, as we ponder our lives thus far, that we’ve all...

For nearly two years, everyone’s emotions have been up and down. We’ve been confused, befuddled, nervous, frightened, numbed, exhausted, relieved. And just when we think it’s okay to take a deep...

There are a lot of harsh realities that hit once you’re separated or divorced, and a lot of those have to do with your kids and the “new normal” that will become a part of all of your lives. Let’s...

Divorce has always been painful. Even in the most amicable of situations, the dissolution of a marriage – especially when children are involved – is difficult and often heart-wrenching. To most...

Most couples that go through a divorce understand that keeping the kids out of all the emotions is the ideal scenario, but that hardly ever works. Children often become the victims in a break-up....

If you have children and are divorced, separated, or about to file for divorce, you’ve no doubt discovered that the most important issues to address during the dissolution of a marriage is what will...

Nearly 50 percent of all marriages in Canada end in divorce. This past year, in addition, marriages have endured much more stress than usual, with the challenges of the pandemic wreaking havoc on...

Families have been under increased stress during the pandemic. It’s been a long 15 or so months since lockdowns and other traumas began, and some families simply did not survive the anxiety....

Sometimes, life is hard. It throws us a curve ball and it can be difficult to get back on track. Whether you’re dealing with marital issues, grief, problems with your children, job challenges, or...