I’m delighted to be featured in The NEW edition of Divorced Parents Online Magazine in the “5 Minutes With Sue” interview. CLICK THE LINK FOR THE LATEST ISSUE! http://bit.ly/18jfvKK The aim of this great Divorce Magazine is to help as many people as possible going through divorce and beyond. The magazine is packed with really […]
I find myself experiencing another of Life’s challenges – divorce in my 50’s. It was not something I planned or have enjoyed. In fact I have found it enormously challenging to accept that my ducks did not line up in the way I thought they would, and I have experienced enormous disappointment, anger, frustration and grief […]
I work with many parents going through separation, divorce or break up as I have a Coaching Programme called “Successful Separation” and recently I have been talking to Collaborative Lawyers about how they can often lessen the stress associated with this very painful process. I believe that “Divorce is a process – not an event” […]
As you may know I have a Coaching Programme called “Successful Separation.” I am keen to spread the word to parents going through divorce, separation or break – up about Collaborative Law as a more child centred way to handle this very challenging experience and time of chnage. So here is an article in The […]
“One day at a time – this is enough. Do not look back and grieve over the past, for it is gone: and do not be troubled about the future, for it has not yet come. Live in the present, and make it so beautiful that it will be worth remembering.” ~ Ida Scott Taylor […]
I’ve been recently working with a couple who are divorcing and we were looking at how to handle the new roles that both these parents now face whilst going through the transition. One area I discussed with them was accepting that their ex has a continued role to play in their child’s life which is […]
I work with many parents going through separation, divorce or troubled times as I run a 6 week Coaching Programme called “Successful Separation“ and one of the areas I help parents explore first is the very important area of Communication. The way parents exchanged information, shared their emotions or made joint decisions in the […]
I do a great deal of work with Collaborative Lawyers and Mediating Lawyers, as I believe putting your children at the heart of the divorce process is the best way to separate, regardless of what’s happened to you, or your own emotions and feelings towards your ex. That’s why I am passionate about my One […]
Going through a divorce is painful and brings with it soooo many upheavals from the heart wrenching process of separation, the legal complexities, moving out of your family home bursting with memories , financial burdens, childcare issues, social changes, and the list goes on. The bottom line is that divorce is an emotional experience that […]
1. Stop dwelling on the all the wrongs – who did what, who’s to blame and what you wish you had done differently. 2. Express & release your feelings, but don’t drown in them – give yourself a ten minute time limit – and make that a habit. 3. Forgive yourself for all the mistakes you […]
I run a two hour workshop called “How To Tell Your Children You’re Divorcing – Presenting a United Front” (Simply call me on 01883 818329 to book your 1-2-1 session) as I’ve worked with hundreds of parents going through divorce and one of the main worries is how to tell their children about what is […]
I always enjoy receiving my regular email from Karen Salmansohn, a best selling author with over 1 million books sold – who is known for creating a new breed of books – “self help for people who would never be caught dead reading self help.” I enjoy the way she merges empowering psychology/philosophy tips with […]
As my Decree Nisi came through this morning in the post I found it liberating.. Letting go and moving on is a process in my opinion – easy to say – VERY tough to do. I am experiencing first hand the stress of dumping, ebay – ing, selling & donating the last 21 years […]
This is the best article I have ever read on life after divorce. What Smart Women Do After Divorce by Alison Patton Family lawyer and mediator & author of the blog Lemonade Divorce The journey is a painful one, but the suffering is optional – and the reason I know this is because I have gone […]
As I prepare for my beautiful daughter to leave my nest and fly off to Manchester Metropole University in a few weeks I read with interest this article as I am also currently going through a divorce after 21 years. 7 TIPS FOR IMPROVING MARRIAGE IN AN EMPTY NEST It is peak move-in time […]
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