How to Declutter During Divorce

Divorce is a unique life transition where one has the challenge of making decisions about what possessions to keep and what to let go of. This is an emotionally charged time, so the secret is to calm your mind with meditation, relaxation

Gaining Self-Awareness Post-Divorce

Before jumping back into the dating pool post-divorce, get a clear sense of self. Knowing your values and who you are is paramount for personal growth. It does not make sense to get to know another individual if one is confused about

Counselling for Life after Separation

Separation has become increasingly common and unfortunately people are usually unprepared for the consequences. The end of a relationship can be a very painful experience for all concerned. There are many possible causes for the breakdown in relationships, and sometimes going your

Tips for Moving On Post-Divorce

When one is caught up in the turmoil of the moment, it is difficult to fathom that situations will get easier down the road. Time really does heal or lessens the divorce trauma now being faced. So many people expressed the same

Losing Family Members Post-Divorce

One would think family members would be supportive during divorce, but that is not always the case. There are a myriad of reasons for this with one being not wanting to take sides. My mother would often hang up on me when

Trusting Yourself to Love Again

After going through one million emotions during the period of divorce, the last thing you want to imagine is loving again. Regardless of your reasons for divorce, you will need to move on with your life at some point. Many are times

Friendships Change after Divorce

Divorce is a transition which means a change in many aspects of life.  One of these areas is relationships, particularly with friendships. Divorce is a time to reevaluate these friendships to see if they are still beneficial or have run their course.

What to Expect When Moving House after Divorce?

Do you want to know what you can expect when moving house after a divorce?  Divorce Magazine spoke to Ingrid Jansen, professional organiser and founder of Organise Your House, for advice. You and your ex-partner have finalised the divorce and the house

Losing Your Identity Post-divorce

When one’s identity was wrapped around the ex, such as being a doctor’s wife, it is especially challenging to reinvent oneself post-divorce. Suddenly the role of being the social director for the office staff and charming sidekick at far flung medical conferences

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Dealing with Pain

When it comes to dealing with pain, the strangest thing I ever did to help me move on was to literally speak to myself, out loud, while I got ready for bed one day. I had spent the day, like the previous

How to Cope with a Break-up

  Break ups can be emotionally overwhelming and extremely painful even if you were the one to end the relationship. There are a lot of adjustments and changes happening and this can be very frightening when you are unsure of what the

Life after Divorce – your Image

Although I see men also, most of my client base is female – many of whom come to see me to mark a significant event such as a big birthday or returning to work after maternity leave. There are lots of reasons