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  Grey Rock Communication and the Narcissist Coping Mechanism for Dealing with Toxic People By  Eddie Stephens   Updated: February 20, 2023 Categories:  Co-Parenting after Divorce ,  Coping with Divorce The American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-V) defines  Narcissistic personality disorder  (NPD) as an affliction characterized by grandiosity, a need for excessive admiration, and a lack of empathy; and manipulative, self-centered, or demanding behavior. Someone with NPD can  cause significant distress to anyone who associates with them . It affects anywhere from 1 to 6 percent of the population. As any seasoned family law attorney will tell you, a narcissist going through family law proceedings will undoubtedly increase the expense of a divorce and often creates devasting psychological damage to their spouse, their children, and even the divorce professionals involved in the cas...

  Anger: The First Stage of Divorce It is crucial to acknowledge and manage this emotion in a healthy manner. By shifting perspectives, communicating effectively, and prioritizing self-care, individuals can navigate the divorce process and move towards a brighter future. By  Alistair Vigier   Updated: February 16, 2023 Categories:  Coping with Divorce ,  Divorce Recovery ,  Health & Wellbeing The process of divorce can be an emotional and challenging journey for those involved, and it often consists of several stages. These stages are widely recognized as the psychological and emotional phases that individuals experience when ending a marriage. The Different Stages of Divorce While the stages of divorce may differ in duration, intensity, and order, they provide a roadmap that can help individuals understand what they may experience during this process and after. Anger: The First Stage of Divorce The first stage of divorce is typically denial, where indi...

   MLG LAW GROUP 121 West Wacker Drive Suite 1404 Chicago, IL. 60601 http://www.mlglawgroupillinois.com/ #letsguide How do you prove a parent unfit in Illinois? How do I prove the other parent is unfit? Abandonment. Habitual substance abuse problems. Physical or emotional abuse. Mental illness or instability. Putting the children in an unsafe living environment. Being incarcerated. Not being interested in the children's welfare. Neglect.

  MLG LAW GROUP 121 West Wacker Drive Suite 1404 Chicago, IL. 60601 http://www.mlglawgroupillinois.com/ #letsguide How do you prove a parent unfit in Illinois? How do I prove the other parent is unfit? Abandonment. Habitual substance abuse problems. Physical or emotional abuse. Mental illness or instability. Putting the children in an unsafe living environment. Being incarcerated. Not being interested in the children's welfare. Neglect.

The Divorce Play List: ‘Should I Stay or Should I Go Now’ This article talks about how to make the decision to get divorced. Further it talks about how good communication is key to successful and low drama split, as well as productive and efficient co-parenting, and how in the process you might just find some healing and self-growth for yourself. And finally, to bring levity- a power playlist to sing out all the stress. By  Robin Zenczak   Updated: January 09, 2023 Categories:  Considering Divorce ,  Coping with Divorce ,  Divorce Recovery CLASH- ‘ SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO  NOW Come on, you know you are silently singing this song in your head right now…. you’re welcome!  Perhaps you are even smiling? – This is the point; to be happy, right? This is why we want to know if Divorce is worth it; this is why Divorcées get asked this question. This question is not meant for the abused or victimized- get support and get out! If you simply have fallen out ...

Just Breathe: Slowly and Deeply Calming oneself through deep breathing helps us to realize that truly nothing horrible is happening to us right now and allows us to make healthy, well-reasoned choices that will benefit us in the long term. By  Renee Cesar   Updated: December 27, 2022 Categories:  Considering Divorce ,  Coping with Divorce ,  Health & Wellbeing “ Slow breathing is like an anchor in the midst of an emotional storm: the anchor won’t make the storm go away, but it will hold you steady until it passes.” Russ Harris Just breathe  was  the advice my brother gave me every time we talked in the early days following my  husband asking for a divorce . Of course, I was breathing, but stress causes us to  breath e  shallower  and quicker .  When we are  faced with a difficult situation , we tense up   and   move into a reaction known as ‘fight or flight’.  This is appropriate when we are facing a thr...

  MLG LAW GROUP 121 West Wacker Drive Suite 1404 Chicago, IL. 60601 http://www.mlglawgroupillinois.com/ #letsguide How do you prove a parent unfit in Illinois? How do I prove the other parent is unfit? Abandonment. Habitual substance abuse problems. Physical or emotional abuse. Mental illness or instability. Putting the children in an unsafe living environment. Being incarcerated. Not being interested in the children's welfare. Neglect.

  MLG LAW GROUP 121 West Wacker Drive Suite 1404 Chicago, IL. 60601 http://www.mlglawgroupillinois.com/ #letsguide How do you prove a parent unfit in Illinois? How do I prove the other parent is unfit? Abandonment. Habitual substance abuse problems. Physical or emotional abuse. Mental illness or instability. Putting the children in an unsafe living environment. Being incarcerated. Not being interested in the children's welfare. Neglect.

7 Golden Rules that Minimize the Effects of Divorce on Children Some of this is old news, some may be new to you.  Each one of these is a challenge unto itself, but effective parenting, meaning you, can be the overriding factor in making or breaking your child's adjustment. By  Melissa Kalil   Updated: November 17, 2022 Categories:  Children and Divorce ,  Children's and Parenting Issues after Divorce ,  Co-Parenting after Divorce When it comes to the negative effects of divorce on children, there are so many do’s and don’ts out there.  At the best of times, it’s hard not to feel overwhelmed by what parenting advice to pay attention to and what is just fluff.  Throw a divorce into the mix, and things start to get really interesting, and not in a fun way. I have distilled down the seven most broadly accepted truths when it comes to  helping children adjust to the negative effects of divorce , along with explanations from lifespan development t...

Thanksgiving Challenge: Giving Thanks and Staying Positive You may be dreading the approach of Thanksgiving – especially if you're recently divorced and not accustomed to being single on this family holiday. This "Thanksgiving Challenge" invites you to enjoy the post-divorce holidays by using these tips and techniques. By  Joy A. Dryer, Ph.D.   Updated: November 15, 2022 Categories:  Coping with Divorce Giving thanks on Thanksgiving  can be a challenge when you are divorced. You may be approaching the Thanksgiving holiday with some version of dread, especially if you are recently divorced and not accustomed to being “single” on this “family” holiday. You may have well taken care of your parental responsibilities, abiding by your Parenting Plan and scheduling your kids with Mom from 6 p.m. Wednesday dinner until 3 p.m. on Thursday with her family and 3:01 p.m. until 6 p.m. dinner on Friday with Dad and his family. But what about you? Did you make arrangements for your...