The Importance of Self-Care for Those in the Midst of Divorce Proceedings

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Marta Papa

Family holidays and get-togethers are often a catalyst for divorcing parents to bring unnecessary personal distress upon themselves, each other, and, ultimately, their children.  Fortunately, the counter-defense to such a consequence is rather simple: the priority of healthy choices in self-care. A Story From My Files About the Need for Self-Care Some years ago, I was …

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Creating New Traditions During and After the Divorce Process

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Marta Papa

The holidays are rough for families going through divorce. They can bring up strong emotions including sadness and loneliness During and after divorce, old holiday traditions become obsolete and it becomes necessary to create new holiday memories. This creation of new traditions is particularly important for children because it will allow them to preserve positive …

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The Imperative of Self-Care for Divorcing Parents: Arranging Social Options During Holidays

Posted on November 30, 2019 by Marta Papa

A client of mine from some years ago, Mrs. X, chose a proactive stance in tackling her first Thanksgiving holiday alone after her divorce. Determined to not simmer in a sulk and drown herself in solitude with a bottle of dry Chardonnay, she chose to serve the impoverished instead.  Ironically, by nourishing the needy in …

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