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Healthy Ways to deal with a Breakup – Do’s and Don’ts

by Joel SchmidtBreakups December 28, 2018July 16, 2019No Comments

Breakups are on a short list of some of the most heartbreaking and painful experiences in life. Whether the breakup was mutual, a decision you made, or something you didn’t see coming – it’s a loss. After all, you invested time, energy, and emotion into the relationship. A part of your identity was associated with your ex. Daily routines probably involved communicating with this person, spending time with them, and relying on one another for …

Divorce – and Your New Identity

by Joel SchmidtDivorce August 21, 2017July 16, 2019No Comments

When it comes to divorce, many factors – including details and context of the relationship, personal ideas about the framework of marriage and accompanying vows, and family/cultural values – impact the way one views and copes with the end of wedlock. For some it’s broken promises and failed expectations resulting in major heartbreak/loss and messy legal implications. For others, divorce is more amicable and the result of both parties agreeing that a separation is necessary.

Six Ways Therapy can Help you Find a Healthy and Fulfilling Relationship

by Joel SchmidtRelationships August 12, 2017August 2, 2021No Comments

“Swiping right” is easy enough, but finding a healthy, fulfilling, happy, long-lasting relationship – not so much! The fact is, humans are complex and emotional creatures…and dating can be hard! In a murky “sea full of fish”, the pickins can seem not so “plenty” and it can be hard to know which direction to swim. In some cases, social and family pressure only add to the stress associated with finding a good “match”. For some …