by Dr. D Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach The path to heal your soul is not a linear, clear journey. Breaking up brings on a flurry of emotions. Being single again is a stark contrast to the happiness you once felt when your connection to another was intact. The stability and comfort you felt Read More
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How to divorce an emotionally abusive partner
Yelling. Screaming. Fighting. Couples who can’t seem to get along may realize that divorce is the only option. But, going through a divorce is never easy, especially when dealing with an emotionally abusive partner. There are many difficult choices that have to be made, and emotions often run high. But all of this can be Read More
Saying “I Do” to Marriage Counseling
What’s wrong with us that we’re constantly in need of help all the time? Marriage Counseling It turns out that’s the wrong way to approach the question. There’s nothing wrong with you per se, but you might be engaged in habits that are mildly (or significantly) self-destructive or harmful to others who are in a relationship Read More
Can a Marriage Counselor Help You?
According to The National Center for Fathering, “Children from fatherless homes are more likely to be poor, become involved in drug and alcohol abuse, drop out of school, and suffer from health and emotional problems. Boys are more likely to become involved in crime, and girls are more likely to become pregnant as teens.” Marriage Counselor Read More
Alternatives to Getting a Divorce
In 2016, the CDC recorded 2,245,404 marriages and 827,261divorces and annulments from 44 reporting states and D.C. Though 2016 shows a marriage rate of 6.9 percent of the population, the divorce rate is almost half that at 3.2 percent. For those in second or third marriages, the divorce rate is significantly higher. Getting a divorce. In fact, according to the American Read More