by Nicole Bolotenko | Jan 14, 2019 | Change, Conflict, Family, Love & Relationships, Marriage, Mental Health
The other day I was waiting in line and a couple behind me were talking about the tons of errands, responsibilities and chores they had to get done. “We have to get the groceries done, but then we gotta make dinner and take Joey to hockey.” “But I have to finish up...
by Nicole Bolotenko | Nov 15, 2018 | Change, Conflict, Crisis, Family, Love & Relationships, Marriage, Mental Health, Problem-Solving, Stress
I love working with couples to help them feel like they have their partner back and that they feel heard, supported and cared for. One thing I usually hear from couples is that they want better communication. Sometimes when stress enters our life we can get into...
by Jeff Packer | Sep 8, 2018 | Anxiety, Change, Cooperative Parenting, Death and Loss, Family, Love & Relationships, Marriage, Separation & Divorce
A Formidable Weapon Against Adversity… Hope I wouldn’t recommend a divorce as a pathway for personal growth, but this is exactly what happened to me. I was married for almost 10 years, and was abruptly separated after my wife decided to leave the marriage. While...
by Jeff Packer | Mar 18, 2018 | Anger Management, Blended Family, Love & Relationships, Marriage, Mental Health, Parenting
Family Systems Theory – by Susan Packer It has been said that laughter is infectious. Joy and happiness can be transferred from one to another simply through a smile. Likewise, negative emotions such as anger, fear and sadness easily move from one individual...
by Jeff Packer | Dec 28, 2017 | Affairs and Adultery, Change, Crisis, Death and Loss, Depression, Diabetes, Domestic Violence, Eating Disorder, Family, Friendship, Grief, Health & Fitness, Love & Relationships, Marriage, Mental Health, Parenting
Resiliency – Perseverance Going into the New Year, I find myself again reflecting on all the...
by Jeff Packer | Sep 4, 2017 | Anger Management, Blended Family, Change, Cooperative Parenting, Depression, Family, Love & Relationships, Marriage, Separation & Divorce, Stress
Yes we are separated, and share children yet… There is no word or label to describe me ! It occurred to me recently that there is no title for me that my ex-husbands new children can use when referring to me. There is not a single word to describe...
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