On behalf of Law Office of Christina Sherman on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. The importance of becoming self-protective and assertive during separation and divorce cannot be overstated. You must provide for your own safety in order to keep your children safe. But these efforts must be kept in perspective lest they morph into obsessive futile
Sigmund Freud only published a single paper exclusively devoted to narcissism, "On Narcissism: An Introduction" (Freud, Sigmund, Vienna, 1914). This paper, not surprisingly, is a seminal work on the subject. In it Freud defines narcissism as a perversion as well as a normal and healthy process which can be found in all human development.
If you are contemplating filing for bankruptcy at the same time you are filing for divorce, there are some things you need to know. You will need to consult with both a family law and a bankruptcy attorney, but here are some basics. THE AUTOMATIC STAY Although filing a bankruptcy case creates an automatic stay
The feelings of loss that occur during divorce can be a virtual, psychological hall of mirrors. With childhood experiences of loss and abandonment reflected upon your current situation. Added to this complex overlap of emotion is your children's actual experience of loss and your projection onto them of what you believe they must be feeling.
On behalf of Law Office of Christina Sherman on Monday, June 1, 2015. The process of separation/divorce is one of the most challenging experiences you can have as an adult. There are few life transitions that rival the sheer emotional intensity and threat level of dissolution. When child alienation is part of the process the
On behalf of Law Office of Christina Sherman on Friday, March 27, 2015. About the event: Want to know more about the legal aspects of your relationships, that is, family and estate planning law? Whether you have questions about prenups or postnups or just about how to talk to your sweetie about money, you can
On behalf of Law Office of Christina Sherman on Wednesday, March 25, 2015. By Leo Terbieten MFT Parents know that a child's reaching the age of majority does not absolve them of their responsibility to parent. Naturally, over time the form of relationship one has with their kids will undergo a metamorphosis. The joy, pride
On behalf of Law Office of Christina Sherman on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Is it Healthy to Maintain a Relationship Beyond its Expiration Date? An increasingly popular approach to co-parenting is "bird nesting." This involves the parents remaining in the family home but basically living separate lives with specific periods of responsibility for the kids.
On behalf of Law Office of Christina Sherman on Monday, November 17, 2014. By Leo Terbieten MFT Separation and divorce, especially with children, is one of the most painful experiences you can go through, no question. In this article, however, I will describe the dynamic of wounded narcissism as opposed to the experience of
On behalf of Law Office of Christina Sherman on Wednesday, October 22, 2014. Leo Terbieten MFT Leoterbieten.com As the Jewish High Holy Days come to their lunar, agrarian climax and Thanksgiving and Christmas begin to creep into our consciousness, it seems like a good time to reflect on child custody holiday issues. The holidays