By Dr. Jamie & Mila My good friend finally had the chance to see his daughter after three weeks of constant back-and-forth emails with his ex-wife. He had pleaded to see his daughter earlier and for a longer period, but his ex-partner refused all of his requests. This is the reality of co-parenting with someone…
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Announcing the Launch of the Family Preservation Alliance Website: A New Chapter for Family Advocacy We are thrilled to announce the official launch of the Family Preservation Alliance (FPA) website, marking a significant milestone in our mission to protect and preserve the bonds that define and strengthen families. For too long, families have been at the mercy…
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As America grapples with a pressing mental health crisis, the urgency of the situation cannot be overstated. The escalating suicide rates and untreated mental health conditions, with a record 49,449 people succumbing to suicide in 2022, underscore the critical need for comprehensive support and heightened awareness. The ripple effects of mental health issues, particularly among…
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When feeling emotionally triggered or activated, we all have developed ways to ‘feel better’. For some, that is getting back into ourselves—being back in our bodies or getting to a calmer state. This is called emotional regulation, where we attempt to bring ourselves back into the present moment, into our emotional windows of tolerance. Have you ever…
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Yellow September: Shining a Light on Mental Health As we enter September, we join hands in observance of Yellow September, a month dedicated to raising mental health awareness. This campaign encourages us to break the silence around mental health, challenge stigma, and create environments of support—whether in the workplace or in our personal lives. Let’s…
Read More© 2024 by Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq. Divorce and child custody decisions are based on the adversarial process of our state court systems, just like criminal and civil disputes. While this adversarial process was designed to produce fairness, equality, and stability, it can also pull children and parents (and even grandparents) apart into two polarized…
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