Micaela Van Dine, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

I am often asked when to know if a relationship is over. This list nails some of the most common reasons why it may be time to end it. Credit: Psychology Today.

"I'm doing my best."

Family conflict is at an all time high lately due to different view points regarding COVID, racism, and political views. This podcast focuses on how to have difficult conversations. Well worth a listen!

Critism, contempt, stonewalling, and defensiveness are strong predictors of divorce. Education on Gottman's four horsemen and their anecdotes is an effective tool in couple's therapy. This article explains "defensiveness" from the perspective of a Gottman trained therapist and how it shows up in his own marriage.

This is especially important given the current covid crisis.

https://www.cnbc.com//why-youre-having-pandemic-related-ni

Passing this valuable information along for any of you feeling challenged by a custody/co-parenting conflict.

Important to focus on given the state of our world right now.