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Dr. Richman received an M. A. and a Ph. D. in clinical psychology. He studied and trained extensively in experiential psychotherapy, gestalt therapy, behavioral therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and families. He is also trained as a Zipland Parenting Consultant for Earthquake in Zipland . For more information about Dr. Richman, visit his site at www. drraf. com .
Staying Joyful While Parenting
Author: Clark A. Thomas
Though frustrations may come; staying joyful is what must be done to keep your sanity while parenting. Joy is an attribute that comes from God and it’s a gift from God. To be honest with you; there’s only one way to be filled with joy and that’s through the person of the Holy Spirit. I know some of you who may be reading this article may not be Christians or believe like I do, but if you are reading this article then one thing we both have in common are being parents. Parenting is a job you should enjoy, and you should be filled with joy to get you through the moments that’s challenging when it comes to dealing with your children’s attitudes and behaviors along with family distractions and disappointments. I’m at peace because I’m filled with the joy of the Lord. The joy of the Lord is my strength. You can only be filled with joy when you know the Lord Jesus Christ for yourself.
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Parenting Through and After a Divorce
Divorce is an ongoing process in a person's life. As people pass through the different stages of Divorce, their experiences are unique to their situations. There is no such thing as a typical Divorce. All parents must strive to find out what works effectively for their individual family. When children are involved, the result does not have to end with a negative impact.
Co-parenting during and after a Divorce helps to reassure children that the parental roles will continue. It applies to all parents whether they are married or Divorced. The extent to which parents can effectively co-parent and refrain from conflict in the presence of their children greatly determines how children will adjust to the transitions associated with Divorce. As most experts will agree, the continued conflict and disparaging of the other parent are the most harmful aspects of Divorce and the most detrimental to children.
Becoming healthy, cooperative parents and working together for your children's sake is one of the most beneficial things that parents can do for their children. Parents who successfully transition from being a married couple to supportive Divorced parents will be able to establish a healthy emotional environment for their children.
During a Divorce it is common for emotions to surface and very tempting to get caught in historical arguments. The end result is almost always hurtful and the focus on the children's best interest is often lost. Leave the issues of your marriage in the past to avoid the pain that lead to the Divorce.
Divorce Parenting and Stress
Anyone who has experienced Divorce can tell you first hand it is one of the most stressful events you will ever face. That is especially true for those who are also parents. The day to day challenges of parenting are significant enough without Divorce and the challenges that come with attempting to recover from such a significant loss complicate the parenting process for everyone, including those who are normally less impacted by stress issues. Stressed parents find they are less tolerant, irritable and angry, depressed, and down right miserable at times. The good news- you can do something about it if you find yourself in that boat.
Stress is normal part of the Divorce process. In fact, stress is commonly under identified by Divorcees as the primary reason for difficulties. Too often, Divorcees focus their attention on anger and sadness issues, rather than identifying some pretty simple things they can do to deal with stress. Understanding how stress impacts you, your ex-spouse, and your children can help you to appropriately and effectively navigate the Divorce process.
Stress is basically our reaction to change. Yes it is more complicated than that, but at it the core of almost all stress is change. First of all, there are times in our lives when we should be stressed. Those times usually revolve around significant life changes such as death of a loved one, job changes, moves, change in normal routine, health related issues, and change in family make up. Obviously, Divorce can bring some or all of these changes to the table.
Single Parenting - 7 Parenting Mistakes to Avoid With your Teenager
Many single parents are concerned about any consequences of their Divorce that could negatively affect their teenager. Divorce is a transitional time for everyone involved. This is beneficial particularly if there is chaos resulting from the Divorce. If a marital relationship has been turbulent, then many teenagers anticipate a Divorce will bring about a much needed sense of peace. However, if conflict continues after Divorce has been finalized then your teenager may experience some emotional difficulty adjusting to the Divorce. Divorce can affect teenagers in many different ways. If you have any concerns about how your teenager is recovering from the Divorce then I encourage you to seek out a qualified professional counselor. Another common parenting mistake is to assume that your teenager has been completely untouched by the Divorce.
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