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Deborah Bennett Berecz, , Conflict as Catalyst™ Newsletter, Gratitude, Managing Emotions, helping, volunteer, 0There's power in stepping away from our own mess for a minute.
No sugar coating. It’s hard.
Deborah Bennett Berecz, , Divorce, Holiday, Managing Emotions, Uncategorized, advice, change, Don't ReAct, family, Preserving families, Resolution, self care, stress, 0Christmas in the midst of divorce or its recovery is just hard. No denying it. This holiday–which is all...
Mediate, Collaborate or Litigate?
Deborah Bennett Berecz, , Divorce, Family Resolutions, How to Contemplate Divorce, Process Choices, advice, attorney, choices, collaborative law, custody, divorce, family law, mediation, settlement, 0It’s confusing. Your best friend who went through her own divorce recently is full of advice. Your father’s advice...
Getting Past the Shame of Public Failure from Divorce
Deborah Bennett Berecz, , Conflict as Catalyst™ Newsletter, Managing Emotions, deborah berecz, divorce, failure, managing emotions, shame, 0Divorce can feel like a public failure. Shame and a sense of being “less than” can develop. But do...
Legal advice: a waste or wise investment?
Deborah Bennett Berecz, , Conflict as Catalyst™ Newsletter, Divorce, Estate Planning/Elder Care, deborah berecz, divorce, estate planning, 0You may want to save some money and DIY your divorce, prenuptial agreement, or will. Maybe you think, if...
First Fives–Preparing for Mediation
Deborah Bennett Berecz, , Conflict as Catalyst™ Newsletter, How to negotiate, deborah berecz, mediation, negotiation, 0You have agreed to mediation. Your first session is scheduled. Wondering how to prepare? Start with these steps and...
What Judges Say About Compromise in Custody and Divorce Cases
Deborah Bennett Berecz, , Uncategorized, compromise, Conflict as Catalyst, custody, deborah berecz, divorce, family law, 0Everyone has a list of priorities in their custody or divorce case. Whether you collaborate, settle, or take the...
The Courage of Uncertainty in the Face of Divorce
lisa, , Conflict as Catalyst™ Newsletter, Divorce, deborah berecz, divorce, uncertainty, 0When the prospect of divorce catches you by surprise, it is tempting to rush to a certain conclusion. You...
Gloria’s Gift Program Gives Advanced Care Planning for Free
lisa, , Estate Planning/Elder Care, deborah berecz, estate planning, Gloria's Gift, health care decisions, Health Care Power of Attorney, 0The ICU isn’t a good place to make well-thought-out decisions. Critical injuries, complicated treatment plans, and high emotions crash...
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