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Conflict Unusual — A New Way Forward, Together
April 15, 2021 - by Rachel Alexander, Esq.
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The Lies Divorcing People Tell … and What to Do About Them – Part 2
February 10, 2021 - by Rachel Alexander, Esq.
Lies – What to Do About them If we agree to expect that our own bad behavior and that of…

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The Lies Divorcing People Tell … And What to Do About Them
January 27, 2021 - by Rachel Alexander, Esq.
{4 minutes to read} Early conversations about divorce can be inflammatory and emotional. In fact, they often are not conversations…

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Love in the time of COVID
August 19, 2020 - by Rachel Alexander, Esq.
This week we bring you Love in the time of COVID, an article from the August/September issue of the Purist, a Hamptons,…

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Mediating Your Divorce Online: From Home
May 28, 2020 - by Rachel Alexander, Esq.
{6 minutes to read} The Challenges and Gifts of On-Line Divorce Mediation Mediating from Home Divorce is discomforting. Traversing divorce…

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Mediating Your Divorce Online: Tackling Technology
May 20, 2020 - by Rachel Alexander, Esq.
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Mediating Your Divorce Online: A Good Option in this Time of Court Closures and Social Distancing
May 8, 2020 - by Rachel Alexander, Esq.
{4 minutes to read} In the midst of the Covid crisis, what are divorcing couples — and would-be divorcing couples…

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A COVID-19 Tale: From Social Isolation to Social Responsibility
April 22, 2020 - by Rachel Alexander, Esq.
Recently, in this time of COVID-19, I had an experience which I’m sharing as I think it might be useful…

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Trauma and Divorce: What Good Parents Need to Know (Part IV)
December 18, 2019 - by Rachel Alexander, Esq.
{6 minutes to read} Why is the topic of trauma important in divorce? Why is it important to parents? What…

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Making Sense of Alimony — Question 3
October 13, 2019 - by Rachel Alexander, Esq.
{5 minutes to read} The current series of blogs is exploring three frequently asked questions regarding alimony. This article discusses…

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Children: Damage by Divorce Is Not Mandated — Part 2
August 7, 2019 - by Rachel Alexander, Esq.
{4 minutes to read} Building on the recent blog series called Three Parenting Mistakes Good Parents Make, this article turns…

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Why NOT to Retell the War Stories of Your Marriage
March 19, 2019 - by Rachel Alexander, Esq.
{4 minutes to read} For your own peace of mind and happiness, when it comes to divorce, don’t get too…

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What Robert Lee Can Teach Us About “ED” — And It Is Not What You Think
March 7, 2019 - by Rachel Alexander, Esq.
{6 minutes to read} Words that end in “ed” often come up in couples therapy and divorce — I feel…

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Does Your Attorney Fit Your Particular Genotype? Part II
August 22, 2018 - by Rachel Alexander, Esq.
{4:12 minutes to read} In my last blog , I looked at…

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Does Your Attorney Fit Your Particular Genotype? Part I
August 8, 2018 - by Rachel Alexander, Esq.
{3:12 minutes to read} Lawyers are like organs. They come in all shapes and sizes and have a purpose. However,…

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Pathology Pointing: Why it Doesn’t Work in Divorce
December 5, 2017 - by Rachel Alexander, Esq.
What is the difference between Pollyannaism and a Balanced Realism Approach? {4:36 minutes to read} Pathology Pointing Our western medical…

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Changing the Other vs Leaving Them Alone
June 15, 2016 - by Rachel Alexander, Esq.
Things would work, if only s/he would change {7:36 minutes to read} Many relationships seem to have to do with…

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Ode to Validation: The Actual Contents of the Milk of Human Kindness
May 31, 2016 - by Rachel Alexander, Esq.
The Path to Validation Is Through Our Ears {6:48 minutes to read} Validation is the yeast of a marriage. Without…

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Validation—How We Speak Is How We Love
May 17, 2016 - by Rachel Alexander, Esq.
{4:24 minutes to read} There is a saying that goes, “In heaven, there’s no talking, because men invented heaven.” OK,…

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Why People Divorce: The Breakdown That Precedes the Breakup
May 2, 2016 - by Rachel Alexander, Esq.
{4:12 minutes to read} As a divorce mediator, I’m often asked: Why do people get divorced? What went wrong? Money…

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Creating a Healthy Divorce Narrative for your Kids
March 9, 2016 - by Rachel Alexander, Esq.
There are a lot of recommendations about how to tell your children you are getting divorced. This article concentrates on…

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The Progression Of The Species
August 7, 2014 - by Rachel Alexander, Esq.
“Before you speak ask yourself: Is it kind, Is it necessary, Is it true, Does it improve upon the silence?”…

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A Communication Template For Divorced Parents
May 1, 2014 - by Rachel Alexander, Esq.
Communicating is riddled with potholes. This is particularly so for divorced couples whose relationship may be strained with distrust, unresolved…

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The Power Of “I Don’t Know”
January 15, 2014 - by Rachel Alexander, Esq.
“Whoever cannot seek the unforeseen sees nothing, for the known way is an impasse.” Heraclitus There is nothing like divorce…

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The Four Styles Of Communication
May 17, 2013 - by Rachel Alexander, Esq.
In recent blogs, we’ve been exploring communication. In this blog we will simply identify the four basic styles of communication.…

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The Case For Clear Communication – Part 4b
March 22, 2013 - by Rachel Alexander, Esq.
Using Communication Responsibly and Effectively After inquiring and centering within, you are prepared to venture without. Without Once you have…

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The Case for Clear Communication – Part 4a
March 14, 2013 - by Rachel Alexander, Esq.
Using Communication Responsibly and Effectively As our spiritual masters teach us, as within, so without. For our purposes, I will…

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The Case For Clear Communication – Part 3
March 8, 2013 - by Rachel Alexander, Esq.
“The Verbal Eye Roll/ The Shakespearian Aside” Having covered venting in the previous blog, let’s look at another form of…

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The Case For Clear Communication – Part 2
March 4, 2013 - by Rachel Alexander, Esq.
In the last blog, we looked at the importance of effective communication, distinguishing it from self expression. Self expression can…

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The Case For Clear Communication
February 21, 2013 - by Rachel Alexander, Esq.
I’ve heard it said that in heaven there is no need for speech because everyone is completely fulfilled. Here on…

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