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Author Archives: Deborah Clemmensen
April 14, 2022
KIDS CORNER | Modeling Behavior We Want Our Children to Emulate
I hope that young children were not still up and watching the *Academy Awards broadcast when Will Smith got out of his seat, walked up the concourse, and forcefully slapped Chris Rock for making a poor joke at the expense Continue reading…
December 1, 2018
Holiday Presence
Categories:
Children in Divorce • Parents
Who would ever ask for a two month supply of elevated cortisol and high anxiety in their Christmas stocking! Yet for many, the holiday season adds to rather than relieves stress as parents feel obliged to layer Hallmark fantasies about Continue reading…
June 15, 2018
Uncontested Divorce: Should We do it Ourselves?
Have you ever wondered about how to do something that felt daunting but maybe not super complicated (baking a perfect soufflé, building a patio, learning to golf) and decided to follow the advice to “Just look on YouTube!” So you Continue reading…
January 13, 2018
Three Stories of Empathy
Empathy is the word for the capacity to understand another person’s perspective or experience without necessarily agreeing with it. Empathy allows humans to be in synch and resonate with each other in spite of differences. There is plentiful scientific and Continue reading…
November 26, 2017
Parenting in Divorce
Categories:
Children in Divorce
Children deserve the best, safe parenting they can get from both their parents. This is a fundamental guiding principle for my work as a neutral child specialist. It sounds intuitiveand obvious. But in the context of separation and divorce, Continue reading…
April 19, 2016
The First Agreement: Words Matter
Categories:
Children in Divorce • Parents
The Four Agreements is a best-selling book by Don Miguel Ruiz that articulates principles people can choose to follow to stay out of conflict with others. These principles are extremely relevant and helpful for parents going through a divorce or Continue reading…
March 23, 2016
Reaching Agreement
In an election year, we are exposed to an abundance of rhetoric. As candidates debate and advertise to convince people to vote for them, I listen for words reflecting respect, dignity, the ability to listen deeply and the capacity to Continue reading…
March 9, 2016
Transitions: 5 Tips
Categories:
Children in Divorce
In my work with families making the shift from one to two households for their children, I often remind parents that transitions between homes are typically bothersome for kids. I use the personal example of going on vacation to explain Continue reading…
March 3, 2016
Sorry!
Categories:
Divorce
Several experiences this past weekend got me thinking about the meaning of a true apology. On Sunday, I read Gail Rosenblum’s column in the Star Tribune about whether women, in particular, are socially conditioned to say “I’m sorry” too often. Continue reading…
February 10, 2016
What I’m Not Saying
Listening to the voice of the child is increasingly becoming a mainstream concept in family law. This is a welcome development, as careful attunement to children’s perspectives and needs can guide resolutions and parenting plans that are truly in the Continue reading…
