by Hirsch Serman, MBA, CPA Debt for many has become a way of life. It has flooded our daily lives in many ways and to carry debt has become a “given” for too many people. In fact, according to a USA Today article from February 2020 (https://bit.ly/3h26lrd), the...
To many, bringing a pet into a relationship can feel like sharing a child with your partner. In the case of a breakup, the decision of where the pet goes can be a challenging one. In cases of separation and divorce, pets may be considered property. Pet custody...
If, like me, you’ve noticed an uptick in incivility lately, you’re not alone. Reasons for frustration abound, from civil right abuses, the pandemic, job loss, kids always at home, as well as our usual stresses too. What shouldn’t change is how we treat each...
How Can I Deal with My Family Issues During the Stay at Home Order? We are all struggling with the “stay-at-home” orders in place to help slow the spread of COVID-19. This can create previously unknown conflicts at home or inflame existing issues . Sadly, this health...
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From a reader asking about how to talk about race and social justice as a white person in a predominantly white community. Q: My Facebook feed has been filled with talk about race these days. It’s an important issue and I feel an obligation to weigh in and not stay...
Preparing for Financial Negotiations Whether you are facing a family conflict, business disagreement, or contemplating a divorce, having a structured approach to resolving your conflict helps. By taking a Prioritize ~ Organize ~ Simplify (POS) guided course of action,...
You may have conflict in your life. Most of us do. Sometimes, you may notice these conflicts resolve themselves because you, or someone else, takes action to make that happen. Sometimes, there is no resolution at all, but rather a lingering resentment of the situation...
1. Calm Down: When you are upset, it’s hard to see possibilities. Before you make any decision about a situation that upsets you, take time to pause. This may be the most important step you can take to de-escalate the moment. By taking time to calm yourself down, you...
Elizabeth Carr, Psy.D.: Cherie, How did you come to the field of alternative dispute resolution and what draws you to this work? Cherie Morris, CDC: It’s Important that I describe my experience in the law and why, with specificity, I prefer Alternative Dispute...
