Each quarter our Newsletter includes an article on a wellness topic related to family law such as handling challenging emotions and stress during a divorce, the role of gratitude, the importance of sleep, and mindfulness practices such as yoga and forest bathing.
MINDFULNESS MATTERS: Building Resilience One Step at A Time
When people think about resilience, they often imagine toughness – holding firm, pushing through, and staying strong no matter what. That perspective makes sense, especially during difficult family transitions like divorce or custody disputes. But resilience may not be about rigidity at all.
MINDFULNESS MATTERS: Melting Snow: Letting Go, Letting Grow
Snowdrops are one of the first spring flowers to bloom, pushing through frozen ground and snow when it seems impossible that anything could grow....
MINDFULNESS MATTERS: Committing to Less Stress, More Calm in the New Year
As the year comes to a close, I’ve been thinking about new year’s resolutions and the habits that support a more balanced life. One goal I want to...
MINDFULNESS MATTERS: Creating a Healthy and Safe Space
Trying to implement multiple changes all at once can feel overwhelming, or even create more stress. But making small adjustments, over time, can create a big impact….
MINDFULNESS MATTERS: Snow Days
Who doesn’t love a snow day? Admittedly, the older I get, the less I look forward to dealing with snow. But, I do relish the first couple of...
MINDFULNESS MATTERS: Maybe Yes, Maybe No
What is fortunate and what is not? As I reflect upon the year and the upcoming holidays, I think about what has happened over the course of the...
MINDFULNESS MATTERS: Summer Walking
Easy to fit into a busy day, walking has physical and mental benefits. Rossvierlin: With the everyday responsibilities of working, graduate school...
MINDFULNESS MATTERS: The Power of Pets
Pets can be a powerful support during a transition such as divorce. As a divorce lawyer, many of my clients need assistance concerning custody of...
MINDFULNESS MATTERS: Creating Space for 2024
One of the things I love to do at the end of each year is reflect back over the prior year. I find it gratifying to think about all of the things...
MINDFULNESS MATTERS: Summer Vacation
Rethink your vacation so it’s REALLY a vacation! Recently, I saw a funny meme that showed two different out-of-office emails. One was from someone...