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February 4, 2022

Divorce Recovery: Creating space for feeling and healing

Posted By: Kristen Hick, Psy.D.

There is so much to do post-divorce, from reimagining life without your spouse to helping your kids and family understand the changes, it is easy to feel both overwhelmed and excited about what lies ahead. For a long time, you might be stuck in the logistics of your post-divorce life, sorting through new school pickup schedules or work adjustments to...

December 1, 2021

Stuck in the Fight: Obstacles to Moving on After A High Conflict Divorce

Posted By: Kristen Hick, Psy.D.

If you find yourself stuck in a challenging divorce due to a difficult ex-spouse, you may feel like your anger and frustration will never end. Perhaps you are working through a divorce with someone who has narcissistic tendencies, or is being difficult by hiding assets, playing games, and/or trying to turn your children against you. If you can relate to...

October 11, 2021

Grief After Divorce: Taking Adult Steps

Posted By: Kristen Hick, Psy.D.

If you ultimately wanted your divorce, you may have felt moments of relief and happiness as you finalized plans to move forward in life without your former spouse. And even in this case, there can be unexpected moments and stages of grief - ranging from anger, disbelief or denial, sadness, depression, bargaining to change it, and finally, acceptance - with...

December 21, 2020

Divorce Perspective: Defining Your Narrative

Posted By: Kristen Hick, Psy.D.

It’s not uncommon to feel a variety of emotions as you go through your divorce. Days of excitement about this new chapter will unfold alongside days of fear, shame, worry and grief. Emotions that you didn’t expect will bubble up, ranging from nostalgia to uncertainty. The ups and downs are normal and healthy as you process this significant life change. Clients...

June 23, 2020

Full Summit Divorce Recovery: The Reality of Long-Term Healing

Posted By: Kristen Hick, Psy.D.

If you are going through a divorce, it might feel like it’s an event, and you likely believe that there will be a clear before and after once your papers are signed or your former partner moves out. Yet, if you’ve gone through a divorce several years ago, you might now realize that the letting go and healing in a...

May 26, 2020

Divorce During Coronavirus Pandemic: Interview with Denver Attorney Danaé Woody

Posted By: Kristen Hick, Psy.D.

Dr. Kristen Hick of Center for Shared Insight sat down (virtually) with Danaé Woody, Divorce and Family Attorney, founder of the Woody Law Firm, located in Denver, Colorado. They discussed the impact of COVID-19 and the coronavirus pandemic on divorces and custody issues during their 20-minute question and answer session. Danaé has been practicing law for eight years, supporting individuals going...

December 16, 2019

Overcoming Holiday Grief

Posted By: Kristen Hick, Psy.D.

Whether it’s due to the loss of a relationship, death of a loved one this year, your parenting plan results in less time with your kids, or other unwanted changes you’ve endured in the past year, the holidays aren’t a happy time for everyone. When you are surrounded by music suggesting that “it’s the most wonderful time of the year”...

December 9, 2019

Overcoming Isolation During Divorce

Posted By: Kristen Hick, Psy.D.

If you are going through a divorce, you may be energized by the thought of more freedom, the possibility of new friendships, and the opportunity to rediscover yourself. Imaging dating and a new relationship might be exciting and scary at the same time. While these dynamics will likely unfold, what you might not consider is the feeling of isolation that...

March 6, 2019

Managing the emotions of a divorce

Posted By: Kristen Hick, Psy.D.

Divorce is challenging in a variety of ways. You might question whether divorce is the right choice for you, you likely fear the financial impact of divorce, and it’s hard not to notice the emotional roller coaster you are likely experiencing. It’s this, the emotional aspect, that is the most difficult for partners who are separating, according to research from...

January 22, 2019

Recognizing the needs of others during your divorce

Posted By: Kristen Hick, Psy.D.

Your marriage impacted far more people than just you and your spouse, and your divorce won’t be any different. The decision to end your marriage will have an impact on your kids, neighbors, families, and friends. It’s important to comprehend their perspective during this time in order to meet their needs and create understanding during this transition. In addition, it’s...

December 18, 2018

3 Alternatives to Divorce

Posted By: Kristen Hick, Psy.D.

If you have been struggling in your marriage and are unsure whether divorce is right for you, it’s possible that an intermediate step is more appropriate or attractive. This step may end up serving as a long-term solution for your relationship, or help you understand whether divorce is the correct outcome for your marriage. Sometimes, it may even strengthen your...

November 16, 2018

Overcoming Blame: The Other Side Of Divorce

Posted By: Kristen Hick, Psy.D.

Divorce is full of heightened emotions including blame, anger, sadness, denial, uncertainty, and sometimes even relief and excitement. Experiencing these feelings and the related phases of change are normal and necessary to get to the other side of divorce. The process is both scary and exciting as you usher out your new life and welcome in all that is possible. In...

August 22, 2017

4 Ways to Overcome the Lingering Grief of Divorce

Posted By: Kristen Hick, Psy.D.

While most people know that the process of divorce can be grueling and painful, it’s a common mistake to think that once the papers are signed, the suffering and grief will also come to an end. Enduring the financial, emotional, and psychological pain of separation from a partner you thought you’d spend your life with is excruciating, but it’s a...

July 25, 2017

Relationship Question Answered: When Should I Introduce My Kids to My New Partner?

Posted By: Kristen Hick, Psy.D.

Relationships can be challenging to navigate. When you add kids into the mix, they quickly become downright complex. Understanding the right time to introduce your kids to your significant other, and potentially meet his/her kids as well, is a very personal decision and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. While there is no hard and fast rule about when this...

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March 8, 2017

I’m Considering a Divorce – Now What? (Part II - What you Need to Know During Your Divorce)

Posted By: Interview with Danaé D. Woody, Family Law Attorney

In Part I, we discussed the divorce process and how to build your professional team in order to best prepare you for what lies ahead. In Part II, we discuss what you may need to know once you find yourself in the divorce process. We cannot cover all of your possible questions here, so please reach out to me if...

February 23, 2017

I’m Considering a Divorce – Now What? (Part I - Preparing for the Process)

Posted By: Interview with Danaé D. Woody, Family Law Attorney

This is part one of a two-part series. You are at a crossroads. Maybe you never thought you’d reach this point in your marriage, or maybe you have been thinking about it for a long time. Either way, you need a place to get started. The reality of getting a divorce can be overwhelming. However, when you simplify the concept and...

January 11, 2017

4 Tell-tale signs you know it's time to move forward with a divorce

Posted By: Kristen Hick, Psy.D.

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September 13, 2016

Dating After Divorce: Are you Ready?

Posted By: Kristen Hick, Psy.D.

Divorce can be both a heart-wrenching and liberating experience, depending on the circumstances of your dissolution. It’s often also a time of confusion, and necessitates self-reflection. No matter the details of such a separation, an intentional, directed recovery is often key to successful dating and future relationship happiness. Too often, as a divorcee, you may feel excited about the prospect of...

March 8, 2016

Divorce Recovery: Navigating the Divorce Process

Posted By: Kristen Hick, Psy.D.

Divorce, separation, and the associated heartache is something we hope to experience very little in life. Losing an important person, whether the parting was your choice or not, is an excruciating experience -- and nearly all of us have been through it at least once. They say that “time heals all wounds” and while true, connecting with others going through...

November 10, 2015

Single for the Holidays: How to Fearlessly Thrive

Posted By: Kristen Hick, Psy.D.

For some, being single for the holidays is akin to some sort of personal torture. But with a little fearlessness… it most certainly doesn’t have to. The holiday season: I can probably imagine what comes to mind…joyous times with family, stress-free travel plans, and generous gifts from your special someone. Basically, picture-perfect experiences full of happiness. Not quite consistent with your holiday memories?

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December 18, 2014

10 Tips for Surviving the Holidays After A Divorce

Posted By: Kristen Hick, Psy.D.

Nothing kills holiday cheer like the fresh residue of divorce. Kristen Hick, Denver relationship and divorce therapist, walks us through moving on and making happiness a part of your new tradition. At a time when family and friends get together to celebrate, the holiday season can be a painful reminder of what was, what will never be, and who is not...

Blog - Divorce

Divorce Recovery: Creating space for feeling and healing

Stuck in the Fight: Obstacles to Moving on After A High Conflict Divorce

Grief After Divorce: Taking Adult Steps

Divorce Perspective: Defining Your Narrative

Full Summit Divorce Recovery: The Reality of Long-Term Healing

Divorce During Coronavirus Pandemic: Interview with Denver Attorney Danaé Woody

Overcoming Holiday Grief

Overcoming Isolation During Divorce

Managing the emotions of a divorce

Recognizing the needs of others during your divorce

3 Alternatives to Divorce

Overcoming Blame: The Other Side Of Divorce

4 Ways to Overcome the Lingering Grief of Divorce

Relationship Question Answered: When Should I Introduce My Kids to My New Partner?

I’m Considering a Divorce – Now What? (Part II - What you Need to Know During Your Divorce)

I’m Considering a Divorce – Now What? (Part I - Preparing for the Process)

4 Tell-tale signs you know it's time to move forward with a divorce

Dating After Divorce: Are you Ready?

Divorce Recovery: Navigating the Divorce Process

Single for the Holidays: How to Fearlessly Thrive

10 Tips for Surviving the Holidays After A Divorce