About Me
I am passionate about supporting individuals navigating high-conflict divorce, coercive control and post-separation abuse. My advocacy began through my own experiences within the family court system, which led me to be involved in national awareness and reform efforts. Through both professional training and personal experience I understand how isolating a high-conflict divorce can be. You do not have to navigate this alone.
Resources
One Moms Battle
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel A. Van der Kolk
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel A. Van der Kolk
The guru of all advice and author on divorcing a narcissist. If you are divorcing a narcissist or going through a custody battle, her book Divorcing a Narcissist and website are key resources https://www.onemomsbattle.com/
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel A. Van der Kolk
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel A. Van der Kolk
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel A. Van der Kolk
Bessel is a leading expert on trauma. In the book, Van der Kolk explores the ways in which trauma affects the brain and the body, and how it can manifest in a variety of physical and mental health problems. He also discusses various treatments that can be effective in helping people to heal from trauma, including talk therapy, body-oriented therapies, and medication. The book aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of trauma and its effects, and to offer hope and guidance to those who have experienced trauma and are seeking to heal.
Post Separation Abuse Wheet
Trauma Release Exercises guide your body to release the trauma that is stored. You can find a specialist or follow youtube or tiktok videos. TRE is based on the idea that the body has an innate ability to heal itself and that physical tension and stress can be released through the natural shaking and trembling process. The exercises are designed to help individuals safely and effectively release tension from the body and promote a sense of relaxation and well-being. TRE is typically used as a self-help tool, although it can also be practiced with the guidance of a trained TRE provider. It is believed to be beneficial for reducing stress, improving emotional well-being, and helping individuals cope with the effects of trauma.
The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor
This book is a reminder of how to stay positive during divorce. Achor suggests that there are several ways to increase happiness, such as practicing gratitude, setting positive goals, and engaging in positive social relationships. He also recommends developing positive habits and reframing negative thoughts in order to cultivate a more positive outlook on life. The book suggests that by making happiness a priority and adopting positive habits, individuals can not only improve their own well-being but also improve their performance and success in various areas of their lives.
"Divorce is not the end of anything, it is the beginning of everything. Everything. It is the start of a new chapter. It is the end of the old one. It is the start of a journey."
-Unknown