Everthing You Need to Know About Parental Alienation
What is Parental Alienation? Parental alienation syndrome (PAS) is a term that was coined by Richard A. Gardner, a psychiatrist, in the 1980s. Parental alienation (also known as “parental gatekeeping”) involves mental programming the child to hate the other parent. There are many theories as to why parents alienate, including: (1) the alienating parent has […]
Financial Planning During a Divorce: How to Protect Yourself
Divorce is hard for both parties. It is an emotionally exhausting experience that impacts the entire family.
Heather Cooper and Leah Nathan Co-Author an Article on Divorce for DullesMoms.com
Click here to read more on the contributions of Heather Cooper, one of our founding partners, and Leah Nathan, the firm’s Psychologist/Divorce Coach: http://dullesmoms.com/divorce-coach/
Dr. Leah Nathan is Hosting a Seminar on the Emotional Aspects of the Divorce Process on January 30, 2018
On January 30, 2018 at 6:00 p.m., Dr. Leah Nathan, CGG’s Divorce Coach, will present a complimentary seminar focused on navigating the emotional aspects of the divorce process. Dr. Nathan will address topics ranging from communication with spouses and/or children during divorce, to adjusting to new roles and responsibilities, to coping strategies for fostering a […]
David Ginsberg Attends Virginia Collaborative Divorce Conference
On Monday, November 13th, David Ginsberg attended the annual Virginia Collaborative Practice conference. Attorneys, mental health professionals, and financial neutrals from throughout the state met in Charlottesville. The conference focused on Mastering Crucial Moments in Divorce and Separation by Kate Scharff and Lisa Herrick. The seminar provided tips and techniques to help professionals work efficiently and […]
Reinventing Yourself When Your Marriage Ends
Dr. Leah Nathan, CGG’s Divorce Coach, recently presented a complimentary seminar entitled “Reinventing Yourself When Your Marriage Ends.” Attendees learned about the impact of long term stress, divorce transition do’s and don’ts, and coping strategies for fostering a positive mindset. They also participated in a “Rebuilding Yourself” exercise. CGG offers complimentary seminars on a monthly […]
Dr. Leah Nathan Hosts “Communication and Conflict Management in Divorcing Families”
On November 7, 2017 from 6PM – 8PM, Dr. Leah Nathan, CGG’s divorce coach, will present a complimentary seminar entitled “Communication and Conflict Management in Divorcing Families.” This seminar will provide a solution-oriented and experiential approach to effectively address the inevitable conflicts that arise throughout the divorce process. Attendees will be provided with conflict resolution strategies […]
Divorce Support Circle Discusses Stress and Self-Care Strategies
Stress is an inevitable response when navigating the hurdles of a divorce. In a recent Divorce Support Circle facilitated by Dr. Leah Nathan, clients were very candid in reporting the stressful reactions they were experiencing in response to the divorce process. Some of the identified stressors shared by our clients were captured on the “Stressed […]
David Ginsberg Published in Virginia Family Law Quarterly
An article entitled “How Collaborative Divorce Can be Different,” co-authored by David Ginsberg and Karen Keyes, was published in the Fall 2017 edition of Virginia Family Law Quarterly. Click here to read the article, and learn the benefits of a “collaborative team approach” to divorce cases.
Divorce Support Circle Explores New Ways to Find Closure
In the Divorce Support Circle on Tuesday June 13th, 2017, clients were guided through the cathartic experience of a “goodbye jar” activity. Goodbyes are never easy, especially for those who invested years in their marriage. Clients identified things that they have to say goodbye to in order to bring some degree of closure. Clients identified saying goodbye […]