counseling Archives - Blair Counseling and Mediation

In Communication, Divorce Mediation, Ongoing Conflict, Problem-Solving, Relationships Posted May 13, 2022

Prep for Counseling and Mediation

Here are some questions to consider for counseling: What are your best hopes for this process? What are your fears about this? What will be required of yourself? How motivated are you to make [...]

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In Blended and Step-Families, Communication, Marriage Posted March 31, 2014

What to Ask Before You Marry

How well can you answer these questions with a long-term view? General What are the five most important things to you in a marriage? I love you because . . . (three reasons). I want to marry you [...]

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In Children, Co-Parenting, Communication with an "Ex", Complaints About Other Parent, Court, Court-Ordered Counseling, Legal Processes Posted August 23, 2011

Working with Counselors and Court

By Dan Blair, a marriage counselor and family counselor. Working with the Court in managing chaotic situations involving children and counseling is challenging and requires an additional set of [...]

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In Alienation, Complaints About Other Parent, Estranged Parent, Ongoing Conflict, Parenting, Parenting Problems, Reunification Therapy Posted August 8, 2011

Reunification Therapy with Estranged and Alienated Parents

By Dan Blair, a marriage counselor and family counselor. Aside from abuse, children generally benefit from a relationship with both mom and dad. Even if there are negative aspects of a parent, [...]