by Steven Unruh | Jun 7, 2023 | Divorce, Narcissism
Let’s consider the story of Elizabeth and Mark during her final year of college. He was charming, handsome, and seemingly everything she had dreamed of in a partner. After graduation, they got married, eagerly starting a new chapter in their lives. But as time...
by Steven Unruh | May 29, 2023 | LA Mental Health Resources
In today’s fast-paced world, where societal norms and expectations are continually shifting, the role of a dad can be particularly daunting. Balancing the demands of work, relationships, and personal goals with the vital responsibility of raising a child is...
by Steven Unruh | May 23, 2023 | Narcissism
One of the greatest problems I see today with teenagers and even young adults in their twenties is that they have been raised without sufficient consequences. Often I see young people in their mid-twenties who have thousands of dollars in credit card debt. Rather than...
by Steven Unruh | May 16, 2023 | LA Mental Health Resources
As a psychotherapist and divorce mediator, I work every day helping mothers of all types to navigate difficult parenting circumstances. While there are isolated incidents of mothers who lack the basic skills to adequately care for their children, most mothers I work...
by Steven Unruh | May 9, 2023 | Divorce, LA Mental Health Resources
People pursue litigation in a divorce for various reasons, such as wanting to “win” at all costs, seeking revenge, or feeling like they are not being heard or taken seriously in negotiations. Litigation can also be seen as a way to ensure that one’s...
by Steven Unruh | May 2, 2023 | LA Mental Health Resources
You can’t believe what you’re hearing. This must be a dream or a nightmare. Someone is telling you that your marriage is over. You tell yourself this is not true, this cannot be happening to you! As a divorce mediator, I often receive frantic calls from people in...
by Steven Unruh | May 2, 2023 | Divorce
You can’t believe what you’re hearing. This must be a dream or a nightmare. Someone is telling you that your marriage is over. You tell yourself this is not true, this cannot be happening to you! As a divorce mediator, I often receive frantic calls from people in...
by Steven Unruh | Apr 25, 2023 | LA Mental Health Resources
Divorce can be a complex and emotional process, especially when it comes to dividing assets and determining financial support. Alimony, also known as spousal support or maintenance, is a legal obligation that one spouse may have to pay to the other after a divorce or...
by Steven Unruh | Apr 20, 2023 | LA Mental Health Resources
What is Spiritual Abuse? Spiritual abuse can occur on a personal level or on a global level, such as within a particular religion, a local church, or even in a marriage. Definition of Spiritual Abuse Spiritual abuse occurs when someone uses religious beliefs for the...
by Steven Unruh | Oct 25, 2022 | Narcissism
CUSTODY DISPUTES ‘post-divorce’ can cause MORE HARM than the divorce itself. This is because the child does not have a sense of time. They are RE-TRAUMATIZED as the fighting continues. Research shows that many negative impacts, including severe depression and...
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