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Update: 2025-04-19
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Introducing Challenges of Nesting: Sharing Living Space Post-Divorce - With Lisa Herrick from Divorce Dialogues.
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"Kids have large antenna on their heads that you can't see, but they're always scanning for information, and that is information that is picked up very easily." - Lisa HerrickDr. Lisa Herrick, a renowned family therapist and collaborative divorce coach, has nearly twenty years of experience guiding families in the Washington, D.C. area through the complex transition period of separation and divorce. She emphasizes that this transition varies greatly among individuals, depending on their resilience and specific circumstances, and underscores the importance of allowing adequate time for adjustment, adaptation, and recovery. Dr. Herrick advocates for honest and respectful communication between co-parents, particularly when introducing new partners to children, to minimize confusion and build trust. Drawing from personal experience, she highlights the intricate dynamics involved in shared family activities post-divorce, such as spending holidays together, and the necessity of preparing new partners for their roles within a blended family to foster a healthy and harmonious environment.
Key Takeaways:
• The period of time required for individuals and families to adjust, adapt, and recover from separation and divorce is crucial.
• Nesting during divorce involves sharing living space, household responsibilities, and potential implications for future relationships.
• It is important to go slow when introducing children to new romantic partners after divorce.
• Lisa Herrick emphasizes the importance of preparing new partners for interactions with children and ex-spouses in blended families.
• Lisa and Katherine emphasize the benefits of waiting for the right moment to introduce shared holidays and dinners in a blended family.
Connect with Lisa Herrick:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-herrick-009a6128/
https://lisaherrick.com/
Connect with Katherine Miller:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kemiller1/
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