LMHC, NCC
Eva Mendes is a licensed mental health counselor with nine years of experience and specializes in couples’ counseling, where one or both partners have Asperger’s syndrome and are on the autism spectrum. She also takes up individual counseling for adults with autism and Asperger’s syndrome. She did her postgraduation in clinical mental health fromThe Union Institute and University. Before turning into a full-time counselor through her private practice in Arlington, Massachusetts, she was involved in writing in the fields of Asperger's Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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Divorce could be one of the most challenging phases in one’s life as it involves bringing an end to the marriage. However, the negative effect of divorce on children is known to be hard. A study reveals that in the US, the daughters of divorced parents have a higher divorce rate of 60% than 35% for sons (1). However, even after divorce, you can work with your better half to ensure that the end of your marriage does not impact your children. Sometimes, parents might not know the after-effects of divorce on their child’s development. It is essential for couples to introspect and discuss the potential effects of divorce on the long-term mental and physical health of their children. In this post, we acquaint you with the challenges children might face when their parents decide to get divorced. We also suggest some ways to mitigate these negative effects and help children cope with the situation. [mj-toc] The Short-Term Effects Of...
“Trust takes years to build, seconds to break, and forever to repair.” If your partner has cheated on you, or you have cheated on your partner and want to mend your ways, you may want to understand how to rebuild trust after cheating. Trust is the foundation of every relationship. If you find out your partner has cheated on you, you will feel betrayed, shattered, and anguished. It’s hard to digest that the person you loved unconditionally has broken your heart. However, it is often hard to break up even after finding out they cheated on you. If you have cheated on your partner and have been given a second chance, you may want to know how to rectify your mistakes and rebuild trust. In this post, we talk about certain ways to rebuild your relationship after cheating. [mj-toc] Can You Rebuild The Trust After Cheating? [caption id="attachment_878765" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image: iStock[/caption] You can rebuild trust, but it requires patience,...