Divorce Adjustment / Family Health / Mediation

Definition:

Growth, renewal, and/or resolution of dissatisfaction with one's interpersonal connections to others (i.e. that of a spouse, partner, child, parent, family, peer, or co-worker). Troubled relationships in one area of our lives can quickly lead to a profound sense of unhappiness, loneliness, isolation, alienation, and depression in other areas as well.

What Makes a Healthy Relationship:

Hopefully, you and your significant other are treating each other fabulously. Not sure if that's the case? Take a step back from the dizzying sensation of being swept off your feet and think about whether your relationship has these qualities:

• Mutual Respect
• Fairness/equality
• Separate identities
• Good communication
• Trust
• Honesty
• Support

Warning Signs of Difficult Relationships:

• Too much/Too little commitment
• Poor Communication
• Inability to cope with stress
• Rigidity in interpersonal connections
• Depressive symptoms
• Hopelessness
• Acceptance of lack of passion
• Ambivalent attitude

Treatment Options:

• Individual, Couple, Group counseling
• Self Help Literature

Links:

• Relationship Quiz
• LOVE = Intimacy + Commitment + Passion
• Checklist to verify healthy relationship
• Assessment for couples at any stage in relationship
• Self awareness relationship quizzes