Eliminating rigid, extreme beliefs and predictions of horror are essential to moving forward through this COVID-19 time of life. By Dr. Michael Mantell, Behavioral Science Coach In this time of uncertainty about our health, our … Read More
Spring Cleaning and Divorce
Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D. It’s almost upon us. Spring cleaning. That yearly activity where many of us do heavy duty cleaning, organizing, and perhaps this year with “coronapocalypse” upon us, disinfecting every area of our … Read More
What’s Divorce Got to Do With Valentine’s Day?
Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D. I recently came across a statistic from Avvo.com that indicated that divorce filings skyrocket about 40 percent around the time of Valentine’s Day, compared to the previous six months. Sure, there … Read More
Divorce? “Just Put One Foot in Front of The Other”
Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D. When Drew Barrymore announced her divorce from Will Kopelman, after being married for nearly four years, she shared a rich insight. “Divorce might make one feel like a failure, but eventually … Read More
The Windshield, Not the Rearview Mirror
Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D. It’s a new year, a new beginning, yet many continue to try to move forward while gazing far too long into their rearview mirror. Not a safe way to drive, right? … Read More
Thanks Giving for Divorce
Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D. No, I didn’t mistype that “thanks giving”. Yes, the holiday of Thanksgiving is upon us just as we finish the last bit of Halloween candy. You can’t read any self-help blog … Read More