Linda Lipshutz
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Linda Lipshutz, MS, LCSW specializes in helping families face the challenges and the impact of divorce.
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Parenting Difficult Teenagers by Linda Lipshutz, MS, ACSW
The phone call came when Kate (the names have been changed) was about to walk into an important meeting. She was totally unprepared for the venomous hysterics from her neighbor, Fran Smith. Fran claimed that Kate’s eleven-year-old daughter Lindsey had posted vicious lies about Fran’s daughter Jessica on Facebook. Jessica was apparently devastated and refusing to go to school. Fran was demanding that Kate handle the situation or she was going to go to the principal. Flustered
August 9, 2011
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Serving As Role Models to Our Children
Tara (not her real name) couldn’t listen to her mother bad-mouthing the next- door neighbor to her friends for another minute. Tara had always found this neighbor to be friendly and helpful. She couldn’t understand why her mother enjoyed making fun of her. Jordan closed his eyes in disgust as his father berated the coach. Jordan was really upset that the coach didn’t play him much during the last game, but the last thing he wanted was for his father to make a spectacle of hi
August 9, 2011
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Addressing a Betrayal or an Emotional Affair by Linda Lipshutz, MS, ACSW
I Want to Believe Him, But………. In today’s world, we like to think of ourselves as worldly and open-minded in our love relationships, but what happens when our instincts are telling us that something is not quite right? Listen to your Gut Feelings!!!!! It wasn’t too long ago that family life was fairly insular. Of course, there were temptations in the community or at the workplace. A former relationship could be re-ignited at a class reunion. But the logistics of flaming an
August 9, 2011
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"Self Pity" by Linda Lipshutz, MS, LCSW
Lois tried to think of a plausible excuse to beg out of lunch with the other teachers. They were a great group of women and there was a time not long ago when she really looked forward to being with them. But, now it seemed too much to bear. Yesterday, Lois lost her patience as Marge droned on about her son’s fabulous job offer. She cringed as Jill gushed on about the travel agent snagging a free upgrade to a suite on her upcoming cruise. These women had been friends for yea
August 9, 2011
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Addressing a Betrayal or an Emotional Affair by Linda Lipshutz, MS, ACSW
I Want to Believe Him, But………. In today’s world, we like to think of ourselves as worldly and open-minded in our love relationships, but what happens when our instincts are telling us that something is not quite right? Listen to your Gut Feelings!!!!! It wasn’t too long ago that family life was fairly insular. Of course, there were temptations in the community or at the workplace. A former relationship could be re-ignited at a class reunion. But the logistics of flaming an
August 5, 2011
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My Husband Doesn't Listen to a Word I Say
My Husband Doesn’t Listen to A Word I Say!! By Linda Lipshutz, M.S., LCSW Sherry K. writes: “No matter what I do, I just can’t get through to my husband. He’s in his own world and completely tunes me out. I don’t have any trouble getting along with anyone else, but somehow Ted always blows things out of proportion, taking issue with everything I say. Lately, he’s been so moody and critical. I can always tell when there’s going to be an argument because he comes home scowling
June 17, 2010
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Sibling Rivalry when Caring for an Elderly Parent
When Siblings Face An Elderly Parent’s Illness by Linda Lipshutz, M.S., LCSW Susan G. writes: “ I thought that I had buried the hatchet with my sister, but yesterday the resentment I used to feel came rushing back. My elderly mother broke her hip eight months ago, and has been in and out of hospitals and rehabs near my home. I have had the large responsibility of over-seeing her care and I’m exhausted. My sister, Cheryl, an atto ey, lives in Boston and has been so insensitiv
June 17, 2010
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My Wife and Mother Can't Stand Each Other by Linda Lipshutz, MS, LCSW, ACSW
“My wife and My Mother Can’t Stand Each Other” by Linda Lipshutz, M.S., LCSW Rob W. writes: ”My wife and I have been arguing incessantly and I am beside myself. Stacy and I have been married for five years and the problem seems to be getting worse, not better. I’ve always been very close to my family, so I don’t understand why my parents are so stubborn and negative and why they just won’t accept Stacy. Things fell apart soon after we announced our engagement. Our two famil
June 17, 2010
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Divorce Advice: How To Get Even With Your Ex to Survive Your Divorce
Now, I know that many of you have been burned badly by your ex-spouse. You are so furious that the mere mention of this person conjures up every conceivable negative, vicious fantasy that comes to mind. You know that there will never come the day that the two of you can be in the same room, and you have sworn that you will never utter a single civil word to this person again. The purpose of this article is not to try to convince you to change your mind about all of this (alt
November 15, 2007
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Divorce Survival: Seven Surefire Ways To Ensure that Your Friends Get Caller I.D. And Block Your Calls!
Divorce Survival: Seven Surefire Ways to Ensure that Your Friends Get Caller I.D. and Block Your Calls Now, let's be clear about one thing. If you are going through a divorce, I absolutely understand that this is a very trying time in your life. You deserve to have a huge amount of sympathy, and hand-holding from your friends and loved ones. In fact, it's my guess that most of the people around you genuinely would like to be there for you as much as they can, and would like
October 24, 2007
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Divorce Survival: How To Take Care Of Yourself Emotionally To Get Through Your Divorce
Going through a divorce is probably one of the most gut-wrenching experiences a person can go through. This article focuses on strategies that should ease some of the pain, and should make it possible to see that there is light at the end of the tunnel! One of the hardest realizations that people going through divorces have to come to terms with is accepting that the person they once shared their hopes and dreams with has now become their adversary. The manner in which both
October 22, 2007
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www.palmbeachfamilytherapy.com
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December 28, 2010
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Palmbeachfamilytherapy.com
I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families as they face the challenges of infidelity, separation, divorce and remarriage.
April 12, 2010
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life smarts coaching
Lifesmartscoaching.com is devoted to relationship and career conce s. There is an opportunity to sign up for free newsletters that are devoted to the conce s of couples and singles in their most important relationships.
October 12, 2007