Emily Bouchard, MSSW
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Setting Powerful Intentions Helps Achieve Your Goals
One of the best ways to tackle a problem in your life is to set powerful intentions. Many people have the desire to be different, yet they do not know how to go about making the changes they'd like to see. Lofty goals are often set and seldom achieved, because of a lack of understanding of HOW to set the intention.nnWhen setting an intention to do something differently, you must be specific and set goals that are measurable and attainable in order to be successful. The more s
November 20, 2008
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Byron Katie An Introduction to The Work
Have you ever found yourself judging someone else for his or her behaviors? Who hasn't? Being judgmental is being human. We are taught from an early age not to be judgmental but I've yet to meet anyone who has mastered their thinking to that degree.nnSince our minds are "meaning-making machines" and are great at making judgments, why not give yourself a break and know that you are, and will always be, judgmental?nnGiven that being judgmental is a natural part of life, there i
October 21, 2008
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Applying The Work to Her Husband's Ex
Dear Emily,nnLast weekend my boyfriend went to drop his kids off early one Saturday morning at his ex's house because he had to work. When he got home, I asked him what she was wearing. (I know, I know) She's 5' 7" & about 180 pounds and has huge breasts (an attribute I'd love to have) and always seems to find a way to wear low-cut shirts. My boyfriend says he does not find her body attractive because she's big all over.nnAnyway...he answered me honestly & said that she was o
October 21, 2008
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What Parents Can Learn From Puppies
Why is it that new puppy owners won't hesitate to sign up for obedience training? They know that it is the easiest and best way to get rid of unwanted behaviors and to establish clear rules and boundaries with their puppy. They attend classes or hire a trainer to learn techniques to make life with their puppy consistently enjoyable.nnWhy is it that stepparents, or parents for that matter, do not, as a matter of course, sign up for training? Is it because we believe we already
October 6, 2008
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Don't Like Your Step Kids?
One challenge that many step parents face but few will admit is that they do not like one or more of their stepchildren. They love their partner, they love their kids, and they find themselves particularly challenged by the behaviors of their step kids.nnWhen a stepmom presents this problem to me, the first thing I do is "get" her on how frustrating and irritating the situation is for her. We explore all her feelings around it and get a sense for what's really getting under h
October 6, 2008
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Navigating Parenting Differences
Navigating Significant Parenting DifferencesnnA significant difference in parenting styles is one of the most difficult aspects of blending a family. Each adult arrives in the partnership with their background, their experiences, and all the beliefs they have associated with being a parent. Chances are that the longer one parent has been going solo with parenting, the tougher the transition to having another person, with their own style, joining the mix.nnWARNING: Trying to c
March 24, 2004
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Blended Families - Step Parenting Tips
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October 6, 2008
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Blended Families - Step Parenting Tips & Resources
Blended Families can flourish and thrive through the process of merging households by using our step parenting coaching, teleclasses, ebooks and free newsletter.
June 12, 2008
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Step Parenting Tips Newsletter
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June 12, 2008