

How divorce impacts your brain
As a family lawyer and a therapist, I have worked with numerous clients who struggle to regulate their emotions in the midst of a divorce. Even the most mild-mannered and even-keeled person can have difficulty remaining rational during this process. This article does a nice job of explaining why and offering practical solutions. Essentially, the brain's amygdala can get triggered by an angry spouse just as it would if a grizzly bear attacked. The fight or flight reaction