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Christine Hammond


High-Conflict Families: Why “Just Co-Parent Better” Doesn’t Work
If you’re in a high-conflict co-parenting situation, you’ve probably heard advice like “just communicate better” or “put your differences aside.” But here’s the reality: that approach often doesn’t work —and can actually make things worse. What’s Really Going On High-conflict situations aren’t just about disagreements. They usually involve: Ongoing tension that doesn’t go away Emotional reactions that escalate quickly Communication that turns into conflict For many parent
Apr 172 min read


‘Not a monster’: Destigmatizing borderline personality disorder
ose Skeeters, a licensed professional counselor in Eau Claire, Michigan, said she’s been in a room full of counselors who scoffed at the...
Aug 21, 20251 min read


PsychCentral: How to Divorce a Passive-Aggressive Spouse
February 25, 2016 Christine Hammond, M.S.; The usual hostility that divorce equally brings in couples is not as apparent when a...
Jun 23, 20251 min read


PsychCentral: The Confusing Narcissistic Cycle of Abandonment and Return
January 27, 2018 Christine Hammond, M.S.; I never want to see you again, Marie shouted to her husband as she slammed the door on the way...
Jun 23, 20251 min read


PsychCentral: How to Survive a Divorce with a Narcissist
October 5, 2017 Christine Hammond, M.S.; After 15 years of marriage to her narcissistic husband, Jane finally asked for a divorce. They...
Jun 23, 20251 min read
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