Finding Balance Post-Divorce: The Journey to Authenticity - with Jennifer Kupferman

Divorce Dialogues

"What we live with, we learn. What we learn, we practice. What we practice, we become." - Jennifer Kupferman Jennifer Kupferman is a distinguished therapist and former lawyer who expertly combines somatic and traditional talk therapy to guide individuals through the tumultuous journey of divorce. With an impressive academic background, including degrees from Columbia, Penn, Yale, and ASU, she leverages her understanding of high-pressure environments to help her clients find balance amidst the emotional and financial challenges of divorce. Kupferman emphasizes the critical need to validate emotional responses while separating them from legal decisions, as intense emotions can cloud judgment. By encouraging self-compassion and curiosity towards conflicting emotions, she aids in emotional empowerment and healing, advocating for therapeutic techniques like EMDR to reshape self-identity and foster healthy conflict resolution, ultimately benefiting both individuals and their families. Key Takeaways ->Emotions can impair rational decision-making during a divorce. ->It is important to untangle emotions from legal decisions during divorce. ->Children of divorce may develop resilience and problem-solving skills. ->Being aware of one's own nervous system can help parents be more responsive with their children during divorce. ->Somatic therapy aids in creating new neural circuits in the brain for emotional empowerment. Connect with Jennifer Lupferman: https://flourishpsychologynyc.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-kupferman-bb207a5/ Connect with Katherine Miller: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kemiller1/ https://miller-law.com/