The desire to help may never be stronger than when a patient faces the upheaval of divorce. A client’s anxiety may naturally be high as they face so much change: When will they see their children? Will they have to sell or leave their home? Will they have enough money? Will they be happier or lonelier? Ideally, therapy will help the patient find their way to the most successful outcome.

No-No Number 1: Counseling Your Patient to Hide Cash or Assets

Having cash available may be an important part of a safety plan for an abused person who may need to flee. For anyone else, stashing cash, jewelry, or other assets is a mistake that is likely to blow up on them.

I’ve been surprised over the years at how frequently clients tell me that their therapist encouraged them to slowly siphon off c

See Full Page