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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-23 | Marie | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Very empathetic to my situation.polite and respectful. Made me aware of a situation more important than what I addressed. Thank you very much. |
| 2009-11-22 | L | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for your perspective I have gotten up the courage to make a move and finally speak up and do something aboutmy situation. |
| 2009-11-04 | Dominique | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Great advice. I just wish it was an easy solution. He definetly opened my eyes on the subject. It's always refreshing getting advice from someone that doesn't know you, to me that is solid honest no holds barred advice. Thank you for you time. I'm sure as other problems arise you will be hearing from me again...sadly. |
| 2009-11-01 | L | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-10-05 | Monika | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-10-04 | Wendy | 8 | 7 | 10 | 8 | No | Thank you so much for your insights. I appreciate you taking the time to offer some helpful advice. |
| 2009-10-01 | Matthew | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thank you for insights. bothy re-assuring and though provoking |
| 2009-09-30 | Priya | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you for your opinion. I will surely take this into consideration. On 3rd Oct I have to give my final decision to the court I will surely let you know about my decision. Thank you |
| 2009-09-22 | stephanie | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-09-21 | claire | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-09-16 | Johnna | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-09-14 | Johnna | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-09-04 | Jessica | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank for responding to me... i really want to talk to someone who cannot give me answers because they know my ex and the things he did... |
| 2009-08-30 | Jessica | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-08-28 | Mandy | 10 | 5 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-08-25 | Joseph | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Good advice and very helpful to me and my family. Thank you. This volunteer was very helpful and informative. He gave us useful techniques to use and how to use them. I highly recommend him. |
| 2009-07-21 | ZULEMA ALVAREZ | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-06-30 | Cheryl | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much for your advice. It was very helpful to us and much appreciated. |
| 2009-06-25 | Terrie-Lynn | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks Phil, and yes it's scary, I worry about my kids. They are going to take another look at his situation in about 6 months time. I protested enough and sent enough emails it's got them watching him, and that's a start. |
| 2009-06-24 | Sharon | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | No | I was very impressed with the answer - all except threatening to involve the kids, which doesn't seem a very responsible thing to do. |
| 2009-06-23 | Wendy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | I very much appreciate your response and general attitude. This answer allows me to handle things in a way that I will not continue to generate conflict which seems to be some of my ex's MO. Thank you. |
| 2009-06-04 | lara | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for listening to me and sharing you insight. My attorney is writing up a letter of cease and desist to see if that will halt some of the harassment. I really appreciate your input on the matter. I feel like I have a direction now |
| 2009-05-29 | Kevin | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I have never used this site until today. If all experts are as good and as timely as Mr. Belove I will be using this site all the time. Thanks again Mr. Belove |
| 2009-05-14 | Jackie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much. That's what I really think too. I appreciate it. |
| 2009-05-11 | Melissa | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-05-08 | Linda | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Mr. Belove, Thank you for the timely response. I have kept notes on the comments he has made and will follow through with a restraining order if it continues. Linda |
| 2009-05-08 | Jennifer | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-05-05 | Daria | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank You sooo much for your support!!! |
| 2009-05-01 | Jenai Morehead | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Awesome advice, very relevant and to the point. Insightful questions for me to think about and to grow by. Thank you and God Bless you. |
| 2009-04-23 | Mary | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for the quick response. I apologize for the length of the question. As you said, it's difficult to find a clear answer with so many different dynamics going on. But you had many good points that I had not considered. I believe I might follow up with you in private. |
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Answers by Expert:
Philip Belove, Ed.D.
Expertise
Divorce is the beginning of a life review process. For many people, it`is the first intentional decision they make about their lives. The transition into the next stage of life is difficult at first, but it gets easier. The questions I can help you with: What happened? How do I take care of our children? How do I get over my anger? How do I plan a future for myself?
Experience
I am Philip Belove, psychologist and coach. My specialty is helping people do their midlife transformation work, a psychological project that creates a foundation for happy and satisfying second half of life.
Midlife Work, because it involves so much careful attention to inner truth, is notoriously stressful on marriages and on dating relationships.
The challenges of the midlife project are echoed in the typical questions asked me as a dating-at-midlife expert:
?Learning to reconcile what you say with what you do. This challenge is echoed in questions like: Why does he say this when he does that? What is really happening?
?Learning to create your own dreams instead of being the victim of someone else's. This challenged is echoed in questions like these: How do I say that I don't want to xyz? I've been lying about some things and what should I do now?
?Learning to live a life that suits you. This challenge produces questions like Is what I'm doing normal? What if my kids think I'm crazy? How can I say that this is starting to bother me?
A person doing Midlife Transformation Work needs to develop 1) A Working Vision, 2) Skills and Strategies to realize that vision, and 3) External sources of support for the project. My role for people is to be part of the support system. I help people clarify their visions, develop the strategies and skills they need, and I help them review their progress.
Education/Credentials
M.A. Counseling Psychology
Ed.D. Counsulting Psychology (Family Therapy)
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