by Kerry Lusignan | Feb 29, 2024 | Divorce
It was the type of abandon unique to crisis and duress — when going kamikaze seems like a sound and wise decision. When I reentered the dating scene at 42, I felt like Rip Van Winkle. Like I had been sleeping for the entirety of my marriage and that, upon my waking,...
by Kerry Lusignan | Feb 12, 2024 | Letter
February 12th, 2024 Should I give my partner another chance? How do you know if a person is trustworthy? Can I learn to trust if I have a history of being hurt? Ultimately, the question of whether to trust your partner, at its core, concerns the dilemma of whether...
by Kerry Lusignan | Jan 26, 2024 | Letter
January 29th 2024 It has been a while since I have written. In the past, I have stayed in touch with updates, letting you know about essays I have published with The Gottman Institute or announcements concerning happenings at my center, The Northampton Center for...
by Kerry Lusignan | Jul 27, 2023 | Mental Health
I get the text while sitting defeated in my car on the side of the road. I’ve been searching for a place called Gun Powder Falls, and I’m staring at Google Maps when my phone pings with a message from a friend. Sinead left us. It takes a moment to sink in, to fully...
by Kerry Lusignan | Apr 19, 2023 | Educational
With great excitement and joy, I’m writing to announce that NCCT has officially landed in our new post-pandemic home in downtown Northampton. The space is beautiful, filled with natural light and high cathedral ceilings, comfy chairs, and soundproofing (for your...