problems with finder after 10.13.2 update

After updating my computer with the new 10.13.2 OS, I am continually having to reboot my computer after the finder locks up. I can force quit the finder, but it never reopens. I tried restarting the computer, but it will not restart. I have to completely shutdown. It is happening continuously to the point I cannot work for more than 30 minutes at a time.