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Divorce: What and How to Tell the Children

May 13, 2022 By Matthew J. Long

Children and divorce

There is no denying it.  Children have a difficult time accepting the fact that their parents are getting a divorce.  It is possible to help them through it, so it is less traumatizing.  How this works depends on the parents themselves. How Do We Tell the Kids About the Divorce? The # 1 rule is that the parents need to be together when they tell the children about the … [Read more...] about Divorce: What and How to Tell the Children

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Who, When, What: 3 Tips for Telling Children About Divorce

April 4, 2022 By Ann Cerney, MS LPCC

Telling Children about divorce

The day parents talk to their children about their separation will be a day pressed into the memory of most kids.  Most remember vividly where they were in the room, the words that were used, and who was present. That’s why it’s really important to think hard about what you’re going to tell them and when you’re going to tell them.  Here are some tips for how to tell your children that … [Read more...] about Who, When, What: 3 Tips for Telling Children About Divorce

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Tips for Telling Your Kids that You Are Getting a Divorce

January 22, 2021 By Julia Perkovich

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In Collaborative Divorce, we have the benefit of using a professional team.  The team includes mental health professionals and child specialists who provide expertise regarding talking to children about divorce.  The mental health professionals serve as divorce coaches for the parties going through the divorce, while the child specialist is a mental health professional specifically … [Read more...] about Tips for Telling Your Kids that You Are Getting a Divorce

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Divorce: How Do I Tell My Kids?

January 18, 2021 By Betsey Williams, LMFT

Divorce and Kids

January is Child Centered Divorce Awareness Month, so it is the ideal time to discuss how to tell your kids that you are getting a divorce.  This is always a difficult thing to do but we have some recommendations to help you through this. Both Parents Should Meet Together with the Children Unless there are issues of domestic violence or child abuse, both parents should meet together … [Read more...] about Divorce: How Do I Tell My Kids?

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How Do I Tell My Partner I Want a Divorce?

May 27, 2020 By Cyndy Furze, Ph.D.

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How you first discuss the issue can set the stage for how the divorce will proceed. Be clear about your goals and what discussion you want to have.  Is it: I am feeling that things are so bad;we need to talk about a divorce if we can’t fix it. (possible outcomes include therapy, change, continued conflict, divorce).I want to talk about a divorce (put the possibility on the table, how do … [Read more...] about How Do I Tell My Partner I Want a Divorce?

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