Children and Divorce

Divorce is not easy on children. Ending a marriage brings many adjustments for adults and but is even more difficult for children. Life becomes confusing and sometimes frightening as they experience the collapse of the world and family they have known.

Children need their parents' help to successfully navigate a separation or divorce. But, the truth is that most parents are dealing with their own emotional challenges and are unaware of the additional needs a child has during this transitional time.

As child who experiences poorly managed parental conflict is at risk of:

• Behavior problems
• Depression
• Substance abuse
• Poor academic performance
• Poor social skills

With our help, both parents and children can learn to work together to create a constructive divorce and make a successful transition from a one home family to a two home family. We offer:

• Play therapy
• Co-Parent coaching – Parent consultation
• Parent/Child relationship training
• Services to professionals who work with children
• Cooperative parenting plans

Not sure what you need? For a complimentary consultation, contact Jeri Apple. Jeri specializes in working directly with children to give them a voice through the divorce process.

Note: the term "children of divorce" is used to describe any child who is impacted by the end of a marriage or relationship between the people who fulfill the roles of parent. We realize that this may be biological parents, partners, or even extended family members. Our services focus on children whose family life is redefined.