Divorce Dynamics: Part 1 – EXPIRED

PART 1 – This presentation will look at the following topics:

• How therapist and educators can assist both children and parents going through divorce and what their roles may be in this situation.
• Main causes of divorce
• What it feels like to go through a divorce
• What parents who are going through a divorce are too scared to tell you
• Difficulties that children going through a divorce may experience
• Sensitivities you can show towards children and parents involved in a divorce
• Additional Challenges
• Abusive behaviour – physical or emotional
• Financial abuse – non-payment of essential maintenance
• Dishonouring of promises with regard to contact with children
• A controlling ex-spouse
• Using the children as pawns
• Legal issues – Rule 43, protection order
• The presence of a third party
• The loss and death of divorce
• The impact on the child
• Difficulties the child may experience
• Emotions that may impact other areas
• What divorced parents appreciate from schools or therapists