Separation can be a major adjustment for children, even when parents are doing their best to support them. Helping children understand and express what they’re feeling can make it easier for them to adjust and feel secure through change.
A breakdown or divorce between parents is a stressful life-event in any family, particularly for young kids. While many families manage this well by focusing on the children and minimising the impact of adjusting to a new family life, separations are enormously challenging and stressful. Therefore, it’s important to ensure relationships continue to be a key focus, even as the dynamics of the family are still changing.
Changes to family dynamics and relationships are a difficult time for everyone. In the case of affected children, there are evidence-based treatments to assist with adjustments and family situations post-separation. These are tough times, and it is important to reach out and get the support you and your family needs to cope with change, and adjust to the new realities.
Both individual and family therapy can be of assistance. Though the stress and grief of a separation and the worry about the impact on children is daunting, congratulations in taking the first step and reaching out for help! Don’t be afraid to take the next.
Whatever brings you here, we’re here to help you find support that feels right for you. Our experienced team provides thoughtful, evidence-based care for children, teens, adults, couples and families, in-person and via telehealth.