Divorce Counseling/Coaching 

Divorce has been described by Abigail Trafford in her classic, Crazy Time, as a “savage emotional journey.” However painful or challenging it may be for you, the one thing you share with all who have experienced the end of a relationship is that you have a period of transition before you.

Having worked for over 20 years with individuals facing this challenge, I understand the journey. It is my first goal, and deep commitment, to create a safe place for you to share your feelings, your doubts and your hopes. I can help you understand the steps you will take and the common pitfalls you will encounter. Together, we will develop your tools for improving communication and managing conflict with your former partner. If you have children, we can work together to fashion an approach to parenting which will work for you and your kids. We will explore your strengths and map out a transition which fits your needs and abilities to cope. Finally, we will work to put the story of your relationship and its end into a perspective that makes sense for you and allows you to move toward the next chapter of your life. If necessary, I can help you communicate your needs to those around you, including your lawyer and former partner.

Special attention will be paid to issues involving:

• Depression
• Concerns about substance abuse
• Claims of emotional or physical abuse
• Managing your responses to conflict
• Stressed interpersonal relationships

Examples of articles I have written about the challenges of divorce – and some solutions – follow:

The Emotional Divorce Process
Research on Divorce
The Client’s Perspective on Legal Divorce
The Sad Case of Divorce and Amnesia