7 Ways to Help Children Cope with Separation & Divorce
A Guide for Divorcing Parents
Promote active cooperation
In contrast to distraction and avoidance, active coping uses problem-solving strategies to deal with stress. Talking about a situation, making a plan to feel better, and looking at things from a positive yet realistic perspective are examples of active coping.
Be involved in the life of your child
When you don’t invest in your child or don’t make time for them, they feel unimportant. Children want both parents to be involved in their lives. Love your child, and make sure they know it. Take time to participate in fun activities with your children or spend quality time with them one-on-one.
Counseling may be helpful
When transitions occur in a family, therapeutic interventions such as individual counselling or support groups can foster well-being. Counsellors and therapists can provide reassurance and establish a framework for healing for you and your child.
Tell them its not their fault
Children must be aware that nothing they have done has caused their parents to split up. It should be repeatedly stressed that the decision to separate stemmed from adult problems. It may be challenging to convey this point convincingly if child-rearing issues are frequently contested.
Let them know they are safe
Children must be aware that nothing they have done has caused their parents to split up. It should be repeatedly stressed that the decision to separate stemmed from adult problems. It may be challenging to convey this point convincingly if child-rearing issues are frequently contested.
Assure them that everything will be fine
Children must be aware that nothing they have done has caused their parents to split up. It should be repeatedly stressed that the decision to separate stemmed from adult problems. It may be challenging to convey this point convincingly if child-rearing issues are frequently contested.
Maintain routines
Children must be aware that nothing they have done has caused their parents to split up. It should be repeatedly stressed that the decision to separate stemmed from adult problems. It may be challenging to convey this point convincingly if child-rearing issues are frequently contested.
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