Divorce Recovery

Divorce.  If you haven't been through one, chances are you know someone who has. It is the end of a relationship. It is a loss. If you've ever read about the stages of grief after loss: shock, denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance, you will likely recognize these stages in someone going through a divorce.  It can be a difficult, complicated, and sometimes lengthy process.  If there are children in the relationship, it can be even more complicated, for not only must you consider what you are going through, you must also consider what the children are experiencing.  Too often, children are caught in the middle between sparring parents. This can be an emotional time for them as they struggle to comprehend what is happening between their parents.  When the divorce is over and custody issues have been resolved, healing can finally begin.  As with any healing, this should be a restorative process that facilitates resumption of life in a positive direction.  As with a ship that has momentarily been thrown off course by a storm, a new sense of direction needs to be found so that the journey can continue.  This is where counseling can be extremely helpful, for it is here that you will find a compassionate, caring, rational professional who can help you chart a new course for your life.