Is it advisable to seek counseling during the divorce process?
A. Yes. Whether you are the party seeking the divorce, or whether it is a mutual decision, or whether you are on the receiving end of a decision you do not like, there is a great deal of trauma and transition involved in the divorce process. Counseling can help you deal with the emotional issues so that you can focus on the financial and legal issues and what is in the best interest of your children. Q. Should I take the children to a therapist to help them deal with divorce? A. This is generally advisable. Children of every age have a difficult adjustment when they are being shuttled back and forth between two parents. Many times they blame themselves for the dissolution of their parents’ marriage. Therapists can help them understand that they are neither alone in the process, nor to blame for it. Additionally, if the entire family participates in the therapy process, the parents can learn not to put the children in the middle simply to further their own self-interests. Q. What are th
