This blog is written by the clinicians at Jonah Green and Associates, a mental health practice based in Kensington, MD that provides quality services for children, teens, families, and adults. It is intended as a resource for families who are seeking to expand their knowledge about mental health and mental health services, and also as a resource for families who are seeking quality mental health services, especially in the mid-Atlantic region.
While parental separation and divorce can severely impact children, parents can take many steps to support them and set them up for success. By staying involved in their lives, maintaining continuity in their schedules, listening to their feelings, and adhering to limits, parents can help orient their kids toward a more positive future. Perhaps the
Many parents who separate send their children to individual therapy, which can help them process their feelings and cope with new realities. Another option, either in addition to or in place of personal therapy, is family therapy. Because the nuclear family is ending, family therapy for divorcing families may strike parents as an oxymoron. What