“Does therapy help kids process divorce?”
My wife and I have mutually decided on divorcing. We are not sure the best way to tell our kids. Does therapy help kids process divorce?
3 Answers
Therapy can absolutely help kids process divorce. However, sometimes just having a therapist help you to speak to your kids and help you and your spouse move through the process in a healthy way, is all that is needed.
Yes, it does.
If you are struggling with communication it would be ideal to have your children attend family therapy with you to discuss the divorce. It's possible this could lead to your children feeling comfortable to have private therapy sessions to process further. Some schools have divorce groups for kids, but it's rare. Children benefit greatly from sharing with other children who are experiencing similar issues too, especially under the guidance of a trained professional.
