The Benefits of Therapy During Divorce

Divorce is an inherently stressful process for adults and children alike, and it’s somewhat common for significant emotional issues to arise during these stressful times. Many people find it is beneficial to work with a therapist or counselor during the divorce process to maintain their emotional health.

Below are just a few benefits:

• Counseling can help you better manage your stress: Talking with an experienced therapist about your feelings and the stress you’re dealing with can lead to conversations about how you can better cope with those feelings in a positive manner. Your therapist might also be trained to teach you certain stress reduction strategies, such as meditation or muscle relaxation.
• It helps your children deal with the changes in your family: Family therapy from a licensed therapist gives your children a place where they can process the changes in their family and what the divorce means for them. Many children tend to feel angry, or even responsible for the divorce, and can be frightened about what the future holds. Therapists help them work through these feelings and make for a smoother transition into their new lives.
• It helps you realize if you’re making the right move: Sometimes one spouse is surer about the divorce than the other, so going through counseling can help you to get a better look at the marriage before you make the final decision to divorce. It can act as a last chance to address certain issues causing tension and conflict in your relationship before you go through with it.

If you are seeking a divorce, consult a trusted Long Island family law attorney with Bryan L. Salamone & Associates.