Here, Lambert Law Office continues their series on coping with anxiety and guilt after a divorce.
Below are some questions and tips that can help mitigate the painful feelings that so often come during a separation and divorce, especially when children are involved.
- Am I traumatizing my child? You may be asking yourself this, however trauma is rarely the result of one incident. Your children will likely be emotionally healthy if you focus on long term connections, loving them, and being present with them. Those are the things that often make the most difference.
- How can I co-parent effectively? If you’re co-parenting, work on your communication skills, focus on your children’s needs, and pick your battles. One day, your children will thank you for being a caring and cooperative co-parent.
- I’m feeling overwhelmed by the immense change occurring. How can I feel more comfortable? Remember, it’s a lot easier to cope with one situation than several. To prevent yourself from feeling overwhelmed, take life one situation at a time; one choice at a time.
- Tomorrow is another day. It’s a cliché but it’s helpful to remember when you’re struggling.
To read part one of this series, click here.
To read part two of this series, click here.
The article is indebted to the Child-Centered Divorce Blog.
If you live in Vancouver Washington, and you need a capable divorce attorney, contact Lambert Law Office.