Divorce is considered to be one of the most stressful life events after the death of a loved one. Symptoms of anxiety, depression, feelings of stuckness, cycles of anger and blame can cause significant mental health issues for divorcing spouses and children.

Below are some options for couples deciding whether to divorce, how to divorce in a collaborative model (collaboration vs. litigation), and support for coparenting once separation or divorce has occurred or is immanent. Learn more and see what might be helpful for you and your family.

For those that may need support in moving forward post-divorce, divorce coaching can help.

Discernment Therapy is an option that can help partners get clarity about their commitment and willingness to work on the relationship. This is often the process when one person is more out of the relationship than available to do Couples Therapy.  Through the process of assessing needs, values, and what’s important to you at this stage in your life and relationship, discernment counseling can help people get clearer on the question of “Should I Stay or Should I Go?”.

If you or your spouse feel unclear about moving towards divorce, Discernment Counseling can help.

Collaborative Practice is a team approach to resolving conflict using a friendly and collaborative process that keeps the clients in control of their future and maintains what is most important: family, finances, and emotional health.

CoParenting is a post-divorce parenting arrangement in which both parents continue to jointly participate in their children’s upbringing and activities.

If you or your spouse feel unclear about moving towards divorce, Discernment Counseling can help.