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COPING WITH DIVORCE  

Four of the primary issues faced by children when coping with divorce are: 1) the nature of love, 2) guilt, 3) new more grown up experiences, 4) and cynicism.

Coping with divorce can be very difficult, and one's self esteem can take a huge hit. This article tells of my experience and how I healed. It may help someone else heal also.

If you are going through or have recently gone through a divorce it is an extremely difficult task, however it is possible to develop coping skills that will help you work through the hard times and begin living your life again.

In this day an age, divorce seems to be more and more common. In fact, I think I know more people that have been divorced, then haven't. It's not uncommon to witness close friends or family members going through a painful divorce.

No matter what you do a divorce is never easy, however there are some things that can minimize the emotional roller coaster ride that the next few months will bring.

Divorce affects everyone involved. The couple, the children and the extended families are affected. Divorce can sometimes feel much like a death.

Much advice is given about getting a divorce--choosing a lawyer, child support, etc. But when it's final, then what? Here is my story of starting over--mistakes I made and lessons I learned.

Over 40% of United States marriage end in divorce. Learn seven helpful tips for getting through your divorce.

It's Not Fair to Influence Your Children to Dislike Your Ex-Spouse's New Partner!

Divorces caused by infidelity are extremely difficult for the faithful spouse. The left-behind spouse feels responsible and humiliated. They are blamed and accused of being a bad partner. There are healthy ways of coping with infidelity and divorce.

When you live with an addict, it takes a toll on everyone. What is the right way to help someone? Is there a right way?

Dealing with divorce, may be one of the most difficult challenges that your child faces.

Teenagers today appear to live in a world full of pressures and for most understanding and coping with stress is very foreign to them.

dealing with a wayward sister

Divorce in the United States seems to be inevitable. The divorce rate currently stands slightly above 50%, causing a million new children each year to be affected by a broken home. My research involves the negative effects divorce has on children.

Parent's divorce is mentally and emotionally draining for all age groups but especially hard on teens. Here are a few tips for maintaining sanity in the psychological whirlwind of divorce.

This is a paper written for a Critical Thinking Psychology class about the effects that divorce has on children.

There can be several contributing factors for depression ranging from environment, medical conditions and genetics to a reaction to life's events and thinking patterns. Social conditions can play a major role in a person's depression.

Moving can be one of life's most stressful experiences. Following these five tips can ease the transition.

For many college students, the turmoil of home life often results in poor academic achievement. These are suggestions for coping with both dynamics successfully.

Guide to helping a friend through their divorce.

Getting children to talk about emotions is difficult, books can be a great tool encouraging communication.

With so many marriages breaking up how do you survive divorce?

Divorce is referred to by many people as a normal everyday occurrence and treated as such. However, divorce is very detrimental to all parties involved, especially children.

It is possible to deal well with difficult relatives this holiday season. By accepting what you cannot change, spending time with tolerable family members and keeping busy with a fun task, you too can make it successfully through this upcoming season.

There are positive ways parents can cope with separation from their kids. These methods will make you a stronger person while improving the relationship you have with your kids.

When parents decide that its time to separate, they are commonly selfish and thinking only of themselves. Obviously, there are quite a few adult components that parents do not share with their children, but don't forget how your children are coping.

How does a family remain a family when one parent cheats on the other and eventually leaves?

1 in 3 people in the U.S. have a chronic condition. If it's not you, it's someone sitting next to you.

If you suffer from IBS, don't give up. Don't stay locked in your house. Don't give up social get togethers. Listen to your body, it can tell you a lot about controlling your IBS. These alternative methods help me.

Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder that is characterized by binging and purging. In some ways it is similar to anorexia nervosa.

Learn what causes stress and how you can cope and manage it more effectively.

Single-parent families are all around us today. This article will help you to reach a better understanding of what a single-parent household encompasses. It will also detail some of the effects found regarding the children found in these single-parent homes.

Concerned about your child's reaction to your divorce? This article provides information of what to expect from your child and 10 must-have tips for ensuring that your child receives the care necessary for making this a smooth transition.

This article describes the emotional stages of divorce.

While every country in the world has had to find its own way of coping with new social tensions created by modernization, few countries have had as much difficulty coping with modernity as Russia.

For many parents, coping with the loss of a spouse is a life altering event. Learning to cope with grief and loss, without further complicating the emotions of the children, is important.

There are instances, however, when routine divorce squabbles spillover into something far more sinister. When one party finds divorce to be synonymous with destruction, no one pays a higher price than the children caught in the crossfire.

This is a look at the way most child custody battles play out. It supplies suggestions to achieve better outcomes through negotiations without the lawyers.

Like many other people, I've lived most of my life with an eating disorder.

Trichotillomania is a hidden disorder millions around the world suffer from. They would rather hide their shame than face the stigma that comes with it....

To "qualify" as an inverted narcissist, you must CRAVE to be in a relationship with a narcissist, regardless of any abuse inflicted on you by him/her.

With all the events going on around children today, it is no wonder many children at home or not, turn to crime as their way out of their situation.

Realistic discussion of how selfishness separates us from being "at one" with our partners. Recommendations for why and how to turn from selfish behavior/thinking to charitable behavior/thinking to improve our marriages from a Christian perspective.

Mental Health

Willow Caithnes her true life story of horrors, strength, and love. A neighbor who I came across one day while gardening in my backyard. She gave me her testimony of her life and was honored that I interviewed her to share her story with the world.

Mrs. Ellen B. Rust is a guidance counselor at Westmeade Elementary School in Nashville, Tennessee. The interview was conducted via e-mail.

When parents separate and divorce, it's imperative that they continue to provide their children with a sense of well-being. They can do that by not insisting that children take sides with parents and by keeping kids' daily routines intact.