Within every religious group are members whose marriages are in rough shape and who seek advice and counsel from their priest, pastor, rabbi, or other member of their religious leadership. With appropriate counseling and support many of these couples can work to mend the rifts that divide them but for some this is not possible and they separate or divorce.
Two million children a year feel the effects of their parents divorce. Most are under the age of ten and believe correctly they have little voice and few to advocate for them. Understanding how they feel and what they are saying is crucial to all professionals when advising their parents or supporting them.
This site contains some of the research and experience that is helpful to all who try to serve the interests of families in crisis. For resources on this site see the navigation bar on the left or scroll to the hyperlinked summary descriptions below. Each year the parents of two million children decide to divorce. Not only are these children in need of support , so too are the millions who have an on-going struggle with the effects of the break-up of their family. There is extensive research on the effects of divorce but applying the findings in the "real world" needs careful thought. This page sites many of the current literature sources Schools are often the first to question whether a child's behavior is a normal adaptation or a "red flag" These are some of the commonest behaviors that raise their concern As children mature, their ability and desire to understand what really happened to make their parents divorce helps their recovery process. When families come looking for practical support and advice these are some of the topics that should be at the top of the list for discussion. A list of the themes which arise in the families of divorce. All children wonder if they had a role in causing their parents' divorce. Parents are wise to listen first rather than rushing to reassure their children. We will be updating this site with new material. If
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