This was a requested topic from one of our listeners. It's one we approach with a lot of sensitivity because we know that divorce is messy, complicated, and there's nothing we can say in one episode - or even in 100 episodes! - to make it "better" or even "okay." ⁠
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HOWEVER, we hope this short but packed-full-of-love episode can at least give you some ideas if your teen is struggling while you are going through a separation or divorce. ⁠

• Teens react differently to divorce than younger children
• Ideas to help your struggling teen
• Red flags to watch for

 

Resources:

• Amy Morin, LCSW, Very Well Family, Effects of Divorce on Teens, https://www.verywellfamily.com/effects-of-divorce-on-teens-2609530
• The Good Men Project, 7 Tips to Help Your Teenager Cope with Divorce, https://medium.com/a-parent-is-born/7-tips-to-help-your-teenager-cope-with-divorce-59773adee3ff
• Helping Teenagers Adjust After Separation or Divorce, https://raisingchildren.net.au/teens/communicating-relationships/family-relationships/helping-teens-adjust-separation
• Carl E. Pickhardt, PhD, Parental Divorce and Adolescents, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/surviving-your-childs-adolescence/200908/parental-divorce-and-adolescents