In this episode of Intentional Divorce Insights, host Leah Hadley is joined by Anastasia Arauz, a registered play therapist and family coach. They delve into the topic of making divorce as healthy as possible for children and discuss practical strategies for effective communication, stability, and seeking professional support. 

Anastasia holds a master's degree in counseling and has extensive experience as an elementary school counselor and registered play therapist. She specializes in coaching parents to create a healthy mindset and balance within their family system.

Key Topics Discussed:

- Leah and Anastasia discuss the importance of separating emotions from the divorce when dealing with children - making sure parents are conscious of what they're talking about and how they're feeling when it relates to the divorce.

- They talked about tailoring communication about divorce to suit children's developmental stages and encourage parents to let children guide the conversation and share only what they need to know.

- Anastasia highlighted strategies for maintaining stability and routine for children during and after the divorce.

- She discusses techniques for managing disagreements privately and avoiding conflict in front of children, emphasizing the importance of providing a stable environment for the children.

- Anastasia explains the significance of play therapy, a special form of therapy designed to help children express themselves through play. 

- They discuss the role of professional support, such as counseling and play therapy, in helping children cope with their parents' divorce, and the positive impact it can have on their overall well-being.

- She advises parents to communicate with the school, especially elementary and middle schools, about the divorce, and discusses the importance of ensuring the school is aware of any changes affecting the child's behavior and well-being.

Here is a link to the podcast episode on nesting that was mentioned in this episode: Should You Consider Nesting in Your Divorce?

Connect with Anastasia Arauz:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/anastasia.arauz/

Website: https://www.anastasiaarauzcoaching.com/

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Anastasia offers a comprehensive guide to help parents set boundaries and limitations around technology usage for children during and after divorce, fostering consistency and stability in both households.

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