Off the Fence with Karen Covy: Mastering Decision Making, Divorce & More

How to Decide Whether to Divorce Using Discernment Therapy


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What do you do when you’re leaning towards getting a divorce and your spouse wants to work on your marriage? That’s the question we dive into today in this discussion with Dr. Ginny Wright, a seasoned clinical psychologist who is certified in discernment therapy (a/k/a discernment counseling.)

Dr. Wright works with couples who are on the brink of divorce to cut through the fog of indecision and come to a decision about their marriage with clarity and confidence. She uses a process developed by Bill Doherty called discernment counseling or discernment therapy. It is a specialized, short-term form of therapy that’s specially made for couples on the brink of divorce. 

Traditional marriage counseling presumes a couple wants to save their marriage. Divorce lawyers assume that a couple (or at least one spouse!) wants a divorce. Discernment therapy bridges the gap between those two choices and helps a couple reach clarity about what they each really want so that they can take the path that's most appropriate for them.

If you’re leaning toward divorce while your spouse wants to save your marriage (or vice versa) this podcast episode will provide you with a valuable tool for working through your ambivalence and coming to a decision about your marriage that you feel good about.

To discover more, tune in to this podcast episode and check out this article on discernment counseling.

About Dr. Ginny
Dr. Ginny Wright is a clinical psychologist and certified discernment counselor. She has been in private practice for over 30 years, seeing children, adults, couples and families. Much of her current work is focused on providing discernment counseling services to couples on the brink of divorce, as well as trainings, workshops and professional consultation services to other discernment professionals.

Connect with Dr. Ginny
You can connect with Dr. Ginny on LinkedIn at Ginny Wright Lapporte and on Facebook at LWA Discernment Counseling.  To learn more about Discernment Counseling and how to work with Dr. Ginny visit LWA Discernment Counseling.


Karen Covy is a Divorce Coach and Consultant, Lawyer, Author, and Speaker who is dedicated to helping people make the best decisions possible for themselves, their families, and their future - especially in stressful times. You can check out Karen's videos on YouTube.

You can connect with Karen on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on her own website at karencovy.com.


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