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Therapeutic Separation; Part 2; How to prepare for separation with Luke Gordon


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This is part two of a four-part series on therapeutic separations. Last week Amie and Alana covered why you might need a separation and the feelings that come up while making this decision. This week, Luke Gordon joins to discuss how to prepare for a separation, and what to expect emotionally, mentally, and physically.


Tune in to learn: 

  • How a marriage separation could benefit your relationship.
  • Situations where it’s important to spend time apart.
  • Fears you may experience when considering a separation.
  • The importance of individual work through a separation.
  • How to approach talking to your kids about a separation.

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