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How Divorce Affects Children

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How Divorce Affects Children

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  1. HOW DIVORCE AFFECTS CHILDREN? There may be a time when a couple decides to step out from their marriage and live individually. This decision may be beneficial for the parents, but it may leave a negative impact on their children. Since the child only gets to live with one of the parent at a time, he/she may not be able to adapt the upcoming changes and experience the following problems. Stress Short Term Effects A study conducted in 1980 - 1981 revealed that the children who witness separation of their parents get low grades in school.(Andrew J. Cherlin, - Marriage, Divorce, Remarriage– Harvard University Press 1981) Anger & Resentment Academic Issues Behavioral Problems Feeling Hopeless Children that face the divorce have more psychological issues.(Robert E. Emery,- Marriage, Divorce and Children's Adjustment- Sage Publications, 1988) Intense Feeling Of Grief State Of Confusion Long Term Effects Teens are more likely in need of psychological help in the first year after a divorce.(Peter Hill - Recent Advances in Selected Aspects of Adolescent Development- Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry 1993) Be Less Educated Drug / Alcohol Addictions Experience Economic Disadvantage Kids who see divorce are almost twice as likely to attempt suicide as kids from normal homes. (Velez-Cohen, - Suicidal Behavior and Ideation in a Community Sample of Children -Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 1988) Loss Of Self-Esteem Why Opt For Child Counseling? Counseling sessions can help children to face the problem and regain their confidence. The counselor provides assistance through effective conversations and safeguards them against the negative psychological consequences. Presented By: www.brentwheelertherapy.com Brent Wheeler Therapy 4940 Broadway, Ste 225, Alamo Heights, TX 78209 Phone: (210) 409 - 7777

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