The Love Collaborative, a group of therapists with experience in separated/divorcing families will be offering groups for children and adults starting in Fall 2022. The sessions include 8 weeks of group meetings as well as pre and post individual meetings. The fee is $500 for the program. Child groups will address issues surrounding separation/ divorce. Adult groups will address coparenting issues, and moving forward after a separation/ divorce. In addition to Carol, the therapists are Patricia Andrews-Pierre, LCSW Laura Adamgbo, LPC, and Diane Hibbs, LCSW.
Hosted by Carol Love
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63117
I specialize in working with families who have had, or are going through a divorce or parental separation. Chronic conflict will have a lasting negative effect on you and your children BUT if you are able to manage your emotions and parent successfully, you and your children can thrive in the future. It is important to develop a good coparenting relationship and make sure your children have the support they need to deal with divorce/separation issues. In order to facilitate a positive outcome for families, I provide Coparent Counseling, Family Therapy, Reunification Therapy Group and Individual Therapy (adult and child).
The process of going through a separation or divorce can leave many of us feeling alone, uncertain in our futures, and doubting ourselves. Come join us to expand your support network, learn about coping skills and steps that others have utilized throughout their separation and divorce process, and share what has worked for you.
Hosted by Tiffany N Wymore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63132
Are you struggling with life transitions? Feeling depressed or anxious? Seeing behavioral issues with your child? Wanting to work on family dynamics? As your counselor, I will support you by learning more about you and your goals so I can tailor a plan to help you with your unique situation. I am here for support through your hardest moments and to celebrate the best moments with you. My experience includes working with individuals as well as families from varying demographics and backgrounds.
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Divorce Support Groups
How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?
Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.
What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?
There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.
When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?
When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.
How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.