The process of parents’ separation and divorce can lead a child to experience some challenges. In many cases, counseling can be a great fit to help the child with their adjustment to their new arrangement and to learn healthy ways of responding to the changes. In some situations, however, counseling may not be the best choice and in some cases it may actually create more challenges for the child.
If you are seeking out counseling for your child because of your separation or divorce, this page Separation/Divorce will help you to decide if starting counseling for your child is an appropriate next step.