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Supporting Your Child Through Divorce

Divorced Moms - Supporting Your Child Through Divorce

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Steven Cessario, expert mentor and coach, founder of CT Youth Mentoring & Coaching and teenagesons.com, presents strategies to help mothers cope with divorce with children. He goes in depth using questions, videos and examples to educate mothers to best cope with their children during divorce. To get the full effect of the presentation you need to see it in person!

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Supporting Your Child Through Divorce

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Having a kid is like having a blender that youdon’t have a top for…

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What does your child need when mom and dad are going through the

divorce or separation process?

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When helping children cope with divorce…

What do you tell your kids?

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What are some normal reactions your kids will have to separation and

divorce?

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Anger and Anxiety

Drug abuse

Self-injury

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What is the easiest way to help your children cope with divorce?

Take Care of Yourself

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Exercise often and eat a healthy diet

Keep a journal Lean on friends

See a therapist

Other ways to take care of yourself?

And … Laugh! It’s important to laugh during serious times. See video on next slide.

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When all else fails….Eat Chocolate!

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What is the Big Picture?

Relationship with both parents Everyone’s well-being