“Lisa Hall and DivorceWise have been the springboard for me to get out of an unhealthy marriage and proceed with my divorce. Without her knowledgeable insight and experience with group facilitation, my divorce would have been overwhelming. Lisa provides a safe environment for women to gain courage, support, and advice in all stages of a divorce. I highly recommend DivorceWise for any woman considering or in the process of a divorce in order to know that you are not alone; there are others to provide much needed support.”
- Cindy
EXPERIENCING DIVORCE
Some of the things that you may be feeling and thinking about:
- overwhelmed and overloaded
- fearful about money and finances
- mixed feelings of reflief and fear
- devastated about the loss of “family” life
- denial about the reality of what is happening financially, emotionally, etc.
- confused about the divorce/legal process and options regarding attorneys vs. mediators vs. doing the divorce yourself
- not understanding the status of my case
- difficulties communicating/understanding my lawyer or mediator
- concerned about my kids
- not sure what to tell my children
- working out the best visitation schedule for them
- having difficulty communicating with my spouse
- needing to deal with my emotions - anger, grief, depression, etc.
- experiencing sleeping and eating problems
- feeling embarrassed, ashamed, disconnected from my support system
- concerns about not being able to settle “out of court”
- Child/Family Investigation
- keeping legal costs down
- wanting a thorough and complete separation agreement
- finding time to care for myself
How I Can Help:
Individual Sessions
To help you sort out your thoughts and feelings, give you information about the separation and divorce process, and determine a course of action. To help you strategize an approach to the divorce that is going to yeild the best results for you and your family.
Couple or Co-Parenting Sessions
To determine and negotiate a the best temporary arrangements possible, until the divorce is final. Somtimes it is very helpful for you and your spouse to get information and education together about the children and what may be best for them during this time, how to talk to them about all this, literally, what to say to them based on their ages, etc.
Support Group
Connect with others going through a similar things. Weekly groups are economical, informational, and thought-provoking. This group is for one spouse, not a divorcing couple.
Current Support Group Flyer Fall 2009
Referrals
There are a variety of resources in the community for parents who are divorcing and for children who are going through divorce. I can help you assess what may be the most effective strategy to get your children additional support and can refer you to professionals who truly specialize in this area. I can also help you sort out what types of services will help you and/or your spouse. These include lawyers, mediators, therapists, divorce financial planners, and realtors who specialize in working with those who are divorcing.