The Emotional Stages of Divorce
Going through a divorce can be an emotional roller coaster! The stages of emotions for you and your family can be overwhelming at times.
The emotional stages felt during a divorce are very similar to those felt when a loved one passes.
Here are the 5 stages of emotions that are experienced during and after the divorce process:
- Denial
- This phase is hardest on the person who did not initiate the separation
- Anger
- The blame game occurs
- Bargaining
- Experiencing uncertainty and remorse about the process commonly occurs during this phase
- Depression
- This stage can be crippling and last for awhile
- Let your “village” be of comfort to you
- Seeking counseling can be very beneficial during this phase
- Acceptance
- This phase doesn’t come quickly
- Finding peace and calm finally comes
These phases do not occur in a nice neat linear fashion, you can cycle back and forth between them several times. It is a grief cycle and often takes 1-3 years to work through. There is no doubt that divorce can be an emotional roller coaster. Remember to be kind to yourself and ask for help and support from others. Seek medical help if you feel depressed for any length of time. Often some medication can help you get through this challenging stage.
Our team of experts can be part of your “village” that can help you work through the emotional stages during and after your divorce.
We can provide support to you and your family to better handle conflict to minimize hostility and allow the participants the possibility of a cordial relationship in the future which is beneficial to all parties, especially if there are children involved.
The Collaborative Practice San Diego is a nonprofit, multi-disciplinary referral network of independent professionals of attorneys, mental health professionals and financial advisors working together to learn, practice, and promote Collaborative processes for problem-solving and the peaceful resolution of family law issues in regard to co-parenting, with an eye toward preserving the emotional, as well as the financial assets of the family.
Contact us today for a FREE CONSULTATION to see how we can help you navigate your divorce and work through your families emotional roller coaster.
Note: This information is general in nature and should not be construed as legal/financial/tax/or medical advice. You should work with your attorney, financial, medical or tax professional to determine what will work best for your situation.
