Strategies for Coping With Divorce

Statistics show that 40 to 50 percent of married couples in the United States divorce, and the divorce rate for subsequent marriages is even higher, according to the American Psychological Association. Most will agree that the divorce process is not only stressful for the couple involved, but also for the children and even extended family members and friends.

At the office of Mars & Venus Counseling Center, our trained and compassionate professionals will listen to your concerns and help provide a clear perspective. We can help you work through the difficulties of the divorce, and help you find new ways to handle stress.

In addition to professional counseling, there are a few methods you can employ every day to cope with the emotions and feelings that may overwhelm you during a divorce including:

• Guided breathing exercises or meditation. Breathwork and medication can help increase mindfulness. Mindfulness is the act of being aware of and focused on immediate physical sensations around you. It can be useful for calming stress. 
• Talking with a trusted friend. When looking for someone to talk to when not in session with a counselor, choose another adult who can offer solace and guidance during particularly trying times.
• Trying a new perspective. Think in terms that make the divorce feel smaller and more manageable. 
• Self-care. Take a bubble bath, go for a run, or watch a favorite movie. Self-care can refresh your mind and body. It can also increase your ability to handle stress in difficult times.

At the office of Mars & Venus Counseling Center, we are here to provide gentle, non-judgmental support including divorce therapy, marriage and relationship therapy and more. Our goal is to heal feelings of guilt and anxiety and restore to each individual a better state of emotional balance and well-being. For more information, give us a call today.

By New Jersey Centers for Counseling

November 19, 2019