The divorce process can be mentally and emotionally taxing, especially considering all the uncharted waters you will have to navigate. You might find it worth your while to seek the assistance of a therapist during this process to help you take care of your emotional wellbeing.
Here are a few reasons to consider doing so.
- Take care of yourself: During a time in your life when it can seem like everything is out of your control, seeking the assistance of a therapist can help you take back some of that control and focus on yourself. It’s important to work through your emotions in a healthy, supportive environment rather than letting them fester in isolation.
- Plan for your future: A therapist can help you envision the months and years after your divorce and encourage you to set your sights on what comes next, allowing you to focus on positive goal setting.
- Develop coping strategies: Not only does therapy allow you to develop healthy coping strategies for yourself, but it also provides you with some strategies you can work through with your children. Children often experience some significant emotional turmoil during their divorce process, so giving them the tools they need to cope is extremely important for their own mental health.
- Have a smoother transition: Moving from one phase of your life into another can be quite difficult emotionally. You need some time to grieve the loss of the life you had, but also must give yourself permission to embrace the challenges that lie ahead of you. Therapists help you through this transition and all the emotions that come with it.
To learn more about how you might benefit from therapy during the divorce process, contact an experienced Minneapolis divorce attorney at Appelhof, Pfeifer & Hart, P.A.