Removing guilt and protecting your children

Lynda Dolan, Clinical Psychologist – Sydney, NSW

The biggest concern for all parents going through difficulties with a current relationship or separation / divorce is the protection and safety of their children. Marital conflict, separation or divorce is a very difficult process for the whole family let alone the children.

Therapy can help children and families cope with many of the feelings associated with these circumstances. Individual, couple and family therapy can help address:

• Feelings of guilt and blame
• Disappointment and loss
• Anger Conflict
• Difficult family relationships
• Parenting after separation
• Step-Parenting
• Difficulties communicating
• Managing children’s difficult behaviour

The therapeutic process considers ways for parents to:

• manage effectively as single parents
• communicate as parents after separation or divorce
• successfully blend families and assume new and unexpected roles such as being a step-parent
• help parents understand what is best for their children

Please feel free to contact me on 02 9960 8875 should you require any further information or wish to make an appointment.