Helping Kids Through Divorce

• Why Join This Workshop?

• 👩‍⚕️ Expert Guidance: Led by a licensed therapist who specializes in child and family support during transitions.

• 🤝 Safe & Supportive Community: Children will connect with others going through similar experiences, helping them feel less alone.

• 🛠️ Practical Coping Tools: Kids will learn ways to express their emotions, manage stress, and adapt to family changes.

• 🎨 Interactive & Engaging: Each session includes creative activities, storytelling, and group discussions to make learning fun and meaningful.

Week-by-Week Breakdown

• Week 1: Understanding Divorce – What’s Happening?

• Objective: Help children understand what divorce means, why it happens, and reassure them that it’s not their fault.
  Activities: Storytelling about different types of families, open Q&A, and drawing how they feel about family changes.

• Week 2: Talking About Feelings – It’s Okay to Feel Sad, Mad, or Confused

• Objective: Normalize emotions and give children a safe space to express their thoughts.
  Activities: Emotion chart exercise, “Feelings Jar” activity, and a guided group discussion about emotions.

• Week 3: Managing Big Feelings – Healthy Ways to Cope

• Objective: Teach children simple ways to handle overwhelming emotions like sadness, anger, and anxiety.
  Activities: Breathing exercises, calming techniques, and creating a “Coping Toolbox” with strategies they can use at home.

• Week 4: Communication Skills – Talking to Parents and Asking Questions

• Objective: Encourage children to express their needs and concerns to parents in a healthy way.
  Activities: Role-playing conversations with parents, writing letters to express feelings, and practicing “I feel” statements.

• Week 5: Families Come in Different Shapes – Redefining What Family Means

• Objective: Help children understand that all families are unique and that love remains the foundation.
  Activities: Exploring different types of families through stories, creating their “Family Tree of Love,” and a discussion on what family means to them.

• Week 6: Changes and New Routines – Adjusting to Two Homes or New Family Dynamics

• Objective: Prepare children for changes in their daily lives and routines post-divorce.
  Activities: Creating a “Two-House Checklist,” discussing what to expect in both homes, and group storytelling about adapting to change.

• Week 7: Dealing with Conflict – When Parents Don’t Get Along

• Objective: Help children understand that parents arguing is not their responsibility and teach them how to stay emotionally safe.
  Activities: “What’s My Role?” discussion, practicing ways to respond when parents argue, and relaxation exercises.

• Week 8: Looking Forward – Building a Happy and Strong Future

• Objective: End on a positive note, helping children feel hopeful about their future and their evolving family.
  Activities: Vision board creation, sharing personal growth stories, and a closing celebration where kids reflect on what they’ve learned.

• This workshop ensures children feel heard, supported, and empowered as they adjust to their family’s new normal. Would you like any adjustments to fit specific age groups or additional details?