Saturday, June 12, 2010

Me too!

Well, sometimes a therapist has to share her story and this is it. I have worked with the issue of divorce throughout my career and have even worked with high conflict divorce helping parents co parent, and helping children cope with divorce. This year I have traveled down the path that many of my past, current and future clients have or will travel.
Because of the myriad of emotions and experiences I have had, I now have another level of enlightenment and empathy to essentially make me a better therapist.
I now have the book knowledge, the clinical and personal experience. I feel it is important to share because no person is an island. It can happen to anyone and we should all support each other. People experiencing divorce are not lepers, but people living through something that no one plans for. while I was on my journey, there were wonderful people out there who shared their stories. From each story, you learn something and you connect to another person. If you are experiencing separation or divorce, reach out, do not be ashamed. If the feelings are too overpowering seek professional help, but also talk to family, friends and find a support group. Some churches even have free support groups which are led by people who have "walked the walk" Reach out.

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  1. Libia,

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    Please let me know if I can be of any assistance. I thank you for your time and look forward to hearing back from you.
    Kindly,

    Bill Hawthorne
    bhawthorne(@)maacenter.org

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