Helping Children Cope with Divorce

Authors

Beth D. Gaydos, Ohio State University ExtensionFollow
Shelly Schwieterman, Noble Behavioral Health Choices, Inc.
Bruce P. Zimmer, Ohio State University ExtensionFollow

Volume

37

Issue

6

Abstract

Children of divorce are at risk for increased emotional and educational problems including anxiety and depression. A two-hour, court mandated program entitled "Helping Children Cope with Divorce" was developed to help parents understand these risks as well as how to communicate with children about the divorce and help children adjust to the changes in the family. Through a variety of educational methods, parents learn how to keep children out of the crossfire. The authors have surveyed nearly 340 program participants with end-of-meeting evaluations which revealed that parents now recognize that their children are more affected by divorce than they realized.

Recommended Citation

Gaydos, B. D., Schwieterman, S., & Zimmer, B. P. (1999). Helping Children Cope with Divorce. The Journal of Extension, 37(6), Article 15. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol37/iss6/15