Specificity and stages of counseling individuals in crisis situation of divorce

Vol. 21 Iss. 1 pp. 4552 | St. Petersburg State Institute of Psychology and Social Work | ISSN: 1993-8101

Abstract

The article examines divorce as a crisis situation. Author describes stages of counseling in situations of divorce, as well as specifi c tasks at each stage. Recommendations on reducing the negative effect of divorce on a child are offered to parents. The common mistakes of parents in relationship with children after divorce are analyzed.

Keywords

family, crisis of loss, divorce, psychological counseling stages, personal resources

Citation

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