Children's emotional experience of separation and divorce with Dr Suzanne Wigginton, PhD

Dr Suzanne Wigginton wrote her PhD on children’s experience of separation and divorce. She shares what she’s learned from this study as well as insights from her long career - as a psychologist, a mediator and also her work in child inclusive mediation. So much was discussed: How to support our children during separation 4 phases of adjustment How separation and divorce is a grief process for children, as well as parents Children’s grief is very different from their parents: play is crucial How grief can be mistaken for bad behaviour Dilemmas children face that adults don’t How those outside the family can support children Once again, why it’s so important that parent’s take care of themselves during separation. If you have any questions, comments or would like to find out more about my work in the world, head to theseparationfix.com or follow me on instagram instagram.com/the.separation.fix