TRUE OR FALSE?
Divorce is the fault of the kids.
False- Divorce is NOT the fault of the children.
My parents' separation makes me feel...
My parents' separation makes me feel...
If you miss one parent, what can you do?
If you miss one parent, what can you do?
A picture of how your family used to be
A picture of how your family used to be
A friend asked for the details of why your parents separated
A friend asked for the details of why your parents separated
It's unhealthy to feel angry about a parent's separation.
False- it is normal to feel angry, upset, scared, anxious, and even relieved.
Things I'd like to say to my parents about their separation...
Things I'd like to say to my parents about their separation...
Something about the divorce that makes you upset
Something about the divorce that makes you upset
Something about the divorce that makes you angry
Something about the divorce that makes you angry
You were the parent- what would you have done differently?
You were the parent- what would you have done differently?
You should never talk to your parents about their divorce.
False- you are allowed to share your sad feelings with any adult you feel safe with.
The worst part about my parents' separation is...
The worst part about my parents' separation is...
Do you ever feel like you are the "parent" - Why?
Do you ever feel like you are the "parent" - Why?
Your face when you found out your parents were separating
Your face when you found out your parents were separating
Someone made fun of you for having divorced parents
Someone made fun of you for having divorced parents
Adults separating/divorcing can be both negative and positive.
True- there are both good and bad things that can come from a parents' divorce.
The best part about my parents' separation is..
The best part about my parents' separation is..
What advice would you give to a friend whose parents just separated?
What advice would you give to a friend whose parents just separated?
A picture of your family now
A picture of your family now
Plans got changed and you weren't able to see the other parent that day
Plans got changed and you weren't able to see the other parent that day
It is the child's responsibility to make sure both parents are happy.
False- it is not your responsibility. It is the job of each parent to make themselves happy.
My parents' separation changed things because...
My parents' separation changed things because...
Have you ever been involved in your parents' arguments? What was it like for you?
Have you ever been involved in your parents' arguments? What was it like for you?
A picture of all your family members that love you
A picture of all your family members that love you
One parent says something bad about the other to you?
One parent says something bad about the other to you?