In this approach, children can discover a path toward moving forward.

Table of Contents:

Features & Benefits:

• Contains a "Note to Parents and Other Family Members"
  
• Draws upon teachings from the Catechism of the Catholic Church
  
• Activities suit varying personalities
  
• Helps children develop foundational communication, problem solving, anger management, and empathy skills
  
• Defines terms that children may be unfamiliar with
  
• Includes a glossary of terms not previously defined in the text
  
• Offers a list of additional resources

About the Author:

Lynn Cassella-Kapusinski, MS, LGPC, knows the difficulties and grief experienced by children from divorced families because she has lived through them herself. Through her foundation, Faith Journeys, Lynn ministers to children who are struggling with their parents' separation or divorce. Lynn obtained a BA from the University of Notre Dame and an MS in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola University, Maryland. Lynn is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor, and also works as a school counselor. Her professional experience includes conducting family, individual, and group therapy with children, teens, and adults.

What Are People Saying about this Title?

"This book provides a Catholic approach for children coping with the aftermath of divorce. Engaging stories and interactive reflection create an inviting framework for young people to pray, process, and better understand how divorce and separation impacts the whole family. From addressing feelings, to learning empathy, to practicing forgiveness, Lynn Cassella-Kapusinski offers realistic, heartening, and spiritually uplifting reflections in a manner that speaks to children about their identity, their integrity, and their relationship to God."
Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, DC

"When Parents Divorce or Separate is a resource for any family, school or program that wants to help children of divorced or separated parents understand the role of God and faith in their lives after the pain. The author gives children and parents a good roadmap that allows the beauty of Catholic teaching to inform the recovery and rebuilding process."
Cardinal Francis George, O.M.I., Archbishop of Chicago

"...a must for parents and all therapists who work with Christian children in the aftermath of divorce. This sensitive, useful, and practical Catholic guide is an invaluable tool for preventing the generational wound of divorce from being carried forward."
Ana Maria Anastasiades, M.D.; Member, American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

"I can't think of a better book to put into the hands of a child suffering because of their parents' divorce. This book is full of hope!"
Lisa Duffy, Author of Divorced. Catholic: Now What?, Co-founder of DivorcedCatholic.org, Managing Editor of CatholicMatch.com's divorced Catholics portal

"The best book I have ever seen for helping children deal with divorce or separation. This book provides practical, meaningful advice kids can apply to their lived experience, within the framework of Catholic teaching."
Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, EWTN Host of Made in His Image: Family Life Today , Author of The Mass in Sacred Scripture

Product Details:

Binding: otabind
Trim size: 7" X 9"
Pages: 256