Grief & Divorce | Part One: The Co-parents

Published on October 15, 2019, by Adya Riss.

Five steps of grief

Divorce grief typically has five steps. Grieving takes about two years on average.

• Denial
• Anger
• Bargaining
• Depression
• Acceptance

Counseling and treatment

Individual and couples counseling is recommended during the bargaining step. Mental health treatment should be considered for extended depression with certain symptoms.

About Adya Riss

Adya Riss has a B.A. in psychology and an M.S. in social work. She received advanced training in mediation and conflict resolution at CSUN. She has been a volunteer mediator and supervisor with the Ventura Center for Dispute Settlement. She is a partner in Truce Mediation Solutions.

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