While divorce is hard for the whole family, it can be especially hard for teens. Dealing with the upheaval of their lives and getting used to a new day-to-day routine can be incredibly stressful. Since teens are more independent, parents might rely on their teens for help taking care of younger children in the house or maybe inappropriately vent to their kids or ask them to play messenger between parents and two homes.

Although teens might be more emotionally intelligent than their younger siblings, they too need help and support through this life transition.

After divorce or separation, your teen may be experiencing:

• feelings of abandonment

• feelings of grief and loss

• a drop in school and academic performance

• anger or behavior issues

• depression

• difficulty sleeping

• anger and sadness towards one or both parents

• engaging in risky behaviors

• refusing to talk with some family members

• struggling with new partners of their parents

• disliking a new blended family

Our team has experience working with teens struggling with family divorce, separation or blended families.