Children of Separation and Divorce

 Free program for children in grades 5-7 to help them deal with the pain of separation and divorce.  Meeting every Thursday evening, through November 18, 2010 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Resolve Community Counseling Center, 1830 Front Street, Scotch Plains.  This group will use open discussion, facilitated by a social worker skilled in family therapy, to help understand the separation/divorce process; learn to understand feelings of sadness, fear and guilt; express these feelings appropriately and develop effective coping strategies.  Fun activities are planned to create an atmosphere that will make discussing these difficult topics easier for the participants.

                The group will take place at Resolve Community Counseling Center, 1830 Front Street, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076.  This program is led by Diane Pearson, LPC, who specializes in family therapy, and Johaira Nivar and Carla Benson who are completing requirements to obtain Masters Degrees in counseling.  While the program is free, there is a small charge for materials.  To register for this program or for more information, please call 908-322-9180, ex 10. 

Resolve Community Counseling Center provides counseling, psychotherapy, and psychological services for people from all social and economic backgrounds.  Fees are determined on a sliding scale basis, according to ability to pay.  Please visit www.resolvenj.com for more Information.   #   #   #