EDSS 517 - The Effects of Divorce on Children

For children, divorce is not a single event. It is a complex chain of events-a series of legal, social, psychological, and economic challenges, strung together and extending over time. Fortunately, with the proper supports and interventions, children can actually grow and prosper during and after their parents’ divorce.

In this course, you will learn about the psychological and social obstacles that children face during a divorce. By examining the phases of divorce and how they impact children at different developmental stages, you’ll be prepared to help your students navigate the psychological, emotional, and logistical changes that divorce brings to their lives. In addition, you’ll develop techniques to counsel students and work together to reduce their stress and foster a healthful, resilient mindset.

Using the knowledge and techniques from this course, you’ll be able to equip your students with strategies for coping with divorce and help them succeed and thrive during this emotionally charged time.