Divorce Resource CT to Host Free Interdisciplinary Workshop for Mental Health Professionals

Divorce Resource CT will present “The Space Between: A Clinician’s Guide to Divorce — Emotional, Legal & Financial,” a free interdisciplinary program designed specifically for mental health professionals whose clients are contemplating, beginning or navigating divorce.

Clients often begin talking about divorce in the therapy room long before they have spoken with an attorney, financial professional or anyone else about what divorce might actually look like. That places clinicians in a unique and important position: helping clients explore whether they are emotionally ready to move forward, while understanding when and how other professionals can appropriately become part of the conversation.

The program brings together three experienced divorce professionals — Jennifer Champagne, a mental health professional; Rosemarie Ferrante, JD, a divorce mediator and collaborative attorney; and Hollis Hardiman, CDFA®, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst — for a candid and practical discussion about the emotional, legal and financial considerations that arise when a marriage may be ending.

Rather than focusing solely on what happens after someone decides to divorce, The Space Between examines the often-overlooked period between contemplating divorce and actually beginning the process.

Topics will include emotional readiness for divorce; understanding mediation, collaborative divorce and other process options; financial readiness and the information clients should begin gathering; the impact of divorce on children and families; and the distinct roles attorneys, mental health professionals and financial professionals can play in supporting families.

The Space Between is offered at no charge to mental health professionals. A light continental breakfast will be provided.

Please email Rosemarie at rferrante@divorcemediationct.com to reserve your space!