Online via Zoom

Divorce is one of the most stressful experiences someone will go through next to the loss of a loved one. The emotional impact and legal processes are complex and overwhelming. During this time of heightened stress, divorcing couples need to make life-changing decisions for themselves and their children. To help social workers support their clients, this workshop will provide an overview of the divorce process in Massachusetts. Participants will learn strategies to help their clients manage their divorce in a dignified manner, develop effective parenting plans to improve co-parenting dynamics, and offer guidance on how to talk with and support children through the divorce.

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will understand the difference between a 1A and 1B divorce.
• Participants will learn at least three strategies to help clients develop parenting plans that will serve the children's best interests.
• Participants will learn how to guide clients through talking to their children about divorce.