Child of Divorce Intervention Program (CODIP)
Children experience difficult challenges when their parents separate or divorce.
Goals of the Program:
Minimize the emotional and behavioral problems that may result when children experience divorce in their families
Increase children’s ability to identify and appropriately express their divorce-related feelings
Increase children’s understanding and acceptance of divorce-related concepts
Reduce children’s anxiety and worry about their family circumstances that can interfere with academic achievement
Build confidence by teaching specific skills to help children cope with a variety of challenges
Next Session
April 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2026
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Program Cost: $600.00 (for full program)
Direct billing to health benefit plans and third party funders available.
Common techniques used in group therapy
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Confidentiality and an Emotionally Safe Space: Group therapy provides a private, judgement-free environment where individuals can openly express their thoughts and feelings without fear.
Therapeutic Relationship and Guidance: Therapists offer compassionate listening, validation, and professional guidance to help clients navigate challenges, improve self-awareness, and find solutions right for them.
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Guided group discussions, check-ins, and sharing circles allow children to talk about their experiences with family changes in a predictable and emotionally safe format. This helps normalize feelings (e.g., sadness, anger, confusion) and reduces feelings of self-blame and isolation.
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Activities such as emotion wheels, drawing, writing, or role plays help children identify, label, and express complex emotions related to divorce. These activities support emotional literacy and help children communicate feelings that may be difficult to verbalize directly.
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Children are taught and practice concrete coping strategies (e.g., calming breathing, grounding techniques, positive self-talk, worry management) that can be used during transitions, parental conflict, or emotional distress. Repeated practice in group supports skill development and confidence.
Role-play scenarios focus on common challenges related to divorce (e.g., moving between homes, managing loyalty conflicts, responding to peer questions). Children practice communication, assertiveness, and problem-solving skills with therapist guidance and peer support.
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Therapists use games, stories, and discussion to help children identify unhelpful thoughts (e.g., “It’s my fault,” “I have to fix it”) and replace them with more balanced, realistic thoughts. This supports healthier coping and emotional adjustment.
