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Children Of Divorce Can Find Happiness In Their Relationships (part 2 of 4)

Children Of Divorce Can Find Happiness In Their Relationships (part 2 of 4)

Perhaps more important than what children see between their parents is what they experience between themselves and their parent. A loving relationship with a parent – one with healthy boundaries, respect and openness will be an important factor in their seeking and maintaining strong relationships in the future. A relationship with you that allows him/her to give and receive love freely, that respects him as an individual in his own right ( knowing you are the authority as well), and is open – one in which he can be listened to and one in which you speak your beliefs- is a relationship that is both connected supportive and freeing . Although none of us can relate to those closest to us, perfectly, we can at least make it our standard to work toward. Our children will be more likely to seek out intimacy and connection in their future if this is the type of relationship they have had with at least one parent or caregiver.



Debbie Pincus, MS LMHCDebbie is trained in cognitive-behavioral and dialectic behavioral therapy.  Post-graduate training was at the Gestalt Institute of New York and the Bowen Family Institute of Georgetown. She is a certified Screamfree Parent and Marriage Coach. Previously, Director of

Counseling at The College of Mt. St. Vincent for 10 years. She is available for couple’s and parent therapy/coaching. Her offices are located in Manhattan, Larchmont, NY and Greenwich, CT. Contact her at debbie@debbiepincus.com 914-834-4965.

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