Separation Therapy
Separation therapy focuses on helping foster conditions for partners to separate amicably and respectfully.
A good separation therapist can help couples keep the lines of communication clear and open, allowing them to continue working together to, at the very least, keep their separation proceedings civil and polite.
An acrimonious divorce helps no one, particularly when children are involved. At Pugen Mediation, we want to help you separate as peacefully as possible.
Divorce vs Separation Counselling: What’s the Difference?
Separation counselling differs from divorce counselling in that a therapist will work with the couple as they move through the actual process of untangling their marriage.
It helps couples who are in the midst of a divorce and assists them in keeping clear lines of communication. By working with a separation counsellor, couples are better able to dissolve their marriage in a healthy, constructive way, leading to better emotional wellbeing for all involved.
Pugen Medical wants to give you the tools to approach this as best as you can. You’re not alone, and with our experienced separation counsellors, you can begin to build towards a healthy, positive future as amicable ex-partners.
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Separation Therapy
How We Can Help
At Pugen Mediation, our experienced and compassionate separation therapists can help couples learn to cope with the difficult process of separation and divorce. A separation counsellor can help you:
- Understand that it’s normal to have a lot of confusing or conflicting feelings – you might find yourself feeling scared, sad, angry, and confused all at once. You might desperately miss your ex one day and never want to see them the next. These are all normal feelings, and a therapist can help you work through them productively.
- Give yourself a break – separation is a long, drawn-out, painful experience. It’s okay to cut yourself some slack! A therapist can help you give yourself a break and allow you to feel just as messy, upset, or exhausted as you do.
- Recognise that you can’t go through this alone – you need as much support as you can get when you’re in the midst of dissolving a long term relationship. A therapist can help support you, and also give you the tools to ask for help from your support network.
Some of the Common Causes of Divorce
Every marriage – and every divorce – is unique, but there are some common factors that may lead to divorce. These include:
- Infidelity – this is the number one reason people seek a divorce
- Financial problems – financial issues and disagreements about money can put a huge strain on your marriage
- Physical and emotional abuse – if you are experiencing abuse, it is essential that your mental wellbeing is supported, as abusive relationships can be most dangerous during separation
- Substance abuse – being married to a partner who has a substance abuse problem can be very difficult, and many in this situation choose to leave
- Inequality – if one partner is taking most of the responsibility for child-raising or household work, it puts a lot of strain on the marriage
- Lack of commitment – often, people who marry young or marry someone they are not sure of will find themselves wanting to seek separation
- Communication issues – these include a tendency to pick fights, or a refusal by one partner to listen to another
- Unrealistic assumptions – if you expected marriage to be all happy-ending, no hard work, the reality might come as a surprise! This often leads to separation
As the separation and divorce process can be quite long and involved, it is helpful to be very clear on why your marriage is ending, and also to have emotional support as you work through the after-effects of these common conflicts.
