The Role of the Mental Health Professionals in the Collaborative Process

Divorce is considered life-altering and, at times, a traumatic life event. And for this reason, it is vital to work with a mental health professional to guide you through the emotional rollercoaster.

When you decide to utilize the collaborative divorce model, a team of experts work together to help you and your partner navigate the issues and craft an amicable divorce agreement.

A mental health professional is important to the divorcing couple and their attorneys because they can assist the lawyers involved understand the reasons, emotional triggers and concerns that the couple has.

Here are a few ways mental health professionals help clients during their collaborative divorce:

• Help others on the team understand psychological and emotional barriers a couple may have
• Share with the lawyers how their reactions and behaviors may be making the divorce harder and suggest other ways to work with the clients to help reach an amicable agreement
• Help the couple work through their communication blockades or traumas they may be experiencing
• Work with the clients to process resentment and anger in a healthy manner

to help the team’s dynamics

• Help the team determine if either spouse has been victimized or bullied during the marital relationship

If feelings and emotions are not dealt with in a healthy manner, it can be difficult to heal and move forward. Negative emotions can cause damage to your family that could last a lifetime.

When you utilize the experts in the Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association, you can reduce your anxiety and stress because you will know that when your divorce is finalized, each person involved, including your children, will be ready to face the future with confidence.

Call us today if you would like to learn more about how our members at the Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association can help you and your family through your divorce.

Note: This information is general in nature and should not be construed as legal, financial or mental health advice. You should work with your attorney, financial, or mental health professional to determine what will work best for your situation.