Counseling for Separation and Divorce in Chicago
Thinking of separation or divorce counseling in Chicago? The decision to seek out counseling for divorce or for a separation is never easy. This is particularly true if you have been involved in a marriage with someone where the passion seems gone or if there have been issues regarding infidelity.
In truth, there are a host of reasons why couples feel it is time to get a divorce or at the very least, separate. If you feel like two distant ships on the sea, you probably can relate.
So how can divorce counseling help?
Divorce Counseling Chicago Benefits
If there is any good news about seeking out counseling for divorce it is simply this – therapy can help you and your significant other figure out if splitting up is the right move.
The other benefit of divorce counseling is that the therapeutic process can help you to identify your best options for the future.
Here are some other benefits to consider as well:
- Identification of factors contributing to divorce
- Processing how divorce will emotionally impact each party
- Determining what, if any, alternatives may exist outside of divorce
- Negotiating boundaries post-divorce
- Exploring how divorce will emotionally impact any children
- Identifying “next steps” as part of the divorce process
- Softening the emotional blow of a split
Divorce or Separation?
Many couples have reached a place where they feel living together is no longer a viable option. Making the jump from thinking about separation to divorce however, is not always easy. In these situations, Couples Counseling Center offers clients discernment counseling. This term simply means that both you and your spouse will explore the following question: “Is getting a divorce is a good idea?”
Discernment counseling allows both parties in the relationship to critically evaluate the issues at hand with an objective, third party present. Characteristically, this type of therapy is brief in nature and can be completed in just a few sessions.
The only exception to this, however, is when a couple believes their issues can be worked on. For obvious reasons, this makes time spent in couples therapy longer.
Divorce Counseling One on One
One of the primary reasons people seek out counseling for relationship issues is to determine the compatibility of the person they are currently involved with. In fact, this is true of people who are married and unmarried – but share a close bond all the same.
Divorce counseling can help to illuminate issues that may be masquerading in the background while also bringing sharper focus to problems that are difficult to describe.
By working with someone who is objective yet supportive, you can gain new insight into your unique situation. This knowledge can be used for decision making in the future.
Relationship Report Card
One of the things we encourage all of our clients to do at the Couples Counseling Center is to take our relationship report card and assessment. This particular tool can be used as part of your own discernment regarding what particular challenges you face in your marriage.
Many find this assessment instrument helpful when placing an initial call for relationship counseling because it provides something concrete to work from.
Summing Things Up
If you are currently thinking about divorce counseling or perhaps separation counseling, you are making a healthy move. The decision to work with an experienced relationship specialist means you care about what happens to yourself and your significant other in the future. New beginnings – regardless of what happens with your marriage is possible.
FYI: If you have Blue Cross PPO insurance, marriage counseling is likely covered in your plan (check your insurance to verify benefits).
And so there you have it – divorce counseling in a nutshell. If you are interested in divorce counseling services or have questions, please give us a call at 773-598-7797 or send us a confidential note using our secure contact form.