Communication can breakdown when parents are going through a legal separation, but that is a time when communication can be needed most. Divorce Psychologist Miguel Alvarez gives Family Justice Advocates In Action some tips for keeping the communication lines open.

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Going through the divorce process can be very difficult for both the parents and the children in the family. Coping with the stress and the emotional challenges can lead to the children struggling in their day-to-day lives. Divorce Psychologist Dr. Miguel Alvarez explains to Family Justice Advocates In Action what the signs are if the children involved are starting to struggle.

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Psychological services are offered through Love & Alvarez Psychology. Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice and are not intended as legal advice. All information is believed to be from reliable sources; however, we make no representation as to its completeness or accuracy. Intended for educational purposes only and not intended as individualized advice or a guarantee that you will achieve a desired result.
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Emotions can run high during a divorce, but those unchecked emotions can impact children for the longterm in a variety of ways. Family Justice Advocates In Action advocates for a civil divorce. The nonprofit asked our divorce psychologist Miguel Alvarez what is the impact on children if their parents choose not to be be civil during a divorce. Dr. Alvarez explains that bad behavior by the parents can result in their children modeling their behavior when the children deal with conflict in their own lives. Developmental psychologist have demonstrated through numerous studies that children learn by imitating their parents. Children imitate both positive and negative behavior by their parents. Dr. Alvarez says negative examples can be detrimental to the child's development as well as lead to bad behavior.

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Psychological services are offered through Love & Alvarez Psychology. Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice and are not intended as legal advice. All information is believed to be from reliable sources; however, we make no representation as to its completeness or accuracy. Intended for educational purposes only and not intended as individualized advice or a guarantee that you will achieve a desired result.
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QME NO: 944988

One of the most challenging first steps for parents to take after deciding that their marriage has ended is deciding how to tell their children about the split. For Family Justice Advocates in Action Divorce Psychologist, Miguel Alvarez discusses why it is important for parents to talk to each other before they have that important discussion with their children.

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Psychological services are offered through Love & Alvarez Psychology. Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice and are not intended as legal advice. All information is believed to be from reliable sources; however, we make no representation as to its completeness or accuracy. Intended for educational purposes only and not intended as individualized advice or a guarantee that you will achieve a desired result.
LIC. NO: PSY 15506
QME NO: 944988