S.C.A.R – The Emotional Stages of Separation and Divorce

When you’re going through divorce, you can expect to experience four distinct emotional stages: shock, crumbling, adjusting, and then relief (S.C.A.R.).

In the first infographic, you see the main feelings that accompany each stage. In the second infographic, you’ll see the types of things you may be thinking and feeling during each of these emotional stages of divorce.

In the final infographic, we offer several coping strategies for each stage.

If you’re going through a divorce, use these charts to better understand what you’re going through and help yourself heal.