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.
Sue Cook, RSW, CCC, MEd Counselling, BAFN, CYC
Sue started working in this profession in the early 1980s and has had the opportunity and privilege of assisting thousands of people. She has experience in the public sector working in education, non-profit and government agencies. She has run her own private practice since 2000 and expanded in 2007, inviting others to join her business.
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