About this episode

Dr. Shefali and Erica Komisar discuss how to protect children during divorce and the importance of the parent-child relationship.

On today’s episode, Dr. Shefali sits down with clinical social worker and author Erica Komisar to talk about one of the most difficult experiences a family can face: divorce. Drawing from decades of experience working with children and families, Erica explains how attachment, anxiety, depression, and early childhood experiences can shape a child’s emotional well being. She also shares why the parent child relationship becomes even more important during a divorce. Inspired by the many families she has helped, Erica wrote The Parent’s Guide to Divorce to give parents the tools to navigate separation in a healthier way while protecting their children’s mental health. Whether you are going through a divorce or supporting someone who is, this episode offers thoughtful advice on helping children feel safe, secure, and supported during a difficult time. If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, please go to www.drshefali.com/podcast . You can also email us at team@maiawisdom.com If you’ve ever dreamed of guiding others the way Dr. Shefali does—helping parents heal, awaken, and transform—she can teach you how. Through her Conscious…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Shefali

Guest: Erica Komisar

Topics covered

• divorce
• child emotional well-being
• parent-child relationship
• mental health
• support during divorce

Keywords

• divorce
• children
• parenting
• mental health
• support
• attachment
• anxiety

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Parent’s Guide to Divorce

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