When Divorce Hurts Kids: What to Do and How to Navigate It, with Dr. Tina Paone

About this episode

Ross Rosenberg discusses the psychological impact of divorce on children with Dr. Tina Paone.

In this conversation, Ross Rosenberg speaks with Dr. Tina Paone, a licensed counselor and play therapist, about the psychological impact of divorce on children. They explore how kids process separation without the language to express it, why behavior often reflects hidden distress, and how play therapy helps children navigate confusion, fear, and loss. The discussion also touches on attachment disruptions, trauma responses, and key developmental challenges during family breakdown. They also e...

People in this episode

Host: Ross Rosenberg

Guest: Dr. Tina Paone

Topics covered

• divorce
• children
• psychological impact
• play therapy
• attachment
• trauma

Keywords

• divorce
• children
• psychological impact
• play therapy
• attachment disruptions
• trauma responses

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