When Catholic parents separate or divorce, there is a wave of grief, worry, and fear. How will this affect my children? How will it affect their future relationships? How can I help them grieve when I’m stuck in grief myself?
The Divorced Catholic’s Guide to Parenting is the essential guidebook for any Catholic parent who is divorced or separated, either in the early or late stages. Lynn Cassella-Kapusinski, Catholic author, speaker, clinical psychologist and a child of divorce herself, takes you step-by-step through all the challenges you face. You’ll also benefit from her own story, where she explains what your children may be feeling but aren’t able to share with you.
In this groundbreaking work you will:
- Uncover the emotional impacts and challenges that divorce or separation may have on your child and find concrete ways to address them using Church teachings.
- Understand common problems children face as a result of co-parenting difficulties or a parent’s personal issues and how to avoid or communicate constructively about them.
- Learn how to help children bring God and forgiveness into the solution.
- Explore circumstances that result in the later stages of divorce if a parent is absent, dates, or remarries.
- See how to use the divorce as a Catholic teaching tool and find guidance on enlisting outside resources for additional support.
Lynn’s thoughtful advice reveals how faith and Catholic teachings are the key to the solution, bringing peace and joy out of a difficult situation.
About the Author
From her appearances on EWTN, Relevant Radio, and conferences around the country, Lynn Cassella-Kapusinski is recognized as a leading figure regarding Catholic pastoral care of children from divorced or separated families. Her work has been recognized by His Holiness Benedict XVI, Pope Emeritus, the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and the Family, the Knights of Columbus, and various Arch/dioceses. As a licensed professional counselor and Catholic “child of divorce” who “beat the odds” and has been happily married for over a decade, Lynn combines professional and personal expertise into her passion for helping children grow stronger from parental divorce or separation.
