Should You Stay or Should You Go? A Conversation About Discernment Counseling with Kelley Hopkins-Alvarez

By Andrea Vacca

A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, Episode 37

Discover the role of Discernment Counseling in divorce with the latest episode of A Better Divorce Podcast featuring Kelley Hopkins-Alverez, LPC.

Kelley is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in providing non-adversarial divorce support to divorcing partners, including Discernment Counseling, which helps couples decide whether to work on their marriage or proceed with divorce.

 

Tune in to this episode as we talk about:

  • How mutual acceptance of the end of a marriage increases the chances of having a better divorce with less conflict and animosity.
  • How Discernment Counseling helps couples evaluate their options when one spouse is uncertain about the future of the marriage.
  • The process of Discernment Counseling, including understanding the dynamics of the relationship, exploring individual roles, and making a conscious decision about the future of the marriage.
  • Healing separation, introduced by Dr. Bruce Fisher, an intentional and mindful approach that slows down the decision-making process and allows couples to navigate their emotions and find clarity before determining how to move forward.

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