Contemplative Phase of Divorce | Amity Mediation Workshop, LLC

Beware the Calm Before the Stormy 7 Stages of Divorce

by Jamie C. Williamson, PhD Divorcing couples do move through predictable and understandable stages of divorce, each associated with different practical concerns, emotions, and typical behavior patterns. But, divorce initiation often begins with a seemingly calm, barely detectable phase. You have to pay close attention or it will catch you by surprise. Most explanations

In “Work it Out”, Dr. Jamie C. Williamson draws on theory, research and 25+ years of professional university leadership and teaching, consulting, counseling, and mediation experience to provide insights and practical guidance to women and men who want to work out their issues, “de-stress” their marriage, and restore the amity and joy they once had.

Of course, some relationships fail, no matter how hard we try to repair them. This blog also will help divorcing couples “work it out” so they can remain friendly with their former spouse and resolve their divorce settlement issues in a way that serves the on-going needs of all involved, especially the children.