Families in Separate Homes (FISH) Support Group

Our Families in Separate Homes (FISH) Support Group is for elementary and middle school children whose parents are separated/divorced or who live apart. This group focuses on: expressing and processing emotions; learning appropriate methods of frustration management; gaining support from peers in a positive, safe environment; and developing coping skills.

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This support group uses expressive therapy, art and play to help children:

• Gain skills for coping with changes

• Identify and express thoughts & feelings appropriately

• Normalize and identify feelings associated with the divorce or family change

• Share experiences with others

• Implement adaptive coping strategies for transitions

• Learn and implement safe, appropriate ways to express anger

• Have a safe place to process emotions