A necessary place to heal and to grow

MARRIAGE COUNSELING, DIVORCE COUNSELING AND
CO-PARENTING EDUCATION IN GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA

“How do I know I need help?”
Signs of distress are not always obvious. Some distress signals to look out for are:

■ Persistent feelings of dissatisfaction
■ Problems with child’s behaviors, school adjustment
■ Sexual concerns
■ Unexplained fatigue or difficulty sleeping
■ Difficulties in talking with your fiancé, spouse, children, parents, other family members, friends or coworkers
■ Feelings of loneliness, moodiness, depression, sadness, anxiety, or stress
■ Family stress
■ Problems with alcohol and drugs
■ Frequent financial difficulties
■ Difficulty in setting or reaching goals
■ Drastic weight fluctuations
■ Work difficulties, frequent job changes, problems with coworkers
■ Difficulties with anger, hostility or violence

“What if we’re not “sick” or “crazy” but have ordinary problems like everybody else…problems we do not think are serious enough to need therapy?”

The idea that only those with a mental illness can benefit from marriage and family therapy or psychotherapy is a myth. All of our transitions are a series of normal and expected developmental life stages, each posing challenges. Change, stress and problems can be expected in any relationship and therapy can help to prevent small problems from becoming serious.

Workshops

Co-parenting from Different Households

A 3-hour workshop designed to help parents meet their children’s needs and reduce conflict resulting from divorce and separation.

Workshop is regularly scheduled on the second Thursday of each month.

Topics:

■ Impact of divorce on children of various ages
■ How to lessen the negative impact of divorce or separation
■ Co-parenting plans and mediation
■ Conflict resolution or reduction-building communication and negotiation skills
■ Adjusting to changes n the family
■ Taking care of yourself, for the children

Conducted by Anne Buettner, M.A.

Registration

Call Central Mediation Center:
1-308-237-4692
1-800-203-3452