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Supporting Children Who Have Been Affected by Divorce

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1.  It is important to learn how to work with children experiencing divorce because: There is an increase in risk of behavior problems, risky sexual behaviors, and poverty when children experience divorce. Divorce does not affect children. There are things we can do to offer protective factors to increase the negative effects of divorce. None of the above

2.  What does the research show about the adverse effects of divorce on children? Divorce only affects ages 3-6. Pre-divorce and post-divorce behaviors by the parents are more likely the cause of longer-term negative effects on a child. Divorce only has negative long-term effects on the parents. None of the above

3.  Which of the following is NOT a common reaction of divorce in ages 3-6? Fear Confusion Relief Regression

4.  What are the reasons some believe ages 6-12 is the toughest age to experience divorce? They have memories of the “good times” of the family together Their lives are based in the home for much of this time period This age is a tough age to begin with Both A and B

5.  Teens ages 13-18 might have fewer adverse effects of divorce because: They can better understand the nuances of divorce and romantic relationships Less of their life is spent outside of the home and developmentally will spend more time with their peers They have memories of the “good times” of the family together This age is a tough age to begin with

6.  What are common ways to assess the experience of divorce of children? House Tree Person Pediatric Aces and Related Life Events Screener (PEARLS) Parent Intake Assessments All of the above

7.  Some common themes of play for children ages 3-6 are: Power and Control Hide and Seek Nurturing and Attachment Based Play All of the above

8.  When working with teens ages 13-18 it can be important to: Use Play Therapy Increase their autonomy by clarifying values Tell their parents everything that happens in session None of the above

9.  In order to protect yourself to protect your child clients, it is important that you: Know and follow your states laws and ethics about getting parental consent Do not set up a system of communication with parents to eliminate triangulation Document as if a judge will not read your notes All of the above

10.  If you get a subpoena to testify in family court it is important to: Give recommendations on parenting time Not contact your insurance and attorney (if you have one) Show up unless you have your attorney quash the subpoena All of the above