Upcoming Complimentary Seminars and Support Groups WHAT’S HAPPENING AT ATLANTA DIVORCE LAW GROUP?
SUPPORT GROUP
At Atlanta Divorce Law Group, we strive to reduce the stress of family events as much as possible for our clients. That is why we offer a complimentary Divorce Support Group, and it’s also why we provide regular complimentary seminars aimed at providing the kind of education that will leave our clients feeling empowered. SEMINARS
WHAT: Happily Ever After Divorce Support Group WHERE: 3510 Old Milton Pkwy WHEN: April 15 Atlanta Divorce Law Group cares deeply about supporting the whole client in overcoming both the legal and emotional hurdles associated with divorce. We are excited to partner with licensed marriage and family therapist Kathleen Shack, M.S. to host this support group and help our clients meet others who can empathize with what they are going through. The goal of the group is to process the feelings of anger, sadness, and grief that often accompany a divorce. To RSVP for one of our seminars or to learn more about our Divorce Support Group, check out our website at AtlantaDivorceLawGroup.com.
WHAT: Divorce Process 101: What to Expect WHERE: 3510 Old Milton Pkwy WHEN: Thursday, April 16, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Thinking about divorce is overwhelming. When you get divorced, you leave behind life as you know it and step forward into an unknown future. While every divorce is unique, the basic process remains the same. Regardless of whether you have already decided to get divorced or are still weighing your options, this seminar is for you. In this seminar, an experienced legal expert will outline the hallmarks of every divorce and answer your questions.
WHAT: What You Need to Know About Adoption WHERE: 3510 Old Milton Pkwy WHEN: Tuesday, March 24 at 7:00 p.m. At our complimentary seminar “What You Need to Know About Adoption,” a legal expert will discuss what to expect from the adoption process, including financial considerations. We will also provide tips and tools for adjusting to a new normal post-adoption. We will provide light refreshments. Come learn about adoption and meet other people who are going through the same struggles, joys, and challenges as you!
Imaginary Friends Promote Real Life Skills THE POWER OF PRETEND
Studies show that up to 50% of young children have imaginary companions, ranging from entirely conjured entities to beloved stuffed animals. The popular social stigma around imaginary friends is that these children must be shy or lonely, but psychologists disagree. In fact, if your child develops an imaginary friend, most psychologists say it’s an activity you should promote instead of discourage. Psychologists claim that the invention of an entire friendly persona points to the fact that the child is both creative and highly social. Imaginary scenarios also give kids an opportunity to indulge in their wildest aspirations, like going to the moon or inventing a time machine. Their creativity gives them the ability to dream, explore, and experiment in useful ways. Imaginary friends can also be there to comfort your child when they’re feeling down or experiencing a tantrum, which is helpful when they are learning how to manage their emotions.
There are also many ways parents can take part in interactions with imaginary friends to strengthen their own relationship with their child. Imaginary friends can make interactive play more meaningful and can be useful in accomplishing daily routines, like cleaning up or getting ready for bed. They also provide a window into the way your child’s mind works by encouraging the vocalization of thoughts and feelings they may not otherwise share. Imaginary friends are often a proxy for the children who invent them, so the conversations your child has with or about their friend can provide a lot of insight into how your child views the world and themselves. Imaginary friends are so important to how some children learn and grow that they’ve been featured in pop culture for many years. Entertainment like “Calvin and Hobbes,” “Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends,” and even adult shows like
“Supernatural” — which featured an episode about a main character’s childhood imaginary friend returning to teach him valuable lessons as an adult — portray the inventors of imaginary friends as outgoing and creative. It just goes to show that letting the imagination run wild not only encourages healthy development but can also lead to lots of fun.
2
AtlantaDivorceLawGroup.com
Made with FlippingBook Annual report