Rosen Law Firm


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


March 29, 2007



MEDIA ALERT


Contact: Alison Kramer, 919-459-8157, akramer@rosen.com



Rosen Sponsors 2007 Transitioning through Divorce Seminar Series



WHAT: Rosen Law Firm is sponsoring the 2007 Transitioning through Divorce Seminar Series beginning this April and will offer one seminar each month for the remainder of 2007. Each quarter the seminar series will be taught by one of Rosen’s Life Transition Coaches with this quarter’s seminars being led by Donna Moore, LCSW. All classes are free and open to the public.



The Transitioning through Divorce Seminar Series is designed for people experiencing divorce to help them move beyond what is often a difficult and challenging life transition. Participants will be encouraged to think concretely about the best possible outcome and explore opportunities for personal growth. Seminar topics focus on emotions concerning grief and loss specific to divorce, tips for communicating with your ex, and how to assist your children through the transition.



WHERE:



The Summit Building


2nd floor, Castleton Group Meeting Room


4101 Lake Boone Trail


Raleigh, NC 27607



WHEN:



1. Stages of Relationship Loss


April 11- 6pm-7:30pm


2. Communicating with Your Ex


May 16- 6pm-7:30pm


3. Helping Your Children through the Transition: Parenting During Divorce


June 13- 6pm-7:30pm



CONTACT:



Alison Kramer


919-459-8157


akramer@rosen.com



GENERAL INFORMATION:



Description of Seminars-



SEMINAR # 1-Stages of Relationship Loss: Participants will gain strategies for getting through the stages of relationship loss, not just as a survivor, but as a stronger person. You will learn to use these stages for your own personal growth instead of feeling overwhelmed by them. This seminar will include both presentation and group discussion.



SEMINAR # 2-Tips for Communicating with Your Ex: You might wonder ‘why communicate with him/her at all’? Your mutual children are one good reason. Or, you may just want to ensure that settlement negotiations are amicable and you are able to remain friends. Whether your current relationship is full of conflict or good intentions, this is the seminar for you if you are wondering how to better communicate with your ex.



SEMINAR # 3-Helping Your Children through the Transition: Parenting During Divorce. Topics to be discussed include telling children about the decision to divorce, transitioning into two households, developing a positive shared-parenting relationship, and helping your child to cope.



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Rosen Law Firm


410 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500


Raleigh, NC 27607


Divorce is Different Here

When a relationship breaks down it is upsetting for both parties involved but try not to concentrate solely on the negative. It is sad but we have to move on, it is not actually the end of the world. This article will provide you with some good tips for getting through your divorce.



Tip 1 

There is light at the end of the tunnel you just need to get through this difficult period. You have a lot on your plate so make life easier by breaking down your daily tasks. Write things down and set yourself targets. By writing a checklist you will give yourself a sense of achievement once you have completed that goal. You will see that by being organized your mind won´t feel so tangled up and you can still cope with your daily routine.



Tip 2 

Focus on positives in your life, your family, close friends who can support you. Look after your appearance, take time in the morning to dress yourself nicely it will make all the difference to your day and how others respond to you. Take time out, what do you enjoy doing? Whether it´s a walk on the beach listening to the waves or going to see a good movie allow yourself these luxuries. Just because your recent relationship failed this doesn´t mean that you are a failure and therefore don´t deserve the good things in life.



By keeping positive when life throws difficult obstacles at us we will become stronger people. Be realistic about what you are actually dealing with it doesn’t have to be all bad. Hopefully you and your ex will become better people and may even get on in the near future.