Surviving the Emotional Rollercoaster of Separation’
At a time when one in four Irish marriages ends in divorce or separation, a new book provides a positive and empathetic guide to help people through the emotional and practical difficulties of separation.
‘Through my professional experience I know only too well how lost and alone people can feel in this situation. This book provides people with the professional insight and practical advice they need to map a path out of the confusion and loss that relationship breakdown inevitably brings. The book’s central message is that you have two choices about how you handle separation – you can allow it to control you or you can use it to take control of your life”’
Lisa O’Hara, author and a relationships expert and counsellor with Relationships Ireland.
According to O’Hara,
‘Behind the statistics on relationship breakdown lies a serious human tragedy that most couples and families are ill-equipped to handle. Couples experiencing marital separation or divorce describe it as one of the most stressful experiences of their lives. Ironically it is at this time of emotional turmoil that a couple have to make some of the most serious decisions of their lives for themselves, their children and their extended family. Not only are they faced with the daunting practical and legal aspects of finalising the end of a relationship, but that becomes further complicated by the painful and powerful emotions which accompany that loss.’
O’Hara’s book offers practical ideas and useful tips to guide people through the unique, yet normal, grieving process that accompanies relationship breakdown. Recognising that men and women can differ in how they experience and approach the challenge of separation she offers specific advice for both. The book also focuses on children in separation and Lisa highlights the importance of continuing the common experiences of co-parenting and provides valuable insights that ensure children’s welfare remains the main priority. Particularly timely is Lisa’s advice on how to cope as a separated couple when you must continue to live in the same home. Lisa also looks at how family and friends can support loved ones undergoing separation and how best they can help.
‘When a Relationship Ends – Surviving the Emotional Rollercoaster of Separation’ by Lisa O’Hara is available at all good book shops.
To order online click here
For more information contact:
Relationships Ireland, 38 Upper Fitzwilliam St Dublin 2. 01 678 5256
Author: Lisa O’Hara lisa.ohara@relationshipsireland.com
PR/Media Contacts: Eileen McGoldrick – Eileen.McGoldrick@relationshipsireland.com
Barbara Lavery – Barbara.Lavery@relationshipsireland.com
Relationships Ireland is one of Ireland’s longest established centres for relationship counselling and separation support. ‘When a Relationship Ends – Surviving the Emotional Rollercoaster of Separation’ reflects many of the experiences and situations its counsellors encounter on a daily basis.
About the author
Lisa O’Hara is a relationship counsellor with Relationships Ireland (www.relationshipsireland.com). She has also worked with adolescents who are finding it hard to cope with their parents’ separation. She regularly facilitates groups and workshops on life after separation, and is a frequent media contributor on relationship issues.
