Family Law Conflict Flashcards
1
Q
What was the divorce rate in 2016?
A
40%
2
Q
Why is there a decline in divorce?
A
Marrying older
Perhaps staying for the sake of children (as we now know the consequence of divorce)
3
Q
Is divorce a clinical problem?
A
Yes, no.2 on the stressful life events scale (death of spouse is number 1)
4
Q
How many divorces will be decided through legal action?
A
5%
5
Q
How long does it take for legal action to resolve?
A
2-5 years
6
Q
How to help someone going through a divoerce
A
- Detemine the motivating factors (why are you going to court) give them a writing exercise, evaluate emotions
- Stress management: meditation, for 20 minutes, helps to control rumination, STOP thought control, stay in the moment, common cognitive errors like catastrophising
- Emotional regulation
- Rumination control
7
Q
What is a cognitive strategy to control fear?
A
Tel yourself ‘I wil survive’
8
Q
Behavioural strategies for stress management
A
Use a diary, Lawyer ree days Worry half hours Demystify the courts (education) Keep away from triggers Reward good behviour
