Resources

Divorce GPS is a trusted guide through one of life’s most challenging transitions. Drawing on the wisdom of eight compassionate experts, this book offers gentle support, practical tools, and heartfelt encouragement to help you navigate the pain of separation, find clarity amidst uncertainty, and begin rebuilding your life with hope and strength.

As co-authors, Helen Yack and Gabbi Silverberg bring a unique blend of personal experience and professional expertise to the book. Together, they contribute a powerful chapter that explores separation and divorce through the eyes of children, blending clinical insight with personal stories to illuminate what kids need most during this time. Their section focuses on emotional safety, the impact of conflict, developmental needs, and practical strategies parents can use to support their children with empathy and stability.

Whether you’re just beginning the journey or deep into the process, Divorce GPS provides grounded, compassionate direction when you need it most.

Elizabeth is joined by Gabbi Silverberg and Helen Yack of Rise Up Counselling to explore the tough choices parents face during divorce—and how to honour both your children’s well-being and your own healing

In this week’s episode of Divorcing Well, I chat with Helen Yack and Gabbi Silverberg of Rise Up Counselling about the many benefits of working with a therapist while you go through separation and divorce. Helen and Gabbi discuss how therapy and counselling can help you and your children manage the stress and anxiety of divorce. We also chat about how it can save you money in legal fees to work with a therapist too. Divorce is one of life’s most stressful events so hiring the right professionals to help you be at your best when you make some very important, life altering decisions is invaluable. This episode provides so much helpful information. You won’t want to miss it.

In this episode, our dynamic social work duo delves into crucial themes surrounding divorce dynamics. Explore the intricacies of introducing new partners to children, navigating the complexities of blending families, and rebuilding trust with your ex-spouse. Dive into discussions about managing egos during this emotional process and gain insights into divorce’s profound impact on children. Discover how every action, word, and decision shapes the lessons kids absorb, offering a compelling exploration into the profound ripple effects of divorce on family dynamics. It’s a conversation filled with practical advice, empathy, and a deep understanding of the intricate dance involved in the art of conscious uncoupling.

Guess who’s back! This week Alex and Amanda chat with their colleagues, Helen Yack and Gabbi Silverberg from RiseUp Counselling! All four women speak candidly about their personal experiences with Divorce and the impacts on the next gen – spoiler, your kids will be fine! Helen and Gabbi take us inside the minds of children whose parents are going through divorce; how they make sense of their situations, and some dos and don’ts for parents during this time.

This week A&A discuss the do’s and don’t’s around telling the kids you’re getting a divorce with the brilliant Helen Yack and Gabbi Silverberg of  Rise Up Counselling.

With practical tips like where to tell them, when to tell them and how much to tell them, you don’t want to miss it.