Coping Strategies and Tips for Healing From Divorce

1. The key to healing from divorce is having a strong support system in place. Create your support system by inviting quality people to join you in your inner circle. This support system should include both old and new friends.

2. Find other singles that share a common interest - even if you have to organize an event or special project yourself.

3. Remember that next year will be different, next year you will be different, and everything is temporary.

4. Use the transition of divorce as a time of assessment. Figure out what mistakes you made in the relationship and how you will avoid these mistakes in the future. A therapist of support group can help in this endeavor.

5. Call a truce with your Ex. Especially if you have children, let him/her know that you want to find solutions that work for both of you. Its hard to argue with someone who says "I want to find solutions that work for you and for me."

6. Clean out your clutter and get rid of unnecessary reminders of your Ex. Getting rid of the big house and the extra TV is one way to make room for the new person.

7. Give yourself time. Don't rush into the next relationship because you are lonely or feel rejected. The longer you wait the better your chances of success. Its OK to look (be a shopper) but don't buy too fast.