It’s estimated that at least half of all marriages end in divorce. And experts are still debating how this affects the children involved, throughout life. If you’re among the millions of Americans whose parents divorced, does that mean you’re more likely to:

• Encounter relationship troubles and frustration in adolescence and adulthood?

• Shun romantic commitment because of the trauma you experienced from your parents’ split?

• “Give up” on marriage too soon?

Audiences will thank you for inviting therapist and relationship expert Elisabeth Joy LaMotte, MSW, on-air to explore such questions. She’ll offer meaningful advice
and explain:

• Her 5-step guide for understanding how parental divorce can actually HELP one’s own relationships.

• You need NOT repeat your parents’ mistakes. You’re in a unique position to better understand and ultimately avoid the pitfalls of divorce.

• Hidden opportunities for funneling any fear of commitment into reflection,
growth and productive “waiting” for the right partner.

• Surprising facts, including “high-conflict marriage is harder on children than low-conflict divorce” and how students of divorced parents excel in school and standardized tests.

CREDENTIALS: Elisabeth Joy LaMotte has authored the new book OVERCOMING YOUR PARENTS’ DIVORCE: 5 Steps To A Happy Relationship, New Horizon Press 2008. Via her D.C.-based therapy practice, extensive writings and workshops, LaMotte (a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Work and the Penn Council for Relationships), helps clients learn the tips and strategies for having healthy, lasting adult relationships.

AVAILABILITY: D.C., nationwide by arrangement and via telephone
CONTACT: Justin Gross, (908) 604-6311 (NJ); pub@newhorizonpressbooks.com; www.newhorizonpressbooks.com