Janis Altman
Psychotherapist



Ms. Altman has been a practicing psychotherapist for 35 years. Based in New York City, she is the co-founder and Executive Director of the Institute for Growth and Development.
Emotional Strategies for Handling Divorce (Part 1)

Divorce is a time of great upheaval and stress, and we often find ourselves completely overwhelmed by the experience. Unless you pull yourself together, however, getting on with your life after the divorce will be that much more difficult. Psychotherapist and life coach Janis Altman discusses the emotional impact of divorce and the major life shifts that divorce brings. Watch this video to glean insight into the complex feelings that may be disrupting your life right now and to develop a strategy for attaining emotional victory over your divorce.


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Why is divorce so overwhelming? Watch
How do you begin to get your life back on track? Watch
What is a safety net" and why is it important? " Watch
Can delaying the divorce and establishing seperate lives first help make the actual divorce easier? Watch
What is the impact of a long seperation prior to the divorce? Watch
But what if you really have practical concerns - such as insurance or financial issues - that stand in the way of divorcing? Watch

The Top 5 Issues you must face when divorcing (Part 2)

You may or may not be looking forward to life after your divorce, but ready or not, it's time to pick up and move on. Try to remember that your life can be as amazing in a few months, or a year, as it is tumultuous right now. But you have to reassess your life in five key areas, and psychotherapist and life coach Janis Altman breaks it down. Watch this video for an in-depth look at the five issues you must deal with to get your life back on track after a divorce.


Video Segments:


What are the top five issues that you need to face when you are contemplating or going through a divorce? Watch
The Social Issues Watch
The Physical Issues Watch
The Emotional/Psychological Issues Watch
The Family Issues Watch
The Financial Issues Watch
What is your parting advice to someone facing Watch