Divorce Doesn't Have to Be That Way reviews and comments

"...Divorce Doesn't Have to Be That Way is an excellent guidebook for both new and experienced practitioners. The book is particularly strong in giving detailed guidelines for counselors in specific situations....highly recommended for anyone working with individuals, couples or families where separation or divorce has taken place or is being considered."

— New England Psychologist
nePsy.com

Book Review - January 2008

"...offers marriage counselors and family therapists a complete guide to divorce counseling with an emphasis on providing healthy support to clients that is family centered and non-adversarial. Step-by-step therapeutic intervention procedures are outlined and explained, covering all of the key elements of the divorce process from initial decision to relevant legal issues. Highly recommended as informed and informative reading,.. covers working with 'problem' personalities, domestic abuse, child custody, alternatives to litigation, and more."

— The Midwest Book Review

Wisconsin Bookwatch

March 2007

..."Divorce Doesn't Have to Be That Way" is an excellent guidebook for both new and experienced practitioners.

The book is particularly strong in giving detailed guidelines for counselors in specific situations.

"Divorce Doesn't Have to Be That Way" is highly recommended for anyone working with individuals, couples or families where separation or divorce has taken place or is being considered.

"This is an excellent, must-read manual for all professionals involved in the divorce process — an invaluable roadmap through the emotional minefield of divorce. Dr. Appell generously shares in this book a wealth of experience, insight, and wisdom that will help counselors, clergy, mediators, therapists, and others to provide divorcing clients with 'healthy empowerment' and perspective."

— David A. Hoffman, Esq.
    Boston Law Collaborative, LLC
Past-Chair, American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution
Co-author of Bringing Peace Into the Room

"Dr. Appell has written a very informative, impressive, thought-provoking book for therapists and other professionals as they engage in the challenging task of assisting divorcing individuals, their children, and families navigate the divorce process. Dr. Appell's understanding of all aspects of this process and her empathy for the different parties involved are very evident in the realistic, practical, sensitive advice she offers. This book will serve as an invaluable resource for professionals working with individuals in both the pre and post phases of divorce."

— Dr. Robert Brooks
Faculty, Harvard Medical School
Co-author, The Power of Resilience: Achieving Balance, Confidence, and
Personal Strength in Your Life and Raising Resilient Children

"Dr. Appell has created an engaging overview of the divorce process which is both thorough and detailed for the experienced practitioner and yet also wonderfully accessible to the professional new to the divorce practice."

— Christine A. Coates, J.D.
Mediator and Attorney
Co-author of Learning from Divorce: How to
Take Responsibility, Stop the Blame, Move On