Psychologists Release App for Separation and Divorce Emotional Support
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 29, 2015 -- Two Los Angeles psychologists, Dr. Gitu Bhatia and Dr. Linda Bortell, have released DivorceWorks, an app which provides psychological advice and resources for people who are getting divorced or separated. Using the methods of mindful awareness, it guides the user to understand and keep track of emotions and to take reasonable steps to care for themselves and their children.
DivorceWorks was recently presented at the annual conference for the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC), as a tool which mental health and legal professionals can recommend to clients. The presentation, conducted by the app creators, described the app as an aid to help people mindfully transition during the difficult process of divorce, with a focus on emotional awareness. The idea and its product in DivorceWorks received a positive response from the professionals involved in divorce cases – family law attorneys, judges and therapists. Attorneys present remarked that managing emotions properly by using the app can prevent extra legal costs incurred during the divorce process.
Dr. Bhatia also points out, "Many people experiencing divorce and separation, especially people from diverse backgrounds, do not initially feel comfortable involving a mental health professional or the legal system, and need some private way of navigating their emotions through the process prior to taking those steps."
Contained in the app are the main sections of: Journaling, Emotional Tracking, Keep on Track, and Knowledge. Within these areas are a secured writing area, checklists, weekly reminders, an emotional rating system, self-help quizzes, cooling and comforting tips, and a reading list. The Knowledge section contains a library of advice and wisdom derived from thirty years of cumulative professional experience as psychologists.
Both Dr. Bhatia and Dr. Bortell are practicing clinical psychologists who also serve on professional boards and associations for legal and mental health professionals. Dr. Bhatia is current president of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association, and an adjunct professor at the Graduate School of Psychology at Pepperdine University Malibu. Dr. Bortell is a past president of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association, and a faculty member at Rose City Center, Pasadena.
The DivorceWorks App can be downloaded on the Apple App Store.
More information is available on the website: http://divorceworksmedia.com
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Dr. Gitu Bhatia, DivorceWorks App, http://divorceworksmedia.com, +1 (310) 651-8064, [email protected]
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