ABSTRACT
Family separation groups are common in elementary school settings and community counseling agencies. Studies show that in the months immediately following a parental separation, family restructuring can be taxing on children. Family conflict is usually heightened during the divorce/separation of parents, and both parents and children may experience increased stressors. Group counseling is a prevalent modality used in both school and outpatient counseling to work with children experiencing divorce/separation, and the "family sculpt" activity is an ideal intervention to help clients develop insights about their family roles. Additionally, the family sculpt aligns well with William Glasser's choice theory principles, which further substantiates the therapeutic intervention. Choice theory emphasizes the importance of individuals having intrinsic control over getting their needs met rather than depending on outside external events. Children in separated families often feel they don't have much control over their changing families.
