Divorce Support Group
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    Helping individuals move through divorce for over 3 years!

    This is an open divorce support group, which means you can begin at any
    time.  No one needs to go through divorce alone.  This group is a small,
    intimate community of people who are going through divorce.  You will find
    a safe and supportive place during this difficult time.

    No need to wait.   This ongoing divorce group is currently meeting every
    Wednesday from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

    There is an initial 4-week commitment upon joining the group.  This
    commitment helps to maintain an environment that is both safe and
    stable.  After your 4 weeks, you may chose to attend on an ongoing basis.
    This group has no outside interests or speakers; it is dedicated to your
    emotional process.

    A few common issues that often come up in the divorce process:

  • Divorce can be disorienting and leave you feeling as though you have
    lost the map that guided you through life; how do we regroup?
  • Many of us experience emotions we weren't prepared for or never
    thought we would have; how do we manage these feelings?
  • How do we understand and accept the loss of family and close
    friends?
  • How do we find the motivation to start new relationships with others?
  • Can we access and address the often bitter feelings associated with
    financial settlements?
  • Do the financial changes alter the way we feel about ourselves?
  • How do we adjust to co-parenting agreements?
  • How can we accept and embrace relationship changes with our
    children?

    What is a divorce support group?

  • Experienced group facilitation guiding you through a process of
    change.
  • I provide the setting for talking and listening, for support and
    feedback, and most importantly, for you to make progress in
    understanding and ultimately recovering from your divorce.
  • You need bring nothing more than your experience; that is enough to
    start.

    The group experience tends to promote:

  • Thoughtful expression of strong emotions associated with the end of
    a relationship
  • Greater clarification of factors that contributed to the divorce
  • Self-discovery and acceptance
  • Renewed trust in others
  • Improved relationships
  • Insight gained from the experiences of others

    Confront the urge to isolate, and reach out instead.
"Whoever you are, no matter how
lonely, the world offers itself to your
imagination, calls to you like the wild
geese, harsh and exciting- over and
over announcing your place in the
family of things."

Mary Oliver
Professional Offices
126 Church Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
415-425-2521
Counseling in San Francisco
Psychotherapy for Individuals & Couples