Are you a Bay Area woman pre, mid or post divorce who is seeking a sense of community and belonging? You've come to the right meetup group! Susan Pease Gadoua, LCSW, is the founder and director of the Transition Institute of Marin. She has been holding divorce support groups and divorce information workshops for the past ten years throughout the SF Bay area. Author of two books, Contemplating Divorce, A Step-by-Step Guide to Deciding Whether to Stay or Go, and soon-to-be-released, Stronge …

We are a group of professionals from the San Ramon Valley who donate our time to give information to attendees to get through the divorce process.

I am going through a divorce after many years of marriage and relaized how tough it is especially in the bay area and how lonely it makes you feel as you navigate the process. So I want to create a safe place where other folks who have gone through this process or planning to do it can come together and share experiences, tips and offer friendship and support to each other. All are Welcome.

Singles Singles Singles is a group of singles that would like to create interesting, interactive, events for singles to interact with each other. Activities need to be clean, safe, drug free, engage the mind, body, and or spirit. Events should not be expensive.  We have a beautiful place / space to have events  and hosts that will spoil you. Call Margaret anytime, she will help you set up an singles event, answer questions about events, tell you about the singles, and advise you on the meet ups …

Divorce Options explains the legal, financial, family and personal issues of divorce in a logical, yet compassionate way. With the guidance of a team of legal, financial and mental health professionals, workshop participants gain a greater understanding of the confusing and overwhelming divorce process options. Divorce Options provides explanations of the differences between self representation, mediation, collaborative divorce and litigated divorce. Issues of timing, legal fees, child custody, …

I know many people in the San Francisco area are struggling with divorce in all its difficult phases and have personally found it hard to find the support needed without paying lots of money to a lawyer, coach or therapist who is whose business it is to "supporting us". As a result, I have decided to start a free group for real people who to help each other by meeting and discussing their challenges in a convenient, safe and neutral space with good and free street parking. Whether you have decid …

Going through a divorce or breakup can be devastating, and I understand that, but the important thing now is being able to move on emotionally, mentally, and physically. That is why this group was created. I want to help everyone who is still hurting from a divorce or breakup to get over it and move on from the betrayal or disappointment. You CAN do it and we can do it together. You just need some help and the right know-how that will work. We are going to have free lectures about life improveme …

This group has been a god-sent during the hardest breakup of my life and for that I am forever grateful.  However, I am at a better place now and would like to find someone to take over this site; a site that is still needed by many.   If anyone is interested please send me an email and we can talk.  I am no longer hosting any more meetups but the discussion boards are still active and quite interesting and helpful for new members. _______________________________________________________________ …

It seems as though I continue to meet women who live in the El Dorado Hills/ Folsom communities that are divorced or in the middle of a divorce. So many issues, emotions, changes come with this incredibly difficult life time in our lives. I am reaching out to other moms that may want to get together and talk/ share/listen in a nonjudgmental, casual, and hopefully fun! way. Open to ideas about how to structure the group, how it will run. I just know having support of other women walking in my sho …

I am starting this group for those who are or have experienced a divorce or end to a significant relationship. When I experienced my divorce I could find assistance and information on finances, parenting or dating, but I could find little about dealing with my emotions. This group is about learning the messages our emotions bring. By listening and following our emotions we can truly heal and become the person we knew we could be. In this group there will be no judgments, just loving support and …

I started this group to provide a safe place to explore the challenges of relationship, separation and divorce. Navigating the waters of relationship, separation and/or divorce can be challenging. Most of us struggle in our primary relationships and marriages. Often, our lover, partner, or spouse does not always show up to be our best friend, but instead disappoints us frequently. Rather than feeling grateful for precious opportunities to grow and transform, we typically end up in the middle o …

The techniques I will show you during these meet ups are simple to learn. They helped me personally through my own divorce and self-discovery, where expensive talk therapy didn’t lead anywhere. This group is not going to satisfy those who wish to remain in their victimhood. This group is for people who are intending to face their own shadows, discover unconditional love of self and others, and allow transformation and wholeness to set in, as they rise up from the ashes of a divorce or break up.

Your divorce or breakup can be devastating, and I understand that, but the important thing now is to move on EMOTIONALLY. That's why I created this group. I want to help everyone who is still hurting from a divorce or breakup to get over and move on from the betrayal or disappointment. You CAN do it. You just need some help and tools. And to provide for that help and tools, we are going to have free meetups every two weeks. We are going to have free lectures about life improvement, we are going …

Have you recently gone through a breakup or divorce that has left you feeling Stuck In Your Break Up Muck? Can’t stop thinking about the “What If’s”? This group will help you find new hope and confidence, and re-ignite your spark to move on and design your dream life.

Schedule and Group Information: Enrollment is ongoing, but limited to Seven (7) Participants. We meet on Thursdays, from 7:30 – 9:00 PM. An 8-week commitment is required. The cost is $50/person/session to be paid in-full, prior to the first meeting unless arrangements are made in advance. Receipts are gladly given for insurance and/or HSA or FSA reimbursements. Location: 155A Kentucky Street, Suite No. 6, Petaluma, CA 94952 To schedule your no cost pre group interview please email ProgramAssista …

DIVORCE AS A CATALYST Divorce has been described as a legal process with an emotional component, but anyone going through it knows it's an emotional process with a legal component. Divorce, separation, and breakups have been described as one of the most stressful life experiences, however, it is also one of the most fertile times for personal growth. We will have a variety of activities including gatherings, teleseminars, workshops, and resource sessions to help you navigate all aspects of this …

You need some emotional support. You need to know your life is not over. You need to know you are not worthless. You need someone to understand. You need to know that you can get through this divorce and survive. This is the place for you. This group is about sisters getting together and talking, enjoying events and being there for each other **Please keep in mind this meetup Group is for South/East Bay Area-Therefore majority of the Meetups will be in those areas!"

Are you ready to find a new normal? There are critical times in life when everything you knew up until one defining moment changes everything. We can plan for our futures, but are we ever really prepared for devastating life path 'detours?'  They make you question who you are now, what did your choices mean, what are you going to do with your future, and how are you going to do it? A new door starts to open, requiring a creation of a new normal. Loss forces us to begin life anew which can be ov …

My brother from a different mother . . . Going through separation or divorce can be one of the most stressful times in your life and YOU ARE NOT ALONE! In fact, YOU HAVE SUPPORT and OUR group is designed to help you get out of the house, socialize, make friends, hang out with the guys, check-in with each other, vent your issues, plan activities, relax, laugh, and have a good time so you can be happy and move your life forward in a positive direction! NOTES: 1) OUR group does not provide counsel …

For 27 years we have run 8-week sessions four times annually for those experiencing loss from divorce, separation, or death of spouse. This non-religious workshop meets every Wed. 7:30-9:00 PM at 285 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. We start with 45 minute of topic presentation and then 45 minutes of small group for discussion and support. We are non-judgmental, so this is a safe place to talk about what is happening and our emotional responses. We listen to one another and share our own experiences, w …

Herald Family Rebuilding Center (HFRC) advocates for family values, and engages in preventive efforts to protect and foster family unity. HFRC assists couples experiencing relational crisis to restore their family relationships. We empower single parents and their families to rebuilt and have a faithful, hopeful and meaningful life. We focus on Asian families suffering from divorce or the loss of a spouse, or at the brink of divorce. We provide assistance for emotional healing, knowledge enhance …

Are you in an abusive or love-less relationship with a partner that you have lost your connection with. Is the stress affecting the health of our children and/or yourself? Are you or your spouse deeply in debt? Are you in an abusive and/or co-dependent relationship that needs to end? Are you to depressed to find out what you need to do before, during and after the divorce? If so, this group is for you. I am Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by the California State Bar of Legal Specializ …

Are you considering leaving your marriage or relationship? Confused about what you want? Feeling stuck in indecision? Caught in a cycle of trying to get out or stay out and blaming yourself for not being strong enough? Coming Full Circle is a therapy/support group for women exploring the separation or divorce process who want to cultivate inner resilience, develop fierce self love, and learn to access their own wisdom. When we lack these essential resources, getting out of relationship can paral …

We, APPLE FamilyWorks, are pleased to announce our new women's support group. Join other women in a supportive environment to help one another through the stages of divorce process — from contemplation, to separation, to divorce, to what’s next. We have more than 34 years helping the community!! 8 consecutive sessions - When: Wednesdays - Time: 6 pm to 8 pm - Where: 4 Joseph Ct. San Rafael - Fee: $25 per Session(8 weeks commitment required) - Topics: • Overcoming hurt and anger • Managing anxiet …

We often forget to nurture and maintain our own identity when involved in relationships, therefore leaving us completely lost when they come to an end. Are you looking to rebuild your life following a serious break up, separation, or divorce? This group is for women in their 30s and 40s, with or without children, that are interested in reclaiming their life and reclaiming their joy following such a painful life-changing event. We can meet for fun outings while making new friends that can offer s …

You are welcome here. We invite anyone and everyone dealing with the divorce or broken relationships - past, present, or possibly in the future. Starting on June 5, 2013, we will meet every Wednesday from 7pm to 9pm and feature an informational video or speaker presentation, starting with the "Boundaries" book/video series by Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend (learn more). Following the presentation, we will meet in small support groups. We emphasize a safe, confidential, respectful setting. Th …

Are you sick and tired of the problems we have raising our kids with our exes? Let's get together to collaborate on ending the attacks and having friendly co-parenting that empowers our families. This would be a great community to join if you are dreaming of... -Having peaceful interactions with your ex during pickups and drop offs of your children... -Being able to discuss your children without feeling angry and disappointed... -Having more support from your ex... Coffee and cookies will be ser …

This is a group for anyone interested in meeting others who are going through the same pain of divorce. It helps to hear others situations and get support from others who understand what you are going through.