You don’t have to go through it alone. Most people will tell you that separation and divorce are the most painful and stressful experiences they’ve ever faced. It’s a confusing time when you feel isolated and have lots of questions about issues you’ve never faced before. DivorceCare groups meet weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. Each DivorceCare session has two distinct elements: A Seminar with Experts - During the first 30–40 minutes of the meeting, t …

Separation and divorce is difficult....and finding support throughout the process makes it easier. Not easy...but easier. We are here for support, education, and sharing of resources. River Chat meetups are generally held in a coffee shop, a place where we can meet and talk over what is on your mind that day, at that time.

For DC/MD/VA men and women contemplating separation/divorce, enduring a pending divorce, or recovering from a finalized divorce. You are not alone!  Join us for: our award-winning, Transformative legal and financial advice, nationally-renowned, professional divorce guest experts, empowering tools and resources that guide you emotionally, physically, mentally, spiritually, and inter-personally, to become a better version of yourself through your divorce. Come share your personal experiences an …

Separation/Divorce Women's CYBER Support Group This group has been redesigned and is now a CYBER support group. This gives you the freedom to participate from the privacy and comfort of your home. It will keep the costs down for those who can now avoid childcare. The cost will be $20/week. Navigating the emotional journey of separation & divorce can be difficult. This 8 week group will provide members with emotional support from peers & a life/divorce coach as each member navigates her own journ …

This is a group for individuals currently in the divorce process or struggling with the fallout of the event. Led by a divorce coach, the group will discuss pertinent issues and new perspectives to encourage a healthy evolution of families.

This group is to provide help to those: - Currently Separated - Contemplating Divorce - Newly Divorced One of the most frustrating parts of divorce is the complicated process and the inability to get clear direction or easy answers to your many questions. To be clear this is not a traditional “support group.” This group is about Education and Information to provide direction on What to Expect from Your Divorce and How to Get Through it With as Little Pain as Possible. I have been through a divo …

We hope this introduction finds you well or at least on the road to well. If the later, or if you’re still looking for that road, or especially if you’re thinking, “What stinking road?” know that you are not alone. Through this group and participation in activities to come, you’ll find a community of fellow and former travelers and supporters that can help. And not just with finding the road, but with negotiating the inevitable bumps, detours and fender benders you’ll experience along the way. L …

If your relationship is really rocky, consider joining us to get an overview of what's involved in getting unmarried. The goal of this meetup is to help you develop a game plan, and take the next step, no matter where you are in the process. (Note: Registration is via brilliantexits website so MeetUp attendance count is not accurate.) You'll meet a team of supportive, compassionate professionals who will provide tips, explain the process, recommend local resources and, most importantly, help you …

Maryland Area Separation Support (MASS) seeks to provide activities and support for those who find themselves in the process of separation, whether impending or in progress. Marriage separation, as distinct from the finality of divorce, puts your life in limbo. New friends must be acquired as former couple friends distance themselves from the discomfort of choosing sides. Financial decisions must be made as the equation has changed. Most of all, you need advice and support as the long-trusted sh …

Are you feeling upside down? Like waves are crashing in on you? Not sure who to talk to? Separation and divorce is challenging. Come to our TLC groups for support and expertise. You can vent, laugh, cry, get unstuck, heal and make new friends. You don't need to go it alone. Also visit Brilliant Exits website for links to lots of really good, free, resources. While there, check out our monthly Second Saturday program. It's educational and supportive! (It's also listed on MeetUp, however you regis …

This group is to provide help to those: - Currently Separated - Contemplating Divorce - Newly Divorced One of the most frustrating parts of divorce is the complicated process and the inability to get clear direction or easy answers to your many questions. To be clear this is not a traditional “support group.” This group is about Education and Information to provide direction on What to Expect from Your Divorce and How to Get Through it With as Little Pain as Possible. I have been through a divo …

What others are saying ... "I learned so much from all the speakers. I feel better about my situation knowing that I am not alone." "I recommend the program as a beneficial starting point to educate yourself about all the categories of change [that you will be facing]." More information and to register:  www.EverChangingRiver.com. Workshops:  Northern Virginia (Ashburn) and Montgomery County (Rockville), MD A basic Divorce 101 workshop for when the flow of your personal river might be taking you …

Harford County's new divorce support group.

This group is for any woman who is contemplating divorce, currently separated or in the process of divorce. We'll meet on a regular basis at locations in the Burlington, Camden and Gloucester County area.We will share our experiences, vent our frustrations and learn from one another. We will help one another move forward and bring resources and information to share. As your facilitaor, and a woman who has lived through a contentious divorce, I will keep us on track, suggest topics and resources …

New Beginnings Meetup is a sample of the support offered by the parent nonprofit organization, New Beginnings, Inc. Established in 1979, New Beginnings Inc. is the oldest and only group in the metro area that deals strictly with separation/divorce and is open to people both with and without children. Visit our website at www.newbeginningsusa.org for the full calendar of facilitated discussion groups, speakers and social events held throughout the DC metro area (MD, DC, VA). Events posted on Meet …

When our lives are turned upside down whether it is our choice or someone else's, relationships can become a casualty. It can be hard to know where to begin to start over or how to work through the different stages of change that happen and how they affect every aspect of your life. Regardless of how long you've been separated, or divorced, the transition can last years, if you’re interested in connecting with busy, active women with an inside look on what you may struggle with this may be the g …

I'd like to get a group of men together 35 to 60 who are divorced and mostly single (ok if you re-married). For bonding, support, socializing, dinners or drinks out, brunches, house parties, sports (watching and playing). I'm new with a year under my belt in DMV area and would like to build some kind of social network. I realized after two divorces (and 3 kids) that I had not built many lasting male friendships. Lots of stories to share from the online dating thing to numerous geographical reloc …

This Meetup group is open to women who have transitioned, or are transitioning from couplehood to being on their own. Too often during this transition, friendships are a casualty and it’s hard to reconnect to the social world after years in a committed relationship - particularly with the potential complexities of work, child custody and activity schedules. Regardless of how long you've been separated, if you’re interested in connecting with active women in the area for a variety of activities  …

The ending of a romantic relationship can be one of the most painful and difficult events that you can experience. Someone important to you has suddenly disappeared from your life. You experience a loss, and that loss is called "heartbreak." Along with this loss comes a whole basket of feelings and emotions, including depression, anxiety, anger, denial, etc. What further complicates this loss, however, is the fact that the other person has the nerve to still be alive! And that comes with a lot o …

Do you wish you had more support from other women? Welcome to the Women's Encouragement Circle in Columbia, Maryland! This group is a therapy service.  The cost for members is $50 per person per session and we meet once per month. Koru therapy groups are small, intimate groups. A maximum of 20 members are allowed to join to ensure that people get to know one another better and make lasting friendships. The group started in September 2010, and is ongoing. We discuss topics like: -Depression and …

This group is for women 60 + who want to meet other women who are feeling a loss , are lonely, and want to meet other women for support, sharing, and socializing.  I am Jewish , divorced and recently lost both my parents . I want to meet other women who can relate. All my friends have either moved away or retired with their supposes , living a different life style. Let's get together for some laid back gabbing , support and some fun things within our homes or neighborhood. I love to cook, garden …

This group is for those single parents in the Vienna, Va and the wider Fairfax County area who are looking to meet new people, network with others, grow new friendships and find other activities for them and their children. Everyone knows how hard it is to start over, put down roots and manage everything. This group is meant to be a place you belong, not to just be helped and supported, but to also provide counsel, support and have some fun. We will do social activities for adults and with child …

We provide a support group, healing environment and education for adults in marital or relationship separation and divorce. Topics are presented by a trained and certified, professional counselor (LCSW-C). The group has been supporting members since 2002 in Columbia and Ellicott City. Kathy Sirota, our coordinator, authors and presents topics that show a way to first cope, and in time thrive in a time that is crushingly devastating, but also becomes a time of profound personal growth. While we m …

We provide education and support groups for adults going through relationship or marital separation or divorce. We also offer help for those who wish to develop better relationship and communication skills. Presented each week by a trained, professional counselor. While we meet at a church, the group is not affiliated with any religious organization. Our Single Again Coordinator, Mary Woznysmith brings over a decade of extensive clinical experience in trauma and grief to our groups. She holds a …

We provide a support group, healing environment and education for adults in marital or relationship separation and divorce. Topics are presented by a trained and certified, professional counselor (LCSW-C). The group has been supporting members since 1991 in Cockeysville and Towson. Kathy Sirota, our coordinator, authors and presents topics that show a way to first cope, and in time thrive in a time that is crushingly devastating, but also becomes a time of profound personal growth. While we meet …

The purpose of The Next Chapter for Women is to educate and empower women who are thinking about divorce or are currently separated.  The goal is to provide knowledge and resources as you begin the ‘next chapter’ of your life.  Featured speakers will cover topics that provide the confidence and tools you will need to help you avoid the mistakes and pitfalls involved in the divorce process.  At the same time, you will have the opportunity to connect with other women who are going through a simila …

Divorce Hurts! But you don't have to go through it alone. Most people will tell you that separation and divorce are the most painful and stressful experiences they've ever faced. It's a confusing time when you feel isolated and have lots of questions about issues you've never faced before. DivorceCare groups help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. Each DivorceCare session has two distinct elements: * A 30 - 40 Minute Video Seminar with Experts: The group watches a vi …

Calling all FUN and YOUNG single parents! This group is for anyone, whether you are a divorced, seperated, widowed, or never married. It is hard raising a little one by yourself, but I hope to create a great support network for all of us! I have looked at other groups, and have found that most of them are for older parents, with much older children. This group is intended for support and FUN! I'd like to create a group of amazing single parents, whether you have your little one full time or part …