Healing from divorce is not easy. At DivorceCare groups, people undergoing separation and divorce find tools, teaching, and support to help them deal with their pain and give them hope for the future.
Most people will say separation and divorce are the most painful and stressful experiences they’ve ever had. If you are facing this, you know it’s a confusing time when you feel isolated and have lots of questions about issues you’ve never encountered before.
A DivorceCare group meets weekly to help you face these challenges and move towards rebuilding your life.
This 13-week Christ-centered program includes three main parts—video, group discussion and personal Bible study. The videos feature teaching from Christian counselors, teachers, and pastors who speak on topics important to people undergoing separation or divorce. The videos also contain real-life stories of people who’ve been through a marital breakup as they share their pain, challenges, and path to healing.
During the discussion time, the group will discuss the concepts presented in the videos and share what is going on in everyone’s lives. Each participant will receive a workbook that contains a daily Bible study for personal reflection and application throughout the following week.
The DivorceCare sessions address divorce and related concerns, such as how long is this pain going to last? Will I survive?
Are these feelings I’m having normal? Where is God in all this? You’ll gain insights on how to handle tough emotions, such as anger, depression and loneliness. Other DivorceCare session topics include: what to do about sexual temptation, debt, new relationships, impact on children and other topics.
St. Patrick’s hosts a discussion group. Classes typically start in September and January. Registration is ongoing and participants can join at any time. Signup at the DivorceCare website here.
If you have additional questions, please contact the office and a DivorceCare leader will reach out to you.