During the first hour, the participants hear a presentation by an area psychologist or counselor on a subject related to the divorce recovery process. During the second hour participants go into small groups for sharing, discussion, and mutual support. These groups are facilitated by trained group leaders who have in the past been workshop participants themselves, and who understand the process. The authors discuss the emotional, social, and psychological aspects of the bereavement process. Participants are given as much information as possible, based upon the belief that healthy, normal persons can adjust to the crisis of loss, and learn how to accommodate and fashion a new productive , meaningful, and happy life, if given the appropriate education, guidance, and support.
Child care is provided, at no cost, during each week s workshop.
It s OK and normal to be angry. All the things we wish we had said but didn t . A look into our history of losses. The overall director of the program is the Rev. Johnny Bond, a trained and experienced counselor and therapist. Johnny is available at all sessions for anyone with a special need.