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 workshop uses the book When Your Relationship Ends , by Dr. Bruce Fisher. In this book Dr. Fisher discusses the emotional, social, and psychological aspects of the divorce recovery process. Participants are given as much information as possible, based upon the belief that healthy, normal persons can adjust to the crisis of divorce and make it a personal growth experience, if given the appropriate education, guidance, and emotional support .
Child care is provided, at no cost, during each week s workshop.
Freedom from emotional baggage. 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. Scholarships are available. The location is at the First United Methodist Church of Gulfport, corner of 15 th Street and 24 th Avenue, across from City Hall in downtown Gulfport.