Divorce Support Groups in Wellesley, MA

This small therapeutic group provides children with a safe space to explore the complex feelings and questions related to divorce. In addition to learning concrete coping strategies, the children will foster deep, meaningful relationships with peers who are experiencing similar difficulties, helping to normalize the family transition. Where: 1 Washington St., Suite 305 Wellesley, MA
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Hosted by Melissa Crawford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Group meets in Wellesley, MA 02481
This small therapeutic group provides children with a safe space to explore the complex feelings and questions related to divorce. In addition to learning concrete coping strategies, the children will foster deep, meaningful relationships with peers who are experiencing similar difficulties, helping to normalize the family transition. Where: 1 Washington St., Suite 305 Wellesley, MA
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What is the good divorce and how do parents achieve it? Informed by the literature on the subject, this group is designed for parents to support each other through divorce while talking through specifics around how to best help their children through the transition.
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Hosted by Dawn Balcazar, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Group meets in Wellesley, MA 02482
What is the good divorce and how do parents achieve it? Informed by the literature on the subject, this group is designed for parents to support each other through divorce while talking through specifics around how to best help their children through the transition.
(508) 332-7305 View (508) 332-7305

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Baby Boomer group begins Nov. 8, 2009, 40 - 60 year old singles, separated, divorced or widowed. Sessions provide help with how to cope with family holidays, loneliness, your roller coaster of emotions, court involved situations, financial pressures and single and blended parenting dilemmas. CBT, insight and skills building strategies will be part of a Wellness model used for helping members access support networks, psycho-educational resources, and more effective single and blended parenting skills. The Wellness group model promotes effective, healthier coping strategies for life's difficult challenges, while building a new, more fulfilling and enriched quality of life.
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Hosted by Rina Z Folman
Psychologist, PhD
Group meets in Brookline, MA 02446
Baby Boomer group begins Nov. 8, 2009, 40 - 60 year old singles, separated, divorced or widowed. Sessions provide help with how to cope with family holidays, loneliness, your roller coaster of emotions, court involved situations, financial pressures and single and blended parenting dilemmas. CBT, insight and skills building strategies will be part of a Wellness model used for helping members access support networks, psycho-educational resources, and more effective single and blended parenting skills. The Wellness group model promotes effective, healthier coping strategies for life's difficult challenges, while building a new, more fulfilling and enriched quality of life.
(978) 233-1947 View (978) 233-1947
Ongoing, confidential support group for women+ who are contemplating divorce or who are navigating the process of divorce. Group meets weekly in Brookline on Tuesdays from 10:45 am until noon. Please call for more information or to schedule a screening interview at 617-232-8971 or email me at oonametzlicsw@gmail.com. For more information, please visit my website at oonametz.com
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Hosted by Oona Metz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CGP
Group meets in Brookline, MA 02446
Ongoing, confidential support group for women+ who are contemplating divorce or who are navigating the process of divorce. Group meets weekly in Brookline on Tuesdays from 10:45 am until noon. Please call for more information or to schedule a screening interview at 617-232-8971 or email me at oonametzlicsw@gmail.com. For more information, please visit my website at oonametz.com
(617) 682-9046 View (617) 682-9046
Join our online supportive group for both men and women navigating feelings of abandonment, depression, loss of confidence, trust issues, and low self-esteem in response to the loss of a relationship. Our group offers a safe space to heal, share experiences, decrease isolation, and gain support during this difficult time. Wednesdays 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30.
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Hosted by Christina Schortmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Group meets in Norwell, MA 02061
I work with clients who may be struggling with separation/ divorce, anxiety, depression and life transitions.
Join our online supportive group for both men and women navigating feelings of abandonment, depression, loss of confidence, trust issues, and low self-esteem in response to the loss of a relationship. Our group offers a safe space to heal, share experiences, decrease isolation, and gain support during this difficult time. Wednesdays 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30.
(781) 776-1222 View (781) 776-1222
Ongoing, confidential support group for women+ who are contemplating divorce or who are navigating the process of divorce. Group meets weekly in Arlington on Wednesdays from 6:00 until 7:15 p.m. Please call for more information or to schedule a screening interview at 617-232-8971 or email oonametzlicsw@gmail.com. For more information, visit my website oonametz.com.
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Hosted by Oona Metz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CGP
Group meets in Arlington, MA 02474
Ongoing, confidential support group for women+ who are contemplating divorce or who are navigating the process of divorce. Group meets weekly in Arlington on Wednesdays from 6:00 until 7:15 p.m. Please call for more information or to schedule a screening interview at 617-232-8971 or email oonametzlicsw@gmail.com. For more information, visit my website oonametz.com.
(617) 682-9046 View (617) 682-9046
Are you a parent facing divorce? Your heart might be pulled in a thousand directions right now – worried about your kids, processing your own emotions, and trying to hold everything together. You don’t have to navigate this alone. Other parents are walking this same path, carrying the same hopes and fears for their children. Parents just like you come together to offer support and share advice. Here, you can explore what you want your future to look like, both for you and your children, supported by others who truly understand what you’re going through.
Photo of Christianna Morgan, Counselor, MA, LSW, LMHC
Hosted by Christianna Morgan
Counselor, MA, LSW, LMHC
Group meets in Cambridge, MA 02140
Are you a parent facing divorce? Your heart might be pulled in a thousand directions right now – worried about your kids, processing your own emotions, and trying to hold everything together. You don’t have to navigate this alone. Other parents are walking this same path, carrying the same hopes and fears for their children. Parents just like you come together to offer support and share advice. Here, you can explore what you want your future to look like, both for you and your children, supported by others who truly understand what you’re going through.
(617) 380-4299 View (617) 380-4299
Join our online supportive group for both men and women navigating feelings of abandonment, depression, loss of confidence, trust issues, and low self-esteem in response to the loss of a relationship. Our group offers a safe space to heal, share experiences, decrease isolation, and gain support during this difficult time. Wednesdays 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30.
Photo of Cheryl DeLorey, Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Hosted by Cheryl DeLorey
Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Group meets in Norwell, MA 02061
Join our online supportive group for both men and women navigating feelings of abandonment, depression, loss of confidence, trust issues, and low self-esteem in response to the loss of a relationship. Our group offers a safe space to heal, share experiences, decrease isolation, and gain support during this difficult time. Wednesdays 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30.
(339) 300-4634 View (339) 300-4634
A 15 week in person group for men and women struggling with feelings of abandonment, depression, loss of confidence, trust and self esteem in response to the loss of a relationship. The group will provide the opportunity to survive this loss, share experiences and information, decrease isolation and support members through this difficult time. The leader, Janet Winocour, has been running this group for over 30 years and accepts most insurances. The meeting night will be determined by the needs of the group members. There will also be a zoom group offered.
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Hosted by Janet Winocour
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Group meets in Beverly, MA 01915
A 15 week in person group for men and women struggling with feelings of abandonment, depression, loss of confidence, trust and self esteem in response to the loss of a relationship. The group will provide the opportunity to survive this loss, share experiences and information, decrease isolation and support members through this difficult time. The leader, Janet Winocour, has been running this group for over 30 years and accepts most insurances. The meeting night will be determined by the needs of the group members. There will also be a zoom group offered.
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Ongoing, confidential support group for women+ who are contemplating divorce or who are navigating the process of divorce. Group meets weekly in Arlington on Wednesdays from noon until 1:15 pm. Please call for more information or to schedule a screening interview 617-232-8971 or email me at oonametzlicsw@gmail.com. For more information, please visit my website oonametz.com.
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Hosted by Oona Metz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CGP
Group meets in Arlington, MA 02474
Ongoing, confidential support group for women+ who are contemplating divorce or who are navigating the process of divorce. Group meets weekly in Arlington on Wednesdays from noon until 1:15 pm. Please call for more information or to schedule a screening interview 617-232-8971 or email me at oonametzlicsw@gmail.com. For more information, please visit my website oonametz.com.
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We will focus on skills of mindfulness skills, practice relaxation techniques, guided imagery, and more. Discuss issues of Probate Court, stressors, learning coping skills, distress tolerance, to utilize in the moment and maintain your strength and focus. Art and Expressive Therapies are incorporated to express emotions, create vision of your future as you survive and thrive. Group format: first half skills and practice second half group Support. Group meets once a week for 8 weeks. Evening or day sessions available 6:30-8:00 or 10:00-11:30, days to be determined, Fee $400, insurance not accepted for groups.
Photo of Leona Tevari, Counselor, MA, ATR, LMHC
Hosted by Leona Tevari
Counselor, MA, ATR, LMHC
Group meets in Medford, MA 02155
We will focus on skills of mindfulness skills, practice relaxation techniques, guided imagery, and more. Discuss issues of Probate Court, stressors, learning coping skills, distress tolerance, to utilize in the moment and maintain your strength and focus. Art and Expressive Therapies are incorporated to express emotions, create vision of your future as you survive and thrive. Group format: first half skills and practice second half group Support. Group meets once a week for 8 weeks. Evening or day sessions available 6:30-8:00 or 10:00-11:30, days to be determined, Fee $400, insurance not accepted for groups.
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This is a small group, currently meeting every other Wednesday evening at my home office. We seek to safely navigate the challenges of early career and relationship building, along with later, mid-life difficulties, including divorce, lack of intimacy with partners, children and parents. Younger and older men help each other in an age old tradition of community and mutual support. We focus on maturation, accountability, trust, empathy, and compassion for self and others, as fragile/vulnerable and healing/resilient men. We practice the feeling of belonging in safety, attached in joyous connection, finding the respect and love we need to grow together!
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Hosted by Ragan McNeely, LMHC
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Group meets in North Easton, MA 02356
This is a small group, currently meeting every other Wednesday evening at my home office. We seek to safely navigate the challenges of early career and relationship building, along with later, mid-life difficulties, including divorce, lack of intimacy with partners, children and parents. Younger and older men help each other in an age old tradition of community and mutual support. We focus on maturation, accountability, trust, empathy, and compassion for self and others, as fragile/vulnerable and healing/resilient men. We practice the feeling of belonging in safety, attached in joyous connection, finding the respect and love we need to grow together!
(617) 446-3010 View (617) 446-3010
An ONLINE group for women just like you who are reeling from the loss and life changes that come from divorce. This group is for you if the grief process and its emotions are confusing and the loneliness is overwhelming. You will learn how to build a life that feels meaningful and satisfying, make future choices that align with what truly matters to you, rebuild your self-esteem and sense of hope, start being kind to yourself, and start to heal. Please email me today to reserve your spot on the next group cohort's waitlist!
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Hosted by Allyson Clemmons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Group meets in Boston, MA 02108
An ONLINE group for women just like you who are reeling from the loss and life changes that come from divorce. This group is for you if the grief process and its emotions are confusing and the loneliness is overwhelming. You will learn how to build a life that feels meaningful and satisfying, make future choices that align with what truly matters to you, rebuild your self-esteem and sense of hope, start being kind to yourself, and start to heal. Please email me today to reserve your spot on the next group cohort's waitlist!
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Join a 15 week in person co-ed support group for adults in the midst of separating or recently divorced. This major life transition can stir many feelings, thoughts and questions in response to the loss of a relationship. Other supports are included in the weeks. A question and answer session with a family lawyer/mediator, dating coach and massage/Reiki master to promote self-care. A passion test to help members begin a personal journey of rediscovery of "life during separation and divorce."
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Hosted by Marsha Thayer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Group meets in Chelmsford, MA 01824
Join a 15 week in person co-ed support group for adults in the midst of separating or recently divorced. This major life transition can stir many feelings, thoughts and questions in response to the loss of a relationship. Other supports are included in the weeks. A question and answer session with a family lawyer/mediator, dating coach and massage/Reiki master to promote self-care. A passion test to help members begin a personal journey of rediscovery of "life during separation and divorce."
(978) 765-1556 View (978) 765-1556
Small private practice with experienced and knowledgable clinicians. The Marblehead practice is primarily focused on children, family, and couples. There is some availability for individual adult therapy and neuropsychological testing.
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Hosted by Brad Spickard
Psychologist, PhD, MPA
Group meets in Marblehead, MA 01945
Small private practice with experienced and knowledgable clinicians. The Marblehead practice is primarily focused on children, family, and couples. There is some availability for individual adult therapy and neuropsychological testing.
(617) 307-4097 View (617) 307-4097
This group is for men and women processing difficult feelings associated with change. No one is able to predict the future and life's twists and turns can leave us in a place of uncertainty and indecision. Many individuals are faced with feelings of futility and existential aloneness. This group provides a therapeutic space for individuals to come together with others that are facing similar challenges. The group members will have an opportunity to work together towards resilience, flexibility and learn to experience contentment in the present and hope for the future.
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Hosted by Teresa Simonelli
Verified Verified
Group meets in Wayland, MA 01778
This group is for men and women processing difficult feelings associated with change. No one is able to predict the future and life's twists and turns can leave us in a place of uncertainty and indecision. Many individuals are faced with feelings of futility and existential aloneness. This group provides a therapeutic space for individuals to come together with others that are facing similar challenges. The group members will have an opportunity to work together towards resilience, flexibility and learn to experience contentment in the present and hope for the future.
(617) 934-5144 View (617) 934-5144
Our mission is to assist others in achieving their missions both personally and professionally.
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Hosted by Jay Nakhai
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Group meets in Lynn, MA 01902
Our mission is to assist others in achieving their missions both personally and professionally.
(781) 516-6351 View (781) 516-6351
Going through a divorce or separation can be one of life’s most challenging experiences. This group is for individuals navigating the emotional, mental, and practical aspects of ending a relationship. Whether you’re in the early stages of separation or adjusting to life after divorce, this group provides a guided space to connect with others. We’ll explore topics like grief, co-parenting, sexuality, legal and financial considerations, and what it means to build a new future. All genders and relationship backgrounds are welcome. This group meets virtually and is open to all MA residents. Cost: $75 per group.
Photo of Marissa Dungan, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CST
Hosted by Marissa Dungan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CST
Group meets in Boston, MA 02131
Going through a divorce or separation can be one of life’s most challenging experiences. This group is for individuals navigating the emotional, mental, and practical aspects of ending a relationship. Whether you’re in the early stages of separation or adjusting to life after divorce, this group provides a guided space to connect with others. We’ll explore topics like grief, co-parenting, sexuality, legal and financial considerations, and what it means to build a new future. All genders and relationship backgrounds are welcome. This group meets virtually and is open to all MA residents. Cost: $75 per group.
(781) 886-7902 View (781) 886-7902
This is a support group for children whose parents are divorced or separated.
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Hosted by Kalyani Seth
Counselor, MA, CAGS, LMHC
Group meets in Lexington, MA 02421
This is a support group for children whose parents are divorced or separated.
(339) 220-5114 View (339) 220-5114
Join our online supportive group for both men and women navigating feelings of abandonment, depression, loss of confidence, trust issues, and low self-esteem in response to the loss of a relationship. Our group offers a safe space to heal, share experiences, decrease isolation, and gain support during this difficult time. Wednesdays 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30.
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Hosted by Coastline Counseling and Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Group meets in Norwell, MA 02061
Join our online supportive group for both men and women navigating feelings of abandonment, depression, loss of confidence, trust issues, and low self-esteem in response to the loss of a relationship. Our group offers a safe space to heal, share experiences, decrease isolation, and gain support during this difficult time. Wednesdays 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30.
(781) 630-7821 View (781) 630-7821

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Divorce Support Groups

How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?

Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.

What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?

There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.

When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?

When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.

How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?

It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.