Divorce Support Groups in Charlotte, NC

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Parenting in Chronic Pain
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EdS, BC-TMC, NCC, PMH-C
Verified
Verified
"This Group focuses on the difficulties of parenting children while experiencing chronic pain. This group will explore the dynamics of parenting and chronic pain, pain de-escalation skills, pain pacing specific to parenting, exploration of children's reactions and feelings when having ..."
(404) 856-6826
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Group meets in:
Charlotte, NC 28226
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Women's Group (Online)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"Co-Led with Elizabeth Field, LMFT. Our hope is to make a safe container to allow the brave women in our group to work on their personal growth with other women. Members are strongly encouraged to both support and challenge each ..."
(704) 343-8579
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Group meets in:
Charlotte, NC 28204

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Photo of Lucy Dunning, Licensed Professional Counselor in Charlotte, NC
Parenting in Chronic Pain
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EdS, BC-TMC, NCC, PMH-C
Verified
Verified
"This Group focuses on the difficulties of parenting children while experiencing chronic pain. This group will explore the dynamics of parenting and chronic pain, pain de-escalation skills, pain pacing specific to parenting, exploration of children's reactions and feelings when having ..."
(404) 856-6826
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Group meets in:
Charlotte, NC 28226
Photo of Michelle A Coomes, Marriage & Family Therapist in Charlotte, NC
Women's Group (Online)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"Co-Led with Elizabeth Field, LMFT. Our hope is to make a safe container to allow the brave women in our group to work on their personal growth with other women. Members are strongly encouraged to both support and challenge each ..."
(704) 343-8579
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Group meets in:
Charlotte, NC 28204
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Surviving the Holidays: After separation or loss
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS, LCAS
Verified
Verified
"This will be an open ongoing group during the holiday season. This group is open to virtual or in person depending on the need. This is a FREE group! Sign up as seats are limited! "
(704) 935-4208
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Group meets in:
Matthews, NC 28105

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.




What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
Charlotte Support Groups and Group Therapy both offer a safe place to explore important issues. It is important, however, to understand the difference between the two.

Group therapy in Charlotte is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.

Support groups in Charlotte are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.

Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.