Divorce Support Groups in Portland, OR
Separation/Divorce Support Group
The ending of an important relationship can leave us feeling depressed and lonely. Embarking on a new life can feel overwhelming. In this 8 week group in a safe and supportive environment we explore unresolved feelings through a variety of ...
Hosted by Robin L Magdahlen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MFT, RDT
Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97219
The ending of an important relationship can leave us feeling depressed and lonely. Embarking on a new life can feel overwhelming. In this 8 week group in a safe and supportive environment we explore unresolved feelings through a variety of ...
Women's Divorce or Separated Group
The mission: to provide a safe and comfortable space for women to share their experience and resources, process challenging emotions, gain and give support, and to feel connected and held throughout the
divorce
and separation process. *Disclaimer: This group is ...
Hosted by Janean Vedova
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, #T1945
Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
The mission: to provide a safe and comfortable space for women to share their experience and resources, process challenging emotions, gain and give support, and to feel connected and held throughout the
divorce
and separation process. *Disclaimer: This group is ...
Gottman Couples workshop
This program is based upon the New York Times best seller The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman.This 7-hour workshop is designed to strengthen your relationships. You learn which behaviors are helpful and harmful to your relationship, ...
Hosted by Ivana Maclay
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC
Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97221
This program is based upon the New York Times best seller The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman.This 7-hour workshop is designed to strengthen your relationships. You learn which behaviors are helpful and harmful to your relationship, ...
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Separation/Divorce Support Group
The ending of an important relationship can leave us feeling depressed and lonely. Embarking on a new life can feel overwhelming. In this 8 week group in a safe and supportive environment we explore unresolved feelings through a variety of ...
Hosted by Robin L Magdahlen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MFT, RDT
Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97219
The ending of an important relationship can leave us feeling depressed and lonely. Embarking on a new life can feel overwhelming. In this 8 week group in a safe and supportive environment we explore unresolved feelings through a variety of ...
Women's Divorce or Separated Group
The mission: to provide a safe and comfortable space for women to share their experience and resources, process challenging emotions, gain and give support, and to feel connected and held throughout the
divorce
and separation process. *Disclaimer: This group is ...
Hosted by Janean Vedova
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, #T1945
Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
The mission: to provide a safe and comfortable space for women to share their experience and resources, process challenging emotions, gain and give support, and to feel connected and held throughout the
divorce
and separation process. *Disclaimer: This group is ...
Gottman Couples workshop
This program is based upon the New York Times best seller The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman.This 7-hour workshop is designed to strengthen your relationships. You learn which behaviors are helpful and harmful to your relationship, ...
Hosted by Ivana Maclay
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC
Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97221
This program is based upon the New York Times best seller The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman.This 7-hour workshop is designed to strengthen your relationships. You learn which behaviors are helpful and harmful to your relationship, ...
Divorce group for women
I will be starting a
divorce
group for women via tele-health when I have enough interest. This group will be ongoing and will cost $40/session (Most insurance companies pay for groups.) It is on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 ...
Hosted by Creative Change Counseling
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Group meets in Beaverton, OR 97078
I will be starting a
divorce
group for women via tele-health when I have enough interest. This group will be ongoing and will cost $40/session (Most insurance companies pay for groups.) It is on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 ...
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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?
Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland 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.
Group therapy in Portland 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 Portland 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.