Divorce Support Meetings

The data furnished below is applicable to some divorce support groups and provides a general idea about their meetings. However, specific support groups might have other ideas for their meetings.

Format of Divorce Support Meetings for Divorcees

• One meeting is run for the duration of 90 minutes
• The group members attend 6 such weekly meetings
• The groups offers an option to re-contract at the end of 6 weeks for a period of another 6 weeks
• The divorce support groups have limited attendees for the meeting. The intent is that every member should have sufficient time to participate. On an average, 6 people are permitted
• The aim of the meetings is that the members should let go of the past and move forward to a joyous life

Format of Divorce Support Meetings for Step-parents

• One meeting is allotted a time duration of 90 minutes
• The step-parents should meet 2 times in a month for duration of 4 months. Thus, overall 8 90 minute meetings are scheduled
• The group size for 1 meeting is restricted to 4 couples or 8 individuals
• The members of the groups must make a contract to attend 4 sessions at a time
• The organizers of the divorce support groups inspire both the step-parents to remain present at the meetings. However, in cases where this is not feasible, it is permissible that only one may be there

Divorce Support Meetings for Adults

• Adult workshops are of a periodic nature
• The duration of these workshops are limited to about 2 hours
• These meetings are of an interactive nature
• Some examples of topics discussed during these meetings are as follows
  • Preparation for an important life event after divorce
  • Getting along with your new spouse's ex
  • Getting along with your ex

• Organizers arrange meetings for children of divorced families, divorcing families and stepfamilies
• Such meetings are generally for 2 consecutive Saturdays and 2 hours on each Saturday. Thus, the total time is of 4 hours
• During these meetings, the children are offered a chance to express their range of feelings. The children learn some tools regarding how to express their feelings
• After the meetings, the children understand that they are not alone in the world
• At the conclusion of the meetings, the group leader schedules an appointment with each child's parent(s). During this appointment, the parent(s) can ask any questions or queries regarding the adjustment of the child in the new ambience. The group leader addresses these concerns and in this way is helpful towards the parent(s) as well as the child

Rollercoaster's Program

• The group of children meet for 8 consecutive weeks for 1 hour each week after school
• During the final meeting, the parent(s) is invited to accompany the child
• In course of the meetings, the group leader uses role plays, games and discussions to assist children to enhance self respect and manage feelings of anger and loss

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