Divorce Recovery

Growing Through Divorce
Thousands of people in our community have had their lives deeply affected by the tragedy of divorce. Every one of these people has deep and very specific needs that must be dealt with before they can move on to lead full and joyful lives.

The purpose of Divorce Recovery is to help people find new meaning and value in their lives in the aftermath of divorce. Through a combination of lectures and small group discussions, participants will learn specific strategies for dealing with the trauma of divorce and will experience the support and concern of others who are facing similar issues.

Please Note: These sessions are designed for people who are adjusting to the finality of a broken marriage, rather than dealing with the possibility of reconciliation.

As one counselor has put it, "You can go through a divorce, or you can grow through a divorce." The goal of the Divorce Recovery Workshop is to help divorced persons make this difficult and painful time in their lives an occasion for growth and new life.

Workshop Details

When: Six weekday evenings, from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M.

Who: Any divorced or separated person of any age, whether or not they have remarried.

Where: Christ The King Lutheran Church, 499 Plaza Drive, Vestal. Click here for a detailed map. Once you reach the church, there will be signs to guide you and hosts to greet you.

Cost: The registration fee of $30 includes a copy of the book, Growing Through Divorce, by Jim Smoke, and covers other workshop costs, such as refreshments each week.

Registration: Although we accept registrations as late as the second week of the workshop, it helps a great deal to know in advance that you're coming. Please send in your registration to the Church Office, call to register at (607)729-2688 weekdays between 9 A.M. and 1 P.M., or use our online registration form.

Session Topics

Session 1: Is This Really Happening to Me?
Stages of the Divorce Experience

Session 2: Coping with Your Ex-Spouse
A Relational Reality that Still Exists

Session 3: Assuming New Responsibilities
Planning for Yourself and Your Future

Session 4: Coping Skills for Worries, Dark Thoughts and Down Days
Handling the Tough Times

Session 5: Finding and Experiencing Forgiveness
Cutting Loose and Moving On

Session 6: Thinking About New Relationships
Relating, Dating and Mating Again