Divorce Counseling Boston MA

Choosing a divorce support group
When your marriage breaks up and you find yourself in uncharted emotional waters, where can you turn for help?

Family and friends can certainly provide a shoulder to lean on. Although their listening skills may be helpful to you, ultimately you'll probably want to get some advice from a professional counselor who specializes in separation and divorce; these professionals can help you ride out the tumultuous feelings you may have. Somewhere between these two options lies a third choice: a self-help group.

A self-help group can be any number of things. It can be a group of people getting together to share information. It can be a group led by a trained facilitator, or a group managed by members of the group itself. The bottom line is that a self-help group is a forum for people who have "been there" to get together, share experiences, solve problems, and share resources. Participating in a self-help group can help you regain your emotional center.

How do you find a group? A word of mouth recommendation is always a good starting place. You can ask your doctor, spiritual counselor, or social worker for their recommendation. A check through your local Yellow Pages can yield some choices.

Figuring out which is the right group for your own personal needs is another challenge. Here are some questions to ask yourself when choosing a self-help group:

1. What are you looking for in a gr...