Welcome to the meetup site for Divorce and Relationship Recovery at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church (address and map). We offer this free program as a service to our community. In operation for over 30 years, it has an outstanding reputation as one of the best divorce support resources in the Bay Area. Divorce and Relationship Recovery (DR) is a safe place to heal your heart and to find support after experiencing a difficult divorce or the breakup of a significant relationship.  The trauma of a b …

We hold our meetings at Calvary Church in Los Gatos. We offer this free program as a service to our community. Everyone is welcome without regard to faith background, relationship status, or the stage of life you are in as far as your "breakup"."We provide a safe atmosphere for you to heal your heart and to find support after experiencing a difficult divorce or the end of a significant relationship.

I am 36 and have been separated from my wife for a year and we are in the final stages of the divorce settlement. I have two kids under five. All of my male friends are married (none have been divorced before). I am looking to connect with other fathers in a similar sitution. I want a group that can support each other with parenting advice for kids with divorced parents, divorce help, creating a separate family, how to move on, and making friends. People who should join are fathers who are divor …

Are you considering leaving your marriage or relationship? Confused about what you want? Feeling stuck in indecision? Caught in a cycle of trying to get out or stay out and blaming yourself for not being strong enough? Coming Full Circle is a therapy/support group for women exploring the separation or divorce process who want to cultivate inner resilience, develop fierce self love, and learn to access their own wisdom. When we lack these essential resources, getting out of relationship can paral …

Herald Family Rebuilding Center (HFRC) advocates for family values, and engages in preventive efforts to protect and foster family unity. HFRC assists couples experiencing relational crisis to restore their family relationships. We empower single parents and their families to rebuilt and have a faithful, hopeful and meaningful life. We focus on Asian families suffering from divorce or the loss of a spouse, or at the brink of divorce. We provide assistance for emotional healing, knowledge enhance …

Schedule and Group Information: Enrollment is ongoing, but limited to Seven (7) Participants. We meet on Thursdays, from 7:30 – 9:00 PM. An 8-week commitment is required. The cost is $50/person/session to be paid in-full, prior to the first meeting unless arrangements are made in advance. Receipts are gladly given for insurance and/or HSA or FSA reimbursements. Location: 155A Kentucky Street, Suite No. 6, Petaluma, CA 94952 To schedule your no cost pre group interview please email ProgramAssista …

I am starting this group for those who are or have experienced a divorce or end to a significant relationship. When I experienced my divorce I could find assistance and information on finances, parenting or dating, but I could find little about dealing with my emotions. This group is about learning the messages our emotions bring. By listening and following our emotions we can truly heal and become the person we knew we could be. In this group there will be no judgments, just loving support and …

Your divorce or breakup can be devastating, and I understand that, but the important thing now is to move on EMOTIONALLY. That's why I created this group. I want to help everyone who is still hurting from a divorce or breakup to get over and move on from the betrayal or disappointment. You CAN do it. You just need some help and tools. And to provide for that help and tools, we are going to have free meetups every two weeks. We are going to have free lectures about life improvement, we are going …

This group has been a god-sent during the hardest breakup of my life and for that I am forever grateful.  However, I am at a better place now and would like to find someone to take over this site; a site that is still needed by many.   If anyone is interested please send me an email and we can talk.  I am no longer hosting any more meetups but the discussion boards are still active and quite interesting and helpful for new members. _______________________________________________________________ …

We, APPLE FamilyWorks, are pleased to announce our new women's support group. Join other women in a supportive environment to help one another through the stages of divorce process — from contemplation, to separation, to divorce, to what’s next. We have more than 34 years helping the community!! 8 consecutive sessions - When: Wednesdays - Time: 6 pm to 8 pm - Where: 4 Joseph Ct. San Rafael - Fee: $25 per Session(8 weeks commitment required) - Topics: • Overcoming hurt and anger • Managing anxiet …

Are you in an abusive or love-less relationship with a partner that you have lost your connection with. Is the stress affecting the health of our children and/or yourself? Are you or your spouse deeply in debt? Are you in an abusive and/or co-dependent relationship that needs to end? Are you to depressed to find out what you need to do before, during and after the divorce? If so, this group is for you. I am Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by the California State Bar of Legal Specializ …

You are welcome here. We invite anyone and everyone dealing with the divorce or broken relationships - past, present, or possibly in the future. Starting on June 5, 2013, we will meet every Wednesday from 7pm to 9pm and feature an informational video or speaker presentation, starting with the "Boundaries" book/video series by Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend (learn more). Following the presentation, we will meet in small support groups. We emphasize a safe, confidential, respectful setting. Th …

For 27 years we have run 8-week sessions four times annually for those experiencing loss from divorce, separation, or death of spouse. This non-religious workshop meets every Wed. 7:30-9:00 PM at 285 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. We start with 45 minute of topic presentation and then 45 minutes of small group for discussion and support. We are non-judgmental, so this is a safe place to talk about what is happening and our emotional responses. We listen to one another and share our own experiences, w …

ENDING A RELATIONSHIP IS AN EMOTIONAL DECISION WITH LEGAL AND FINANCIAL RAMIFICATIONS, NOT A LEGAL DECISION WITH EMOTIONAL CONSEQUENCES Are you a woman or man struggling with the ending of your relationship? Are you already divorced or separated and feeling that it continues to be difficult to manage? Do you sometimes wonder how you are going to get through the next conversation with your former partner or soon-to-be former partner? I work primarily with people engaged in some aspect of divorce …

Have you recently gone through a breakup or divorce that has left you feeling Stuck In Your Break Up Muck? Can’t stop thinking about the “What If’s”? This group will help you find new hope and confidence, and re-ignite your spark to move on and design your dream life.

It can take 1-2 years or more to recover from divorce or separation. You need to create a new identity, discovering who you are as a single person, finding a sense of belonging in your community, finding or consolidating social networks, and adjusting to single parenthood. If you have kids, you have to re-learn how to deal with your ex, shifting communication styles, becoming more formal and distant. It may be hard to create new boundaries with your ex. The fighting may continue, or one of you m …

It seems as though I continue to meet women who live in the El Dorado Hills/ Folsom communities that are divorced or in the middle of a divorce. So many issues, emotions, changes come with this incredibly difficult life time in our lives. I am reaching out to other moms that may want to get together and talk/ share/listen in a nonjudgmental, casual, and hopefully fun! way. Open to ideas about how to structure the group, how it will run. I just know having support of other women walking in my sho …

This group is for Bay Area Desi Divorced Singles. No age restrictions! To become a member there’s 3 basic requirements to be member of the group: You must be a “Desi”, i.e. of Indian origin. You must be local, i.e. a resident of San Francisco bay area. Any unattached single from (not in live-in together relationship) Indian origin that is above 18 years of age is welcome. If you are Divorcee, Widow or Separated but Divorce in process this is the group for you. Initially I started this group for …

Coping with divorce, adapting to the many changes, learning to thrive in your life after divorce—it’s a challenge that can be made easier with the help and advice of other men and women who are also experiencing separation and divorce. Find a supportive place to share your journey Learn from others’ experience as they move through different versions and stages of divorce recovery Exchange information about divorce resources and ways to support your new life after divorce Receive feedback …

You need some emotional support. You need to know your life is not over. You need to know you are not worthless. You need someone to understand. You need to know that you can get through this divorce and survive. This is the place for you. This group is about sisters getting together and talking, enjoying events and being there for each other **Please keep in mind this meetup Group is for South/East Bay Area-Therefore majority of the Meetups will be in those areas!"

Are you ready to find a new normal? There are critical times in life when everything you knew up until one defining moment changes everything. We can plan for our futures, but are we ever really prepared for devastating life path 'detours?'  They make you question who you are now, what did your choices mean, what are you going to do with your future, and how are you going to do it? A new door starts to open, requiring a creation of a new normal. Loss forces us to begin life anew which can be ov …

Second Act: Love Matters is about creating meaningful connection with others who can make a positive difference in one another's lives through self-discovery, sharing, and service to others. Second Act: it's about time... to embrace your future! Our community is uniquely tailored to the needs and interests of middle-aged people with a certain level of maturity and life experience who wish to find meaning and meet kindred spirits. Our mission is to provide the inspiration, hands-on know-how, sha …

Singles Singles Singles is a group of singles that would like to create interesting, interactive, events for singles to interact with each other. Activities need to be clean, safe, drug free, engage the mind, body, and or spirit. Events should not be expensive.  We have a beautiful place / space to have events  and hosts that will spoil you. Call Margaret anytime, she will help you set up an singles event, answer questions about events, tell you about the singles, and advise you on the meet ups …

Are you sick and tired of the problems we have raising our kids with our exes? Let's get together to collaborate on ending the attacks and having friendly co-parenting that empowers our families. This would be a great community to join if you are dreaming of... -Having peaceful interactions with your ex during pickups and drop offs of your children... -Being able to discuss your children without feeling angry and disappointed... -Having more support from your ex... Coffee and cookies will be ser …

We are ACTIVE single men and women ages 35 to 55 who meet for Happy Hour on a monthly basis at fun north bay venues.  Past happy hour meetups have included: Maguires in Petaluma, Tres Hombres in Petaluma, Stout Brothers in Santa Rosa, Hopmonk in Sebastopol. If you're not familiar with how meetups work, think of it as the OPPOSITE of online networking:  instead of meeting friends and dates through chatrooms, profiles and email before seeing them in person like you do online, at a meetup, you mee …

Surviving a Toxic Relationship and Staying Positive! I am starting this meet up group to provide a safe place for men and women to heal from a Toxic Relationship. I had been in a toxic relationship for 6+ years. I did not know or understand what a toxic relationship was or that I was even in one. However, after leaving 5 times and going back each time, I finally got the strength and support from family, friends and co-workers to finally break free - so I left a 6th and final time! My hope and pr …

This is a group for anyone interested in healing from the loss of a relationship, learning new relationship skills, and gaining support from others in a similiar situation. We will meet on Tuesday nights from 7-8pm and the cost is $15 per session.

Are you an unattached 35+ year old? Would you like the opportunity to get out socially with other singles in and around Marin and San Francisco? Whether you're happily single and just looking for ways to meet more people, or looking for that special someone, it's always fun to get out and socialize with others. We have one of the most active Meetup groups in the area, so if you're interested in getting together for drinks, dinners, movies, wine tastings, dancing and other activities, this is th …