Survival Through Support: Divorce Support
It could be easily argued that one of the most joyous occasions in a person's life is a marriage. This special day is a celebration of the love and commitment between two individuals and is solemnized at an altar with many friends and family witnessing the vows that are exchanged.
In fact, recent statistics suggest that one out of every two marriages end in divorce. With this staggering 50% divorce rate it is important that both individuals work through the pain and the suffering that a divorce can bring.
That is why it is critical for individuals who have gone through a divorce or are in the process of divorce consider a divorce support group. A divorce support group can help the individual work through the suffering involved and help to facilitate the healing process. Additionally, it is important for the individual to realize there are many ways to access this method of healing. Two such ways to take advantage of divorce support groups is by physically attending such a group and through an online process.
What Is This?
A divorce support group is a powerful and therapeutic means in which a divorced individual can meet with and be supported by other divorced individuals. Generally, sessions are facilitated by a trained counselor or other professional who is able to provide insight and guidance to those who attend the group sessions.
In addition, the various members of the group can be encouraged by listening to other members of the group. This is extremely valuable in that each member maybe at a different stage in the recovery process. The value of these different levels of experience underscores to each of the individuals that eventually one can work through the anguish of a divorce.
In addition, a divorce support group is made up of a variety of people. This is important because it helps all of the members of the group to realize that the pain associated with a divorce crosses over all lines, including those or race and gender.
Experience It For Yourself
One of the more powerful ways to experience a divorce support group is through direct involvement. This means regular attendance in a group session and meeting face-to-face with the other members. One additional way to experience a divorce support group is by logging online.
This is extremely valuable in that the attending individual witnesses firsthand all of the associated trauma experienced by divorced individuals. Some of that trauma can be reflected in a person's body language, voice inflections, visible tears, facial expressions and silence. Often by attending a divorce support group in person an individual is able to reach beyond themselves in an effort to help others. This can be especially medicinal as one begins to focus on the other individual's pain rather than their own.
