Support group explores divorce-related topics

First session next week

[January 28, 2009]  ^"What's Happening to Me?" is the first topic to be explored when the DivorceCare seminar and support group begins Feb. 3 at Jefferson Street Christian Church, 1700 N. Jefferson in Lincoln. The group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays through April 21.

DivorceCare is a video seminar series featuring experts on divorce and recovery topics such as coping with depression and anger, financial survival, and single parenting. Each session also includes discussion of the material presented during the video.

Designed to introduce participants to the support group concept, the first session looks at why divorce hurts so much and how those who are experiencing separation or divorce can begin to stabilize their lives. The video features psychotherapist and author Les Carter and Myles Munroe, author of "Single, Married, Separated & Life After Divorce."

Participants may join the DivorceCare group at any time during the 12-week series. Preregistration is not required. Cost of the DivorceCare workbook is $12. Child care is provided.

Call 217-732-9294 for more information.

Topic schedule:

• Feb. 3 -- "What's Happening to Me?"

• Feb. 10 -- "The Road to Healing"

• Feb. 17 -- "Facing My Anger"

• Feb. 24 -- "Facing My Depression"

• March 3 -- "Facing My Loneliness"

• March 10 -- "What Does the Owner's Manual Say?"

• March 17 -- "New Relationships" and "Single Sexuality"

• March 24 -- "Financial Survival"

• March 31 -- "KidCare"

• April 7 -- "Forgiveness"

• April 14 -- "Reconciliation"

• April 21 -- "Moving On, Growing Closer to God"

[Text from Jefferson Street Christian Church news release]