ATTENDING A DIVORCECARE GROUP: WHAT TO EXPECT
Most people quickly feel comfortable and accepted in their DivorceCare group. They discover that there are others who have the same kind of feelings they do—and who understand the hurt and pain they are going through. Here is an overview of the DivorceCare experience:

You’ll probably feel a little nervous about going to DivorceCare the first time. Those feelings go away quickly for most people, usually during the first session they attend. DivorceCare is a warm, caring environment designed to help you.You’ll discover there are people who understand your hurts, emotions and painful experiences! In divorce, it’s common to feel isolated. In DivorceCare, you’ll find that you are not alone, that there are others who understand what you are going through.

You’ll learn helpful, practical information that will help you recover from your separation or divorce. The DivorceCare DVD videos feature top experts on divorce and recovery subjects and case studies of people just like you, who have been through the divorce experience.

You’ll have the chance to talk about your experiences. It can be very healing to tell others what you are going through. The support group sessions include a time to talk about what you’ve seen on the DivorceCare videos and what is going on in your life. And while you have the opportunity to tell your story, there’s never pressure for you to do so if you don’t feel like it.

You’ll become part of a “family.” DivorceCare group members often tell us that they feel like their group has become a family, that they made new friends and are around people they can relate to. DivorceCare is designed to be a safe environment, and dating relationships between group participants are not encouraged (to allow you time to focus on your personal healing). See registration below.

Details:
The program runs for 13 weeks in the Connection Cafe, from 7:00 - 9:00 PM, and the cost is $25.00 per person (books included); payable on the first night via cash or cheque if possible. If wanting to pay via credit card or debit, please contact the church office (Ph: 403-948-3821).

Next DivorceCare session:
May 13th- July 29th
DivorceCare is lead by June Krefting and her team. If you have any questions, please contact June Krefting through the divorcecare website.

COMMENTS FROM RECENT DIVORCECARE PARTICIPANTS:
"Thank you for allowing this program to run in your church over the summer. It has helped me over a hard time."

"DivorceCare gave me an outlet to share and learn from others."

"I highly recommend this course. It definitely gives insight and perspective. This course is reality, not fluff. DivorceCare has helped me find hope, strength, compassion and validity."

"DivorceCare has given me hope and great support."

"DivorceCare has helped me come to terms with my divorce and provided spiritual connection."

"Thanks for being so loving and caring."

"It helps to know you are not alone."