Confidential support group for newly separated or those going through or having gone through a divorce. Groups are held several times a month and facilitated by a certified life coach who also has a masters degree in Psychology and over 10 years experience.

Are you a young widow/widower who's having a hard time finding others in your situation because of your age? The goal of this group is to get together those under 55 in the northern VA, MD and DC metro area who have lost their partners. We talk, laugh, cry, and support each other as we navigate our new lives. This group is only open to people who have lost a partner, regardless of marital status or sexual/gender orientation. Although members of our group have gone on to form relationships based …

NEW CLASS: STARTING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2013; WASHINGTON, DC 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Greetings and you can recover from separation and divorce because we did! We have ongoing meetings in the Washington, DC Metro Area - Downtown Washington, DC (ALL LOCATIONS WITHIN 1 or 2 Blocks from Metro Stations). DivorceCare is a network of thousands of divorce recovery support groups meeting worldwide, structured as a weekly seminar/support group session that combines teaching and small group discussion. We meet …

This is a group for widows and widowers of all ages who are interested in meeting others in similar circumstances in a social setting. This is meant to be just a "social support" group rather than a grief support group. While we have no formal programs, our common experience provides a comfortable social setting for us.  We get together for dinner, movies, theatre, book discussions and more!

This meetup group is exclusively for straight spouses in and around Richmond, Virginia. Our purpose is to give straight spouses a safe and confidential place to talk with others who have been there. Current or former straight spouses and partners of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people are welcome to share in the conversation (or just be there to listen). Whether you have been aware that you are a straight spouse for decades or you just found out yesterday - this group is here for you. …

“O Holy Vibration, Boom on the shores of my consciousness.  Break the limiting boundary of my consciousness in the body.  Reverberate through my body, mind, soul, my surroundings, the cities, the earth, the planets, the universe, and every particle of creation.  Unite my consciousness with cosmic consciousness." Parahamansa Yogananda Welcome to your Higher Vibration World! Every year, a plethora of new methods and techniques to cleanse, purge, detoxify and infuse ourselves with vitality and a n …

Divorce is one of the most traumatic and stressful things that can happen in a person's life. This group is open to everyone of all faiths, ages, genders and sexual preferences. It does not matter what stage of separation or divorce that you find yourself in. We provide an outlet for people experiencing this journey to talk to each other. After all, many of us have lost friends, homes, financial stability, security, and in some cases our children and our self worth. We offer everyone the opportu …

The Twilight Brigade Mission: We are committed to the active practice of compassionate service through the worldwide mobilization and training of volunteers to provide a loving presence for those approaching death, thereby helping ensure that no one need die alone. We are a Volunteer Service Organization We are an Educational Organization Our Volunteers are trained to maintain confidentiality, provide unconditional positive regard, maintain an attitude of acceptance, maintain a sense of hopefuln …

We have created and facilitated “Circle of Support” and you are invited! Our Circle meets to support anyone - anyone - who is grieving. The Circle of Support invites participants to come together to learn and share their feelings, thoughts, questions, challenges and concerns. Participants who attend our Circle of Support Grief Group know they have a place to: Feel Safe, to say what’s inside Help to Understand Their Experience Help to Foster Their Confidence Feel Assurance That They Matt …

WHAT WE DO: We provide a variety of mindfulness meditation experiences (classes, workshops, retreats, mentoring, one-to-one teaching, and therapy), including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) 8-week classes. "As long as you are breathing, there is more right with you than there is wrong with you, no matter how ill or hopeless you may feel." - Jon Kabat-Zinn Our mission is to help you open up to all that you are and all that you can be thr …

GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member or friend, you’ve probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. GriefShare groups meet weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life.

Self Mutilators Anonymous is a recovery group based off of the twelve steps and twelve traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous to help people who struggle with a self-harm addiction. I am a recovering self-harmer and I would like to start a group where other self-harmers who are looking for support and fellowship in recovering from this terrible addiction can meet once a week at my home (until I can afford a more formal meeting place), learn about this addiction, ways to cope, …

We understand how heartbreaking the loss of your faithful companion can be and we would like to offer our support during this sad time. As a part of our commitment to the human-animal bond and our clients, we have formed the first pet loss support group for those in the Hampton Roads area who have suffered the loss of a pet. Meetings alternate between the Main Library in Hampton, VA and the Central Library in Virginia Beach, VA. Details regarding the group’s facilitators and schedule will be pos …

The ending of a romantic relationship can be one of the most painful and difficult events that you can experience. Someone important to you has suddenly disappeared from your life. You experience a loss, and that loss is called "heartbreak." Along with this loss comes a whole basket of feelings and emotions, including depression, anxiety, anger, denial, etc. What further complicates this loss, however, is the fact that the other person has the nerve to still be alive! And that comes with a lot o …