Support Groups


Pack Your Parachute: A 3-Week Seminar for Women Going Through a Divorce
Contemplating divorce? Already in the process? Join other women in a supportive and confidential setting and acquire the legal, financial, and psychological tools you need to guide you through the process and soften your landing. Thursday evenings, Held in Brookline. Pre-registration required. Space is limited. $250 for all three sessions.

When: March 11, 18 and 25th, 2010, 6:00-8:30 PM
Where: Brookline, MA
Contact: Lise Motherwell, Psy.D. for more information at 617-738-7660 X2 or
Email: motherwell@post.harvard.edu

Apart and Together: A Support Group for Navigating the Divorce Process
An on-going support and therapy group for women who are separated or divorced. This group is for those who want to talk with others about their losses, feelings, and hope for the future in a supportive and confidential environment. It offers a place to listen, be heard, and be understood as you negotiate the divorce process. Group is held at 1180 Beacon Street, Suite 4B, Brookline. T-accessible and metered parking available.

When: Mondays from 6:30-7:45 PM
Where: 1180 Beacon Street, Suite 4B
Brookline, MA
Contact: Lise Motherwell, Psy.D. 617-738-7660 X2 for more information or
Email: motherwell@post.harvard.edu


Endings and New Beginnings: Divorce Groups for men and women going through a separation or divorce
The divorce process can be an overwhelming and lonely experience. Sharing with others who are also dealing with this painful loss, in a supportive and confidential group, can aid the healing process and provide opportunities for personal growth. Please call Kelley to learn more about these groups.

When: Tuesday Evening (this group is currently being formed)
Wednesday evenings - 6:00 PM (this is an ongoing group that has room for more members)

Where: Wellesley, MA
Contact: Kelley Bothe, 781-239-3365 or
Email: kelleybothe@comcast.net

Separation/Divorce Support Group
Support group for adults who have been separated/divorced for less than a year. Particular emphasis on moving forward.

When: 6 Tuesday evenings
7:15-8:45 PM
Where: 6 White Rd., Wayland, MA 01778
Contact: Michele Diamond, 508-358-4455

Divorce Recovery
On-going eight week support groups for separated or divorced men and women. Topics include: anger, depression, acceptance, letting go, handling loneliness, moving ahead, rebuilding self-esteem, and setting boundaries.

Where: First Congregational Church, 100 Winter Street, Norwood, MA 02062
Contact: 781-762-3320

Divorce Support Group
A support group for men and women who are divorced, separated, or will soon be divorcing.

When: 2 Tuesdays Each Month
6:30-7:44 PM
Must register for at least two meetings
Where: 6 Colonial Drive, Westboro, MA 01581
Contact: Sylvia Sirignano, 508-366-7557

Endings and New Beginnings
The divorce experience can be an overwhelming, frightening, and lonely life experience. Sharing with others who are going through a similar life transition in a confidential group can support and encourage the healing process, allowing important personal growth to occur. Please call Kelley to learn more about her ongoing groups.

When: Wednesdays 6:15 PM
Where: Wellesley, MA
Coming: Mondays in Concord at 5:00 PM
Cost: $45 per group; initial evaluation fee of $110
Contact: Kelley Bothe, 781-239-3365 or
Email: kelleybothe@comcast.netu

Single Dads Support Group
Stepfamily Support Group (for parents)
Parents of Difficult Teens Group
Relationship Therapy Group


When: 2 Evenings Monthly
Email registration: GSmithLICSW@aol.com
Where: 6 Colonial Drive, Westboro, MA 01581
Contact: Glenn F. Smith LICSW, 508-366-7557

New Beginnings Singles Support Group

When: Thursdays: 7-8:45 PM
Where: Wellesley Hills
Contact: Dave Striker, 781-235-8612

New Millennium Divorce Support Group
A Non-Profit Support Group. New Topics and Calendar every Month. Dealing with Topics such as: Anger, Loneliness,Survival, Children's, Finances, Forgiveness, Acceptance, Faith and Prayer, Moving on, Planning for your new Future.

When: Every Sunday evening
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Where: St. Michael's School, 15 Sixth St. (corner of Bridge and 6th Sts.), Lowell MA
Contact: Carlos Kilberg, 978-957-2063
Email: cck3353@comcast.net

Parents Without Partners
Community-Based group for single parents, organized and run by participants.
Consult your local phone book for a group near you or visit their website: www.parentswithoutpartners.org


Families First Parenting Programs
Various programs providing education and support to parents

Website: www.families-first.org
Email: info@families-first.org
Phone: 617-868-7687

The Meeting Place
Supervised child access serving eastern Middlesex county

Where: Cambridge MA
Contact: Robert Straus, 617-354-2275

The Divorced Catholics Group
Free Weekly support/social group

When: Thursdays
Where: Paulist Center, 5 Park St., Boston
Contact: 617-742-4460

Separation and Divorce
Group Solutions Network

When: Thursdays
Where: Boston area
Contact: 800-883-3918


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