Celebrating 45 Years!

Divorce Support

 

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NEW BEGINNINGS® is a support group for separated and divorced men and women based in the DC metro area (MD, DC and VA). Established in 1979, we are the oldest and only group in the metro area that deals strictly with separation/divorce and is open to people with or without children. 

support_in_hand.pngA marital separation is a wrenching experience which can happen to anyone at any time for a variety of reasons. We believe that by sharing feelings with other people in similar situations, we can gain a better perspective on the process of separation and thereby begin to build a new life. This is our first task—because the one certainty is that our lives cannot remain the same.

NEW BEGINNINGS® discussion meetings are offered several times a month and are open to non-members. Led by member volunteers trained to guide the discussion, these meetings offer a chance to talk to others who share and understand your concerns.

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We offer three in-person discussion meetings each month--two in MD/DC & one in VA. 

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Discussion Meetings

 

December

COPING WITH THE HOLIDAYS:  EVERYONE, coupled or uncoupled, experiences stress at the holidays–from practical issues like where & with whom to eat the big meal(s), how to divide your time, giving & receiving gifts, to the bigger questions of where you are in your life. What are the particular issues for you this year?

FAMILY TIES:  How did your immediate & extended family respond to your separation? What has been the impact on relationships with siblings, parents, in-laws & grand-kids?

OPPOSITE SEX FRIENDS:  Many of us never have one until we separate. What makes these relationships unique? How do we establish & maintain them?

FRI 6 ** Coping With the Holidays ** 7:30-9:00 PM ** Olney ** $10
SUN 15 ** Family Ties ** 3:00-5:00 PM ** Kensington ** $10
SUN 22 ** Opposite Sex Friends ** 3:00-5:00 PM ** Fairfax  ** $10

 

January

CRAZY TIME: SURVIVING SEPARATION: It's normal to be crazy! How LONG will it last? Share your feelings & experiences with others.

HARNESSING HOPE: Why are some people defeated by adversity while others conquer & even triumph? What has helped you through this crisis? How can we invite more hope into our lives?
BUILDING NEW SOCIAL NETWORKS: What to do & where to go to expand social and support networks, especially if recently separated.
SUN 5 ** Building New Social Networks ** 3:00-5:00 PM ** Rockville
SUN 12 ** Crazy Time: Surviving Separation ** 3:00-5:00 PM ** Silver Spring
FRI 31 ** Harnessing Hope ** 7:30-9:30 PM ** Arlington
 
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OPEN EVENTS -- Any single can attend
THURS, JAN 23 ** Speaker:  “JUMPSTART YOUR DATING LIFE” ** 8:00-9:30 PM ** ONLINE
Speaker:  AMY SCHOEN, MBA, CPCC, PCC (www.MotivatedToMarry.com)
Ten strategic & easy steps to meet the right people, online or in person
Fee in Advance:  $10 Members, $15 Non-Members

 

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Divorce 101

NEW BEGINNINGS and the COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE CENTER OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY co-sponsor a 6-week program covering everything you need to know about divorce in Maryland.  It is offered twice a year and features 13 of the top family law professionals in Montgomery County as speakers.  Audio recordings available for Weeks 1-5.

NEXT SESSION:  Spring 2025

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New Beginnings, Inc. • 2711 Covered Wagon Way • Olney, MD 20832 • 301-924-4101

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