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by Stanley Weilnau
· August 26, 2019 10:53 PM
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by Stanley Weilnau
· June 25, 2017 12:00 PM
Separation Support Meetings
Online separation support meetings are led by a New Beginnings member trained to facilitate the discussion. You may join the conversation or just listen; there is never any pressure to talk.
Click here to sign up for the free monthly newsletter.
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Like everyone else, we are finding new ways to connect. Until further notice, all NB meetings will be online. Our monthly Dinner & Movie Nights will resume when it is safe to gather.
An online meeting will never be the same as an in-person one. We don’t pretend that it is. But it is better than nothing, and we are exceedingly grateful to have this option to keep our services alive when so many other organizations must cancel, postpone or close entirely.
There are, in fact, several advantages to online discussions:
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You only have to look presentable from the neck up.
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You don’t have to drive anywhere. The gas and travel time you save can be spent shopping online or bingeing on Netflix.
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You can attend any of them, regardless of where you live.
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We can offer more of them because we don’t need physical locations.
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We can accommodate as few or as many participants as want to come.
Thank you for your flexibility and willingness to embrace change. We understand that this is
hard. NB members have always been courageous, resilient and quick to show compassion toward others. This is a chance to do that in a different way. We can do this—together.
March
DUMPERS & DUMPEES: Does it really matter who left whom? What assumptions do we make about each? How is our recovery process affected by the label we assign to ourselves?
BEGINNING TO BEGIN TO DATE: Even before you begin, so many uncertainties can get in the way: How do I approach someone? What do I talk about? What if s/he likes me? What if s/he doesn’t? How do you know you’re ready?
OPEN DISCUSSION: Bring the issues most on your mind. Get feedback & support for current challenges, & learn by listening to others what lies ahead. If you’re in a good place, celebrate your progress, & share your wisdom as a beacon to those just beginning their journey.
Sun 7 3:00-4:30pm Dumpers & DumpeesWed 10 7:30-9:00pm Open Discussion
Fri 19 8:00-9:30pm Beginning to Begin to Date
Sun 21 1:00-3:00pm Spring Brunch
Tues 30 7:30-9:00pm Open Discussion
Fri 9 Coping With Betrayal
Tues 13 Open Discussion
Wed 21 What’s Your Love Language?
Fri 30 Open Discussion
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Posted
by Stanley Weilnau
· June 25, 2017 12:00 PM
Divorce Support Group
NEW BEGINNINGS® is a marital separation 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.
A 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.
All meetings are conducted online until further notice.
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NEW BEGINNINGS GOES FULLY ONLINE
Like everyone else, we are finding new ways to connect. Until further notice, all NB meetings will be online. Our monthly Dinner & Movie Nights will resume when it is safe to gather.
An online meeting will never be the same as an in-person one. We don’t pretend that it is. But it is better than nothing, and we are exceedingly grateful to have this option to keep our services alive when so many other organizations must cancel, postpone or close entirely.
There are, in fact, several advantages to online discussions:
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You only have to look presentable from the neck up.
-
You don’t have to drive anywhere. The gas and travel time you save can be spent shopping online or bingeing on Netflix.
-
You can attend any of them, regardless of where you live.
-
We can offer more of them because we don’t need physical locations.
-
We can accommodate as few or as many participants as want to come
Thank you for your flexibility and willingness to embrace change. We understand that this is hard. NB members have always been courageous, resilient and quick to show compassion toward others. This is a chance to do that in a different way. We can do this—together.
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Discussion Meetings
March
DUMPERS & DUMPEES: Does it really matter who left whom? What assumptions do we make about each? How is our recovery process affected by the label we assign to ourselves?
BEGINNING TO BEGIN TO DATE: Even before you begin, so many uncertainties can get in the way: How do I approach someone? What do I talk about? What if s/he likes me? What if s/he doesn’t? How do you know you’re ready?
OPEN DISCUSSION: Bring the issues most on your mind. Get feedback & support for current challenges, & learn by listening to others what lies ahead. If you’re in a good place, celebrate your progress, & share your wisdom as a beacon to those just beginning their journey.
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Open Events
Online events open to any single!
Divorce 101
NEW BEGINNINGS, the COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE CENTER OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, and the MONTGOMERY COUNTY BAR FOUNDATION are co-sponsoring a 6-week program covering everything you need to know about divorce in Maryland. It is offered twice a year in Rockville and features 13 of the top family law professionals in Montgomery County as speakers.
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Resources
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Open Events
Posted
by Stanley Weilnau
· June 25, 2017 12:00 PM
Like everyone else, we are finding new ways to connect. Until further notice, all NB meetings will be online. Our monthly Dinner & Movie Nights will resume when it is safe to gather.
An online meeting will never be the same as an in-person one. We don’t pretend that it is. But it is better than nothing, and we are exceedingly grateful to have this option to keep our services alive when so many other organizations must cancel, postpone or close entirely.
There are, in fact, several advantages to online discussions:
-
You only have to look presentable from the neck up.
-
You don’t have to drive anywhere. The gas and travel time you save can be spent shopping online or bingeing on Netflix.
-
You can attend any of them, regardless of where you live.
-
We can offer more of them because we don’t need physical locations.
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We can have a meeting with as few as 2 participants, so they are less likely to be canceled.
hard. NB members have always been courageous, resilient and quick to show compassion toward others. This is a chance to do that in a different way. We can do this—together.
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Online events open to any single!
GETTING UNSTUCK THURSDAY, MARCH 25
7:30-9:00 PM
ELINOR METZ, LCPC
www.willowoaktherapy.org
FEES: $10 Members, $15 Non-Members
Unscramble the past, embrace the anger & sadness, forgive yourself & others.
Whatever your obstacles to moving forward,
find ways to get past them!
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VIRTUAL SOCIAL EVENTS
It’s not all talk! Join us for some online fun at virtual social events you can join from the safety of your home (BYO, of course):
FRIDAY, MARCH 5 • HAPPY HOUR • 5:00-6:30 PM
TUESDAY, MARCH 16 • LUNCH BREAK • NOON-1:00 PM
SUNDAY, MARCH 21 • SPRING BRUNCH • 1:00-3:00 PM
TO RSVP FOR ALL OPEN EVENTS, CONTACT CAROL RANDOLPH [email protected] or 301-924-4101
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DIVORCE 101
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by Richard Rieman
· January 28, 2014 9:01 PM
DIVORCE 101
Divorce 101 is a 6-week series of public education seminars offering an overview of the divorce process in Maryland. It is offered twice a year and features 13 of the top family law professionals in Montgomery County as speakers. Cost is $10/session or $50 for all 6.
The next offering runs Apr 15 - May 20, 2021. Cost is $10/Session or $50 for all 6.
Handouts from previous weeks are available for the same fee.
For more information, contact Carol Randolph at [email protected]
Join Us
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by Richard Rieman
· October 24, 2013 11:33 AM
New Beginnings is a separation support group based in Olney, serving the Washington D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia area. Contact us today to learn more details.
Benefits
- Monthly Newsletter
- Discounted Admission to Speakers and Social Events
- Supplemental Support Groups for specific interests (e.g., under or over age 40, parents, people without children)
- Membership Directory (published 3 times/year)
Requirements
Non-Members may attend two discussion meetings without obligation to join
- Physical separation from a spouse due to marital separation or divorce
- Former partner is not already a member
- A completed membership application form
Membership Fees (tax-deductible)
- Initial Membership (6 Months) - $35
- One Year Membership - $59
- Two Year Membership - $99
Meeting Fees
Fees are reduced while meetings are held online.
- Discussion Meetings - $5 Members / $8 Non-Members
- Speaker Meetings - $10 Members / $15 Non-Members
CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW!
(Application must be filled out, signed and mailed to New Beginnings for approval prior to membership)
Send application and payment to:
Carol Randolph
2711 Covered Wagon Way
Olney, MD 20832
301-924-4101 • [email protected]
Mailing List Sign-up
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by Richard Rieman
· October 24, 2013 10:15 AM
Simply fill out the form below, and we will contact you.
Please fill in all fields to make sure we can serve you properly. (All Fields Are Required).
Only one person of a separated or divorced couple may be on the mailing list.
Resources
Posted
by Richard Rieman
· March 18, 2013 4:28 PM
Divorce Support Resources
Here are some divorce support books that we recommend reading. Purchasing through Amazon.com by using the links below will benefit New Beginnings based in Olney.
DIVORCE RECOVERY BOOKS
Getting Past Your Breakup: How to Turn a Devastating Loss into the Best Thing That Ever Happened to You
Susan J. Elliott JD MEd(Author)
A proven roadmap for overcoming the painful end of any romantic relationship, even divorce.
He's History, You're Not: Surviving Divorce After 40
Erica Manfred (Author),
Erica Manfred shares her own divorce experience, as well as the advice of experts, with specific sections tailored to women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s.
Rebuilding: When Your Relationship Ends, 3rd Edition
Bruce Fisher (Author)
Bruce Fisher's divorce process rebuilding blocks offer a proven, supportive nineteen-step process for putting one's life back together after divorce.
Crazy Time: Surviving Divorce and Building a New Life, Revised Edition
Abigail Trafford (Author)
A common-sense, compassionate, human book about the crazy process that more than half of us go through.
Healing After Loss: Daily Meditations for Working through Grief
Martha Whitmore Hickman (Author)
For those who have suffered the loss of a loved one, here are strength and thoughtful words to inspire and comfort.
How to Survive the Loss of a Love
Peter McWilliams (Author), Harold H. Bloomfield (Author), Melba Colgrove (Author)
One of the most directly helpful books on the subject of loss ever written, the first edition of this comforting and inspiring book, published in 1976, sold nearly two million copies.
I Thought We Were Happy: Lessons My Wife Taught Me on the Road to Divorce
Jonathan L Lewis (Author)
This book bares wide the pain and confusion that an unexpected divorce unleashes. If you've been through it, you'll relate completely.
The Journey from Abandonment to Healing: Turn the End of a Relationship into the Beginning of a New Life
Susan Anderson (Author)
Designed to help all victims of emotional breakups--whether they are suffering from a recent loss, or a lingering wound from the past; whether they are caught up in patterns that sabotage their own relationships, or they're in a relationship where they no longer feel loved.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Divorce and Recovery: 101 Stories about Surviving and Thriving after Divorce
Jack Canfield (Author), Mark Victor Hansen (Author), Patty Hansen (Author)
The heartfelt stories provide support, inspiration, and sometimes humor on all the phases of divorce. New Beginnings Founder Carol Randolph appears in this book.
Divorce After 50: Your Guide to the Unique Legal & Financial Challenges
Janice Green (Author)
Matrimonial lawyer Green explores the special legal, monetary, and emotional burdens of a marital split that occurs after age 50.
Marital Separation
Robert S, Weiss (Author)
A compelling account of the personal experiences of those whose marriages have ended.
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by Richard Rieman
· March 18, 2013 3:13 PM
About Our Divorce Support Group
NEW BEGINNINGS® offers a divorce support group and an essential structure and the crucial community of others to heal the pain, speed recovery and move beyond the hurt toward a better future. Discussion meetings, expert speakers and social events provide a forum for coping with loss and betrayal, overcoming problems of trust and risk, and developing improved communication skills. It is not enough just to make the pain go away; the real task is to prevent the pain from happening again.
Only by sharing together--men and women, with and without children, the left and the leavers—can we ultimately understand that an end is also a NEW BEGINNING.
What We Do
Discussion Meetings
Online meetings are open to anyone, anywhere, who is coping with separation or divorce. Topics include issues specifically for people in the early stages of separation (Coping with Aloneness, Anger, The 8 Stages of Separation) as well as issues pertaining to dating, new relationships and personal growth. All meetings are facilitated by a member volunteer trained to guide the discussion. There is never any pressure to talk.
Guest Speakers
Attorneys, psychologists, financial planners and accountants, mediators and communication skills experts offer members the opportunity to acquire necessary information and practical assistance.
Social Events
Monthly gatherings just for fun, where everyone is single, provide a friendly place to practice new social skills.
