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Separation and Divorce Support Meetings

Our discussion meetings are led by a New Beginnings member-volunteer trained to facilitate the discussion. You may join the conversation or just listen; there is never any pressure to talk.

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May

IF ONLY: It’s normal to beat ourselves up over how things might’ve been different. Does it serve a purpose, or is it just a waste of time?

EX(TRA) SPECIAL OCCASIONS: How do we handle the dates we can’t forget (wedding anniversaries & birthdays) & the family occasions we can’t avoid (graduations, weddings, funerals)? Does it get any easier over time?

VACATIONING AS A SINGLE: It can be fun! Learn where others have gone & how they have handled the change from traveling as a couple.
SUN 4 ** (Ex)tra Special Occasions ** 3:00-5:00 PM ** Kensington ** $10
SAT 10 ** If Only ** 7:30-9:30 PM ** Rockville ** $10
SUN 18 ** Vacationing as a Single ** 3:00-5:00 PM ** Arlington ** $10
FRI 30 ** Open Discussion ** 7:30-9:30 PM ** Online ** $10

June

COPING WITH ALONENESS: Are you lonely, lonesome or alone? Learn how others cope & conquer!

SMART PEOPLE/FOOLISH CHOICES: Is there an "unlucky" pattern in your choice of partners? There are alternatives!

WHO MOVED MY CHEESE?: Coping with change. How do we do it when there’s so much at once? If you get a chance to read this delightful little book before coming, it will enhance the discussion.
SUN 8 ** Smart People/Foolish Choices ** 3:00-5:00 PM ** Rockville ** $10
SAT 21 ** Coping with Aloneness ** 3:00-5:00 ** Fairfax ** $10
TUES 24 ** Open Discussion ** 7:30-9:30 PM ** Online ** $10
SUN 29 ** Who Moved My Cheese? ** 3:00-5:00 PM ** Silver Spring ** $10

 

Posted by · June 25, 2017 12:00 PM

Celebrating 46 Years!

Divorce Support

 

2025 Women Making History Award Winner: Carol Randolph

Congratulations to NB Founder and Executive Director Carol Randolph for being selected as a 2025 Women Making History Award Winner by Montgomery County Commission for Women and Montgomery Women.

 

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

May

IF ONLY: It’s normal to beat ourselves up over how things might’ve been different. Does it serve a purpose, or is it just a waste of time?
EX(TRA) SPECIAL OCCASIONS: How do we handle the dates we can’t forget (wedding anniversaries & birthdays) & the family occasions we can’t avoid (graduations, weddings, funerals)? Does it get any easier over time?

VACATIONING AS A SINGLE: It can be fun! Learn where others have gone & how they have handled the change from traveling as a couple.
SUN 4 ** (Ex)tra Special Occasions ** 3:00-5:00 PM ** Kensington ** $10
SAT 10 ** If Only ** 7:30-9:30 PM ** Rockville ** $10
SUN 18 ** Vacationing as a Single ** 3:00-5:00 PM ** Arlington ** $10
FRI 30 ** Open Discussion ** 7:30-9:30 PM ** Online ** $10

June

COPING WITH ALONENESS: Are you lonely, lonesome or alone? Learn how others cope & conquer!

SMART PEOPLE/FOOLISH CHOICES: Is there an "unlucky" pattern in your choice of partners? There are alternatives!

WHO MOVED MY CHEESE?: Coping with change. How do we do it when there’s so much at once? If you get a chance to read this delightful little book before coming, it will enhance the discussion.
SUN 8 ** Smart People/Foolish Choices ** 3:00-5:00 PM ** Rockville ** $10
SAT 21 ** Coping with Aloneness ** 3:00-5:00 ** Fairfax ** $10
TUES 24 ** Open Discussion ** 7:30-9:30 PM ** Online ** $10
SUN 29 ** Who Moved My Cheese? ** 3:00-5:00 PM ** Silver Spring ** $10
 
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OPEN EVENTS -- Any single can attend
THURS, MAY 15 ** Speaker:  “ESTABLISHING HEALTHY BOUNDARIES” ** 7:30-9:00 PM ** ONLINE
Speaker:  CATHY NUGENT, MS, LCPC, TEP (www.lptipsychodrama.com)
Getting clear on the lines you won't cross (or let others cross)
Fee in Advance:  $10 Members, $15 Non-Members
THURS, JUNE 12 ** Speaker:  “LISTEN TO YOURSELF” ** 7:30-9:00 PM ** ONLINE
Speaker: CINDY GUNRAJ (www.stillnessblooms.com)
Learning to trust your inner voice
Fee in Advance:  $10 Members, $15 Non-Members
SAT, JUNE 14 ** PARTY TIME ** 7:30-11:30 PM ** OLNEY
Preference given to members.
Fee at Door:  $20 Members, $25 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:  Fall 2025

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Open Events

Posted by · June 25, 2017 12:00 PM

Any single can attend

THURS, MAY 15 ** Speaker:  “ESTABLISHING HEALTHY BOUNDARIES” ** 7:30-9:00 PM ** ONLINE
Speaker:  CATHY NUGENT, MS, LCPC, TEP (www.lptipsychodrama.com)
Getting clear on the lines you won't cross (or let others cross)
Fee in Advance:  $10 Members, $15 Non-Members
THURS, JUNE 12 ** Speaker:  “LISTEN TO YOURSELF” ** 7:30-9:00 PM ** ONLINE
Speaker: CINDY GUNRAJ (www.stillnessblooms.com)
Learning to trust your inner voice
Fee in Advance:  $10 Members, $15 Non-Members
SAT, JUNE 14 ** PARTY TIME ** 7:30-11:30 PM ** OLNEY
Preference given to members.
Fee at Door:  $20 Members, $25 Non-Members
 

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TO RSVP FOR ALL OPEN EVENTS:

CONTACT CAROL RANDOLPH [email protected] or 301-924-4101


 

DIVORCE 101

Posted by · January 28, 2014 9:01 PM

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 online and features 13 of the top family law professionals in Montgomery County as speakers.

Cost:  $15/session or $75 for all 6 * $125/couple for all 6

Week 1: BEFORE YOU SEPARATE (Emotional Realities, Financial Realities, Legal Implications)
Week 2: BASIC LAW I (Grounds for Divorce, Elements of a Separation Agreement, Filing Process)
Week 3: BASIC LAW II, Children's Issues (Parenting Plans, Child Support)
Week 4: APPROACHES TO DIVORCE (Litigation, Mediation, Collaborative Divorce, Self-Represented)
Week 5: FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS (Marital Home, Pension/Retirement, Insurance, Spousal Support)
Week 6: FINDING SUPPORT (Counseling, Support Groups for You & Your Kids, Family & Friends)

Audio recordings of Weeks 1-5 (with handouts) and Week 6 (handouts only) are available for the same cost.

The next live offering will be TUESDAYS, MARCH 4 - APRIL 8, 7:00-9:00 PM.  

For more information, contact Carol Randolph at [email protected]

Join Us

Posted by · 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
  • Membership Directory (published 3 times/year)

NB_plant_T.pngEligibility Requirements

  • Physical separation from a spouse due to marital separation or divorce
  • Former partner is not already a member

Membership Fees (tax-deductible)

  • Initial Membership (6 Months) - $35
  • One Year Membership - $59
  • Two Year Membership - $99

Meeting Fees

Fees are reduced for online meetings.

  • Discussion Meetings (Online) - $5 Members / $8 Non-Members
  • Discussion Meetings (In Person) - $10 Members or Non-Members
  • Speaker Meetings (Online) - $10 Members / $15 Non-Members
  • Speaker Meetings (In Person) - $12 Members / $20 Non-Members

Non-Members may attend two discussion meetings without obligation to join.

We encourage you to come to at least one meeting before joining.

Click on MAILING LIST SIGN-UP to get the free monthly newsletter.

 

 

 

301-924-4101  •  [email protected]

Mailing List Sign-up

Posted by · 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.

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Posted by · March 22, 2013 9:58 AM
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Resources

Posted by · 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.jpgGetting 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.

 

history.jpgHe'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_sm.jpgRebuilding: 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.

 

crazytime.jpgCrazy 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.jpgHealing 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.

 

 survive.jpgHow 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.

 

lessons.jpgI 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.

 

journey.jpgThe 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.

 

chickensoup.jpgChicken 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.

 

after50.jpgDivorce 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.

 

separation.jpgMarital Separation
Robert S, Weiss (Author)
A compelling account of the personal experiences of those whose marriages have ended.

Posted by · March 18, 2013 3:13 PM

Divorce Support Group

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.

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