In the Beginning…Coping with Life Alone is a one-day introductory program offered via video conference tecnology (e.g., Zoom). It is designed to help those who are grieving the loss of a spousal relationship due to death, divorce or separation. The program helps the participants begin to deal with the loss and focus on what lies …
Moving Forward with Hope…Coping with Life Alone ONLINE (formerly known as just “Coping with Life Alone ONLINE”) is a multi-session, remote program designed to help those who are grieving the loss of a spousal relationship due to death, divorce, or separation. This program helps participants explore the impact of their loss and how to handle …
In the Beginning…Coping with Life Alone is a one-day introductory program designed to help those who are grieving the loss of a spousal relationship due to death, divorce or separation. The program helps the participants begin to deal with the loss and focus on what lies ahead. It is a day of support for those …
Beyond Beginning Experience is a follow-up weekend program for those who have previously attended a Beginning Experience® Weekend and have achieved some degree of acceptance of their spousal relationship loss. The program team will guide and encourage the participants as they examine their values, gifts and desires and consider new avenues for a fruitful, fulfilling …
Building Happiness is a multi-session program for those who are looking to take ownership of their own happiness after the end of their spousal relationship. This program helps participants better understand themselves and how they relate to others. Participants are invited to examine their approach to being happy and to realize that personal happiness can …
Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends is a multi-session, in-depth program of relationship insight and self- awareness. The program helps participants come to know, accept, and understand themselves on a deeper level. The book, Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends, by Dr. Bruce Fisher and Dr. Robert Alberti, is the foundation of the program. The participants are …
Continued Beginnings is a multi-session program offered to those who have attended a Beginning Experience Weekend, delving further into the Weekend topics. It fosters continued growth on the participants’ healing journey and creates community among those who have attended a weekend. For information on all team locations, please look under Find a Program. There you will …
Who Am I Now? is a set of three six-week support programs for ages 5-8, 9-12, and 13-17
Young Adult Beginning Experience® is a weekend program for ages 18-25 and up.
Young People’s Beginning Experience® is a weekend program for ages 12-17.
Children’s Beginning Experience® is a Saturday-Sunday program for ages 8-12.
The loss of a parent through death, or a changed parental relationship through divorce or separation, is a traumatic experience for children of all ages. In dealing with these losses, they may become withdrawn, fearful, insecure, act out for no apparent reason, become confused or depressed, and often blame themselves. Beginning Experience programs provide help …
Moving Forward with Hope…Coping with Life Alone (formerly known as just “Coping with Life Alone”) is a multi-session, in-person program designed to help those who are grieving the loss of a spousal relationship due to death, divorce, or separation. This program helps participants explore the impact of their loss and how to handle the feelings …
Some additional programs help those who have been through the Weekend to continue the support offered during that experience. Other programs are independent of the Weekend but still provide help for those grieving a marital loss. Continued Beginnings Rebuilding Building Happiness Beyond Beginning Experience NOTE: Not every program is offered in every community.
The Beginning Experience® Weekend program creates the time and space to delve deeply into the emotional aftermath of the loss of a spousal relationship. Through listening, writing, and sharing, the participants explore the various aspects of the grief journey in a safe and caring environment. Participants are encouraged to look in new ways at their …
