Divorce Adjustment Seminar

When a marriage breaks down, for whatever reason, IT HURTS! It is hard enough facing all the practical changes that this brings to one’s life — strained finances, moving, getting a job, parenting issues, etc. But on top of all these stresses is emotional upheaval and adjustment.

To face this alone is an extremely heavy burden. Since we as Christians care deeply when another is hurt, the Divorce Adjustment Seminar is a response the Catholic Church in Kalamazoo offers to those trying to put their lives back together after a separation or divorce.

Topics Covered:

Am I the Only One?

Facing My Emotions Particularly the negative ones of anger and bitterness.

Assertiveness

"But I have never done this before; I feel nervous and inadequate."

Self Esteem and Identity

"Who am I now that I am single again?"

Parent-Child Issues

Custody, single parenting, visitation, dealing with my own parents, etc.

Clarifying New Sexual Roles "Is it appropriate to date? It feels so awkward."
Where Do I Stand With My God and My Church?

When is an annulment appropriate? What about remarriage?

Additional topics as determined by the needs of the group.

Sessions are scheduled for the fall and the spring. They run once a week for six weeks for two hours each evening, 7-9 pm. They are held at the Diocesan Chancery Building, 215 N Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo.

DATES: TBA

Cost: $35.

Scholarships and arrangements for flexible payment are available for those for whom the fee would be a hardship.

Registration or Further Information:
Call (269) 349-8714, ext. 112/113
or email:jbodway@dioceseofkalamazoo.org