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Run
by Patricia Stryd
An opportunity to gain the perspectives,
skills, time and personal growth nececessary to successfully
move on to a fulfilling life.
Every
Thursday 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Thornton Avenue Baptist Church
4500
Thornton Avenue
510-797-7910
Every
evening includes skills training presentations and small group
discussions.
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Cost:
$5.00 per session
Ongoing "Drop-In" Group |
People
of all ages and lengths of separation are welcome. |
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Questions
People Ask ...
What happens each Thursday evening?
Each session begins with a 30-40
minute presentation on one of 25 topics related to recovery
from separation and divorce. This is followed by a short snack
time for socializing. Participants then break into small groups,
each led by a trained leader, and answer prepared questions
related to the topic for the evening.
Who comes to the group?
Men
and women of all ages and lengths of separation are welcome.
Some have come the week of separation, or even before. Others
have attended five or more years after the divorce. Some people
come after ending a significant non-marriage relationship.
The average attendance is 20 people. There is a good balance
of men and women, those with children and those without.
What if I can't come every week?
Each
session is self-contained so you can begin or end the group
any time you want. As a drop-in group we welcome you to come
any time you can, for as many sessions as you want to come.
It is not uncommon for people to attend the group for a year
or longer. Significant growth is seen in those who attend
the group for at least six months. Each person decides how
long he/she wants to attend.
What
if I have a hard time talking in a group?
It's always hard to go into a new situation, with new people.
We respect people moving at their own speed when they feel
ready. No person is required to talk or share. The group is
always adding new people, so you'll only be "the new
one" on the first night!
Do you address the needs of single parents?
Some of our topics are especially geared to the needs of children,
parenting and co-parenting.
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Issues
Addressed: |
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Anger
Denial
Loneliness
Guilt |
Rejection
Grief
Letting
Go
Friendship |
Trust
Love
Leftovers
Sexuality |
Self-Concept
Responsibility
Singleness
Freedom |
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Patricia
Stryd
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist |
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Pat
is a licensed therapist with a private practice in Fremont.
She has done extensive research in the area of divorce recovery
and has led the Community Divorce Recovery Group since 1991.
Pat's journey with divorce began in 1988 when she was left with
three young children. She remained a single parent for eight
years before her marriage in 1995.
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Her
positive outlook and approach gives people in crisis new hope
to do the hard work of recovery.
E-mail: farrstryd@comcast.net
Phone: 510-797-9322
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Sponsored
by Thornton Avenue Baptist Church
The
Community Divorce Recovery Group is a ministry outreach of Thornton
Avenue Baptist Church. The church is dedicated to meeting some
of the hopes and hurts in our community and encouraging others
along their spiritual journeys. As a Community Group, we are
open to all in our community, regardless of religious or church
affiliation. Other small groups are available through the church
for those interested in growing their spiritual lives. |
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Centerville Fellowship (Fremont, California) of Alcoholics
Anonymous meets at the church regularly. Please contact East
Bay Intergroup Central Office (510-839-8900) for more details.
Download
the latest meeting schedule here!
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