Divorce and Separation Group Toronto – New Beginnings In-Person Support
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Join the Divorce and Separation Group Toronto
Looking for a fresh start? Our New Beginnings In-Person Support group is here to help you navigate the ups and downs of divorce and separation. Connect with others who get it, share your story, and find strength in a supportive community. This is your safe space to heal, grow, and move forward together.
In-person sessions ensure real connections and meaningful conversations. Come as you are and take the first step toward a brighter tomorrow!
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- all ages
- In person
- Paid parking
Location
36 Distillery Lane suite 500
36 Distillery Lane
#suite 500 Toronto, ON M5A 3C4 Canada
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WEEK 1 – SESSION AGENDA
Theme: Navigating Emotional Turbulence Duration: 90 minutes (7:00 PM – 8:30 PM) Format: In-person group session ⸻ 7:00 – 7:10 PM — Welcome & Group Orientation • Facilitator introduction and background • Overview of the 8-week journey and session themes • Review of privacy, confidentiality & group respect guidelines (Guidelines align with the goal of providing emotional support, structure, and safety.) 7:10 – 7:20 PM — Participant Introductions • Each participant briefly shares name & what brought them here (optional) • Set expectations: no pressure to disclose personal details • Build comfort and early trust within group (Consistent with the program’s therapeutic, community-building objectives.)  ⸻ 7:20 – 7:35 PM — Overview of Emotional Turbulence After Separation • What emotional turbulence is • Why confusion, fear, anger & sadness occur • Normalizing emotional overwhelm after divorce (Matches the theme of Week 1: understanding overwhelming emotions.) 
Coping Strategies & Emotional Recovery Tools
• Mind–body grounding strategies • Journaling and reflection prompts • Identifying emotional triggers • Introduction to self-regulation and breathing (Supports the program goal of helping participants develop coping strategies.)  ⸻ 7:55 – 8:10 PM — Group Activity: Emotional Mapping • Participants privately map emotions they experience most • Pair discussion (optional) • Group reflection led by facilitator (Activity builds insight, confidence, and normalization.)  ⸻
Introducing and Announcing the Guest Speakers and 8-Week Path Ahead
— Introducing the 8-Week Path Ahead Brief preview of upcoming sessions, including: • Anger management • Grief processing • Conflict resolution • Financial & legal clarity • Laughter & mindfulness • Single-life rebuilding (Content drawn from full program structure.)  ⸻ 8:20 – 8:30 PM — Q&A + Homework Assignment Homework: • Daily 5-minute reflection journal on emotional triggers • Prepare one question or topic for Week 2 (Anger Storm) Closing remarks: • Reminder of confidentiality • Encouragement to reach out if struggling • Thank participants for their courage
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THOMAS G. GIGLIONE
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