The dissolution of a serious relationship is a
life-changing event that can be incredibly difficult and
confusing. Though moving on can be a slow
and challenging process, help is available. In no
particular order, here are some relationship experts therapists,
and programs dedicated to guiding people through this
tough time.
Coming in at # 1 DivorceCare is a
program of Church Initiative aimed at connecting people
navigating this new time in their lives. Thousands
of DivorceCare support groups meet weekly around the
world and are led by knowledgeable, compassionate individuals
who understand what people are going through.
During the first part of the meeting, members
of each DivorceCare group watch a video seminar
featuring experts on divorce and recovery subjects. After
viewing the video, participants spend time as a
support group, discussing what is going on in
each other's lives. Members can also sign up
to receive daily email encouragement.
# 2 on our list is Dr. Karen
Finn a divorce coach, life coach, and writer.
She works with people in all phases of
separation, from individuals who have given up completely
to couples who want to save their relationships.
When her marriage ended in 2002, she struggled
with feelings of uncertainty loneliness anger, and sadness
before finally moving on and reclaiming her happiness.
Now she helps others to move on from
the repercussions of their divorces and find the
direction they need to be confident and happy
again. She offers personalized, private coaching as well
as group workshops. Her book On the Road
from Heartbreak to Happiness provides a step-by-step guide
to healing.
At # 3 is Mend an app for
heartbreak that guides people through breakups. For founder
Elle Huerta, the program's philosophy is inspired by
the Japanese art of kintsugi, where shattered pottery
is mended with gold so that the cracks
are illuminated, not hidden. The belief is that
the pottery is more beautiful for having been
broken, and Huerta's philosophy is that the same
can be true of broken hearts.
Mend's self-care activities are based on research and
each person's experience is customizable. Users can get
support from relationship experts as well as from
fellow members of the app's community via discussion
channels There are also numerous classes on relationship-themed
topics, including Getting Clarity Manifesting Love and Dating
Again After Heartbreak
At # 4 Rachel A. Sussman, LCSW is
a licensed psychotherapist, relationship expert writer, and lecturer.
She is the founder of Sussman Counseling, a
psychotherapy practice based in New York City, specializing
in treating couples and individuals with relationship dilemmas.
She is the author of The Breakup Bible
The Smart Woman's Guide to Healing from a
Breakup or Divorce
Sussman provides mental health services, including in-person telephone,
and video counseling sessions for individuals and couples.
Recognized nationally as an authority on relationships, she
has been featured in numerous media outlets, including
NPR, The Washington Post, and The New York
Times. She also consults with companies to discuss
predict, and interpret relationship trends.
# 5 is Rediscovering U, which provides education
and support for women transitioning through a divorce
and into a new life. It was founded
by Barb Greenberg, a divorce transition specialist and
author of the books Hope Grew Round Me
and After the Ball A Woman's Tale of
Reclaiming Happily Ever After
No matter what stage a person is at
in the divorce process, Rediscovering U offers the
opportunity to attend local classes where participants can
meet face to face, share their stories, and
learn from top experts within a safe, informal
atmosphere. The program's online resources offer additional education
support, and helpful insights into the journey of
divorce.