Unfortunately, the process can go on for years, leaving families torn apart and emotionally exhausted. Stress levels can be off the chart, and decision making can become a nightmare.Finding the next step to take can be overwhelming.
Diane Valiquette has taught Dr. Bruce Fisher's course Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends in Ottawa and the U.S. for several years. She is continually amazed at the emotional relief and growth her group members experience as they move through the twelve-week program.
Session 1, The Rebuilding Blocks. The rebuilding blocks give you an overview of the adjustment process used in this seminar to help you make your crisis into a creative experience.
Session 2, Adaptation - "But It Worked When I Was a Kid." You may have learned and developed adaptive behavior during your formative years in order to get your needs met. This adaptive behavior may become maladaptive behavior in your adult relationships. You may find it helpful to develop more authentic behavior.
Session 3, Grief - "There’s This Terrible Feeling of Loss." An important aspect of ending a love relationship is grieving your various losses of love. There is a connection between overcoming denial, grieving, and disentangling from the former love partner.
Session 4, Anger - "Damn the S.O.B.!" Ending a love relationship results in feelings of anger. Resolving this anger allows you to find forgiveness for yourself and for your former love partner. It is important to deal with your angry feelings because they can last for months and maybe years after the physical separation.
Session 5, Self-worth - "Maybe I’m Not So Bad After All." The previous sessions have helped you work through your painful feelings. Improving your feelings of self worth will help you move beyond pain and find the strength to grow.
Session 6, Transition - "I’m Waking Up and Putting Away My Leftovers." , After improving your self worth, you are emotionally stronger and ready to experience personal growth. You are ready to wake up and begin taking charge of your life.
Session 7, Openness -"I’ve Been Hiding Behind A Mask." You have been using a great deal of emotional energy trying to be someone other than who really you are. You may choose to be free to be you.
Session 8, Love - "Could Somebody Really Care for Me?" . It is okay to love yourself. The more you love yourself, the more authentically you can love others.
Session 9, Relatedness - "Growing Relationships Help Me Rebuild." The relationships that develop following the ending of an important relationship can be an important part of your growing process. You may find the friendships you make in this class help you to grow and adjust.
Session 10, Sexuality - "I’m Interested, but I’m Scared." You long for emotional intimacy but you're afraid. Intimacy starts with becoming better acquainted and more intimate with yourself. Understanding your own sexuality, and learning more about the way others feel will be very helpful.
Duration: 12 weeks, one evening per week
Cost is $480.00 includes textbook and materials
Diane Valiquette "The Divorce Coach" and Relationship Expert
Next Session Starts,September 11/08-English September 15/08-French September 16/08-English info@thesdrc.com
registration - Jun 10, 2007 Please enter your information below, print the completed form, and then send it to the address given below, together with your deposit cheque of $50.00 or payment in full, if you wish.
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