The Broken Bowl is an expressive arts workshop to process grief and loss based on the Japanese art of Kintsugi. Kintsugi embraces the concept that accepting imperfections can allow one to create a more powerful and beautiful piece of art. The bowl serves as metaphor for accepting change and finding the growth it inevitably brings. All materials are provided and no art experience is needed. Meets Monday August 5, 2024.
Hosted by Maria Curran
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28209
I am a Child Specialist in the Charlotte Collaborative Divorce Professionals Group.
Clients motivated to make change or enhance their interpersonal skills and relationships are my forte. I like working with clients of all ages on family relationships, interpersonal skills, parenting and co-parenting, anxiety/depression management, creativity and personal growth. I also have extensive experience working with domestic violence and trauma victims and adoptive families. I employ experiential techniques to enhance communication and understanding throughout the healing and growth process. I also provide Child Specialist services for collaborative/cooperative divorce candidates and parent coaching/consultation.
The Broken Bowl is an expressive arts workshop to process grief and loss based on the Japanese art of Kintsugi. Kintsugi embraces the concept that accepting imperfections can allow one to create a more powerful and beautiful piece of art. The bowl serves as metaphor for accepting change and finding the growth it inevitably brings. All materials are provided and no art experience is needed. Meets Monday August 5, 2024.
Hosted by Maria Curran
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28209
I am a Child Specialist in the Charlotte Collaborative Divorce Professionals Group.
Clients motivated to make change or enhance their interpersonal skills and relationships are my forte. I like working with clients of all ages on family relationships, interpersonal skills, parenting and co-parenting, anxiety/depression management, creativity and personal growth. I also have extensive experience working with domestic violence and trauma victims and adoptive families. I employ experiential techniques to enhance communication and understanding throughout the healing and growth process. I also provide Child Specialist services for collaborative/cooperative divorce candidates and parent coaching/consultation.
This Group focuses on the difficulties of parenting children while experiencing chronic pain. This group will explore the dynamics of parenting and chronic pain, pain de-escalation skills, pain pacing specific to parenting, exploration of children's reactions and feelings when having a parent in chronic pain or illness, and psychoeducational on pain. This group is virtual. Please visit my website for more information on days/times. Group is open to NC, SC, and GA.
Hosted by Lucy Dunning
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EdS, BC-TMC, NCC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28226
Connecting with the right therapist is critical when starting your therapeutic journey. I provide free consultations to potential clients, ensuring they feel confident when committing to their therapeutic journey. I specialize in working with patients and families who experience Chronic Illness and Pain. As a chronic illness patient and therapist, I recognize the unique and personal journey clients experience. I understand the obstacles, stigma, and barriers my clients face as they work on building their quality of life.
Co-Led with Elizabeth Field, LMFT. Our hope is to make a safe container to allow the brave women in our group to work on their personal growth with other women. Members are strongly encouraged to both support and challenge each other. We use an experiential approach of working with each person as they chose to come into the process. It is an exciting way of learning to claim more of yourself within the relationships which develop during our time together. All members of the group must have individual therapy experience.
Hosted by Michelle A Coomes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28204
I am passionate about working with individuals who possess a genuine desire to explore and understand themselves on a deeper level. If you're seeking guidance through life's transitions and yearn for a stronger sense of connection, you've come to the right place. Change is a beautiful yet challenging process, and I am here to accompany you every step of the way. Together, we will embark on a transformative journey, delving into the depths of your psyche and unraveling the complexities that make you unique. I find therapy can often be more impactful in couples/family work or in group therapy.
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Divorce Support Groups
How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?
Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.
What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?
There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.
When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?
When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.
How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.