Securing Hope is a group for individuals going through the challenges of separation and/or divorce. Led by Joseph Wall, LMFT, this support group focuses on helping people cope with the difficult life transitions brought on by separation and divorce. Whether at the start of separation or already divorced, this safe environment offers support, guidance, and the emotional safety necessary to process the experiences with others going through the same.
Some of the topics discussed are:
- Co-parenting
- Issues with legal separation
- Processing guilt, shame, embarrassment
- Dealing with your “new” self
- Adjusting to the “New Normal”
- Dating issues
- Trust after infidelity
- Boundaries with exes
Groups Offered:
Co-ed Group
Tuesdays 7 pm – 7:50 pm
Ongoing Basis
Women’s Group*
Wednesdays 7 pm – 7:50 pm
10 week program
Men’s Group*
Wednesdays 8 pm – 8:50 pm
10 week program
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How much are groups?
$75 per group
Q. How long are groups?
50 minutes
Q. Who can join the groups?
Anyone who needs support through the timeframes of separation and/or divorce.
Q. What is the difference between Securing Hope versus other groups?
Other similar support groups offered in the community (i.e. community centers, churches, MeetUp, etc) are not facilitated by a trained and licensed mental health professional. Joseph is a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist trained in working with separation/divorce challenges. These groups are structured and designed with a clinical foundation coming from years of experience working with this population.
Q. Is attendance mandatory to all of the groups?
Commitment to 10 weeks is required for the gender specific groups (Women’s and Men’s groups). The co-ed group is not restricted by attendance requirements.
Q. Do I have to live in northern Virginia to attend?
You do not have to reside in northern Virginia to participate in these groups! Any resident in the state of Virginia or Pennsylvania can enroll and attend!