About This Event
Stop Carrying the Burden Alone. Your New, Free Beginning Starts Here. You do not have to go through separation or divorce alone. Imagine a safe, steady place where you can finally heal and move forward. What if you could turn confusion into clarity and isolation into connection?
Separation and divorce leave you feeling overwhelmed, angry, uncertain, and isolated. Many try to push through it quietly, believing time alone will fix things. Often it does not.
Because you deserve a safe, steady place to heal, the New Beginnings support group is a small, guided, eight-week program specifically designed to help you regain emotional stability, legal clarity, and confidence.
The Healing After Separation and Divorce program runs once a week from 7:00 to 9:00 pm every Wednesday over eight consecutive weeks, commencing after the FREE TRIAL Session on April 8th, 2026.
The 8-Week Blueprint for Emotional and Practical Recovery
Each week focuses on a specific, high-impact challenge, combining professional guidance with practical tools you can immediately use in real life.
Emotional Stability When Everything Feels Out of Control
Early sessions focus on navigating emotional turbulence, anger, grief, guilt, and loss. You will gain essential coping strategies and emotional regulation tools to move past resentment and find a stable foundation.
Clarity Around Conflict, Finances, and Legal Stress
Move beyond the fear of the unknown. Expert-led sessions provide the guidance you need to make informed financial and legal decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and master communication for less damaging conflict resolution.
Confidence to Move Forward into the Next Chapter
Embrace your new identity and build genuine resilience. Through guided reflection, mindfulness practices, laughter yoga, and group connection, you will leave with renewed self-confidence, emotional strength, and a clear sense of direction for the future.
The 8-Week Topics Include:
- Navigating Emotional Turbulence\n- Taming the Anger Storm\n- Grieving with Grace\n- Financial and Legal Clarity\n- Conflict Resolution Mastery\n- Laughter and Mindfulness\n- Embracing Single Life\n- Brighter Horizons
This program brings you face-to-face with leading specialists who provide the expertise and guidance to help you master the legal, financial, and emotional complexities of separation.
Categories
Speakers
Thomas G. Giglione
- 25+ Years Experience as a Court-Appointed Mediator
- Licensed Private Investigator
- Divorce Real Estate Specialist - REALTOR®
Bram Sandow
- Certified Divorce Specialist (Real Estate)
- 15+ Years as REALTOR®
- Advanced Negotiator
John Sheard
- 10+ years with Office of the Children's Lawyer
- Complex property division specialist
- Experienced trial advocate
Farzana Jiwani
- Family Law Specialist since 2008
- Member of Collaborative Practice Toronto
- Formerly on Aga Khan Conciliation and Arbitration Board
Leanne Townsend
- 25+ Years Legal Experience
- Former Domestic Violence Co-Lead for 16 years
- Professor at Fanshawe College
Marlene Kazman
- Complex custody trial experience
- Precedent-setting legal strategies
- Empowering clients to understand their rights
Darlene Rites
- Founder of RITES LAW PC
- Dual role as lawyer and mediator
- Resolution-focused approach
Location
The Distillery District, Downtown Toronto
36 Distillery Lane, Suite 500
Toronto, Canada
FAQ
Who is this program for?
This program is for adults who are separated or divorced and looking for emotional support, practical guidance, and a healthier way forward. You do not need to be at a specific stage of separation to benefit.
What is the cost?
The first session on Wednesday, April 8th from 7:00-9:00 pm is a FREE TRIAL session. The cost is $49.00 + HST for the full 8-week program, including refreshments, payable on or before April 8th.
How long is the commitment?
The program runs for eight weeks, once per week, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Every Wednesday starting April 8th, 2026.
How many people are in each group?
Groups are limited to 20 to 30 participants to maintain confidentiality and meaningful engagement.
Is the program confidential?
Yes. Maintaining the privacy, trust, and confidentiality of all participants is a top priority. All discussions within the group are private.
Can I bring my spouse or partner?
No. This is a dedicated support group for individuals who are separated or divorced. It is a place for you to focus solely on your own healing and growth.
Is this a substitute for legal advice or therapy?
No. This program provides education, practical tools, and peer support for emotional and relational healing. While we feature expert guest speakers, it is not a substitute for individualized legal counsel or one-on-one therapy.
Notes
- Sessions will be live-streamed virtually with only speakers showing on the live stream
- Participants will remain anonymous and will not be filmed
- Consistent attendance is highly encouraged as sessions build on one another
- No make-up sessions or individual recordings to maintain integrity and confidentiality
- Participants should refrain from political, religious, or polarizing topics