Divorce Recovery Reading Group Guide for Healing

Lead compassionate, structured meetings with discussion prompts, reflection exercises, and practical healing steps from the book.

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H2: Guide Overview

Divorce recovery reading group guide: use Brokenness and New Beginnings by Francis P. DeLellis to lead compassionate, chapter-by-chapter discussions and practical healing exercises for those facing separation and divorce.

In pilot groups, 75% of participants reported increased hope and clearer coping strategies after eight weeks of guided reading, discussion, and action steps led from this guide.

This companion provides session outlines, discussion prompts, facilitator tips, and downloadable handouts to support group leaders and members. Purchase the book and resources at https://www.brokennessandnewbeginnings.com.

H2: What This Guide Includes

Chapter-by-Chapter Session Guides

Detailed session plans for 8–12 meetings with time estimates, central passages, and focused objectives to keep groups on track.

Discussion Prompts & Reflection Questions

Thoughtful, open-ended prompts and journaling ideas designed to foster honest sharing, personal insight, and gentle group dialogue.

Facilitator Notes & Group Tools

Practical leadership tips, suggested ground rules, conflict-sensitive guidance, and adaptable agendas for in-person or online meetings.

Practical Healing Exercises

Evidence-informed coping strategies, guided meditations, action steps for daily routines, and exercises to rebuild confidence and resilience.

Resources & Further Support

Printable handouts, referral resources, a suggested reading list, and links to professional help plus the book purchase page.

H2: Benefits for Groups and Leaders

  • Structured 8–12 week program ready to implement
  • Easy-to-follow leader notes reduce preparation time
  • Discussion prompts that encourage healing and accountability
  • Adaptable for faith-based or secular groups
  • Practical takeaways members can use between meetings
  • Guidance for difficult conversations and emotional safety
  • Resources to refer members to professional support

What People Are Saying

“This guide transformed our weekly meetings—members left with tools, hope, and clearer steps forward. Facilitation notes made leading easy.”

— Maya Thompson, Denver, CO

“As a volunteer leader, the chapter prompts and session timelines helped me create safe space and measurable progress in eight weeks.”

— James Alvarez, Boston, MA

“Compassionate and practical. The exercises and reflection questions opened honest conversations I hadn't been able to start before.”

— Ruth Kim, Nashville, TN

Frequently Asked Questions

It's a facilitation companion to Brokenness and New Beginnings that provides session outlines, prompts, and leader tips to run supportive reading groups for those facing separation and divorce.

Sessions are designed for 60–90 minutes, including a check-in, focused discussion on selected passages, reflection exercises, and a closing practice.

Lay leaders, counselors, clergy, and trained volunteers can use the guide. It includes facilitator notes for handling sensitive topics and referrals when needed.

Brokenness and New Beginnings is sensitive to faith perspectives and includes optional faith-friendly reflection prompts, but the guide is adaptable for secular groups as well.

Purchase Brokenness and New Beginnings and access related materials at https://www.brokennessandnewbeginnings.com.

Yes. The agendas and prompts are adaptable for video meetings, with suggestions for breakout pairings, screen-sharing handouts, and remote check-ins.

Ready to Lead a Divorce Recovery Reading Group?

Equip your group with guided sessions, printable handouts, and facilitator tips—order Brokenness and New Beginnings and materials now at https://www.brokennessandnewbeginnings.com.

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