Divorce Recovery Support Group
You don’t have to walk through separation or divorce alone.
Our Divorce Recovery Support Group is a supportive, faith-based counseling group led by professional counselors who understand the emotional and life challenges that follow divorce. In a safe and compassionate environment, participants connect with others who share similar experiences while gaining practical tools for healing and moving forward.
Using clinically informed counseling methods alongside faith-based support, this group provides guidance for navigating difficult emotions, rebuilding relationships, and finding hope for the future.
Group Details
Start Date: April 16, 2026
Duration: 13 Weeks
Day & Time: Thursdays, 6-8PM
Location: 207 Uptown Square, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Group Format: Closed Group
Participants begin together at Session 1, and if the group fills or has already started, you may reserve a place in the next group cycle.
What We Cover
Throughout the program, we'll explore topics including:
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Understanding emotional recovery after divorce
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Processing anger, grief, and loneliness
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Managing fear and anxiety about the future
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Navigating changing relationships with family and friends
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Addressing financial and legal concerns
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Learning healthy conflict resolution
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Practicing forgiveness and emotional healing
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Rediscovering identity and life as a single person
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Building hope and purpose moving forward
Who This Group Is For
This group is designed for adults who are navigating separation or divorce and are seeking support, guidance, and healing.
To ensure a safe and supportive environment, former partners will not be placed in the same group.
What You'll Gain
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Tools for processing emotions and finding healing after divorce
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Guidance for navigating relationships, conflict, and life transitions
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Practical support for moving forward with confidence and hope
Meet the Group Leaders
Timothy Lawrence, M.S., MA., A-LPC
Timothy is a therapist at the DePriest Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Before entering the counseling field, Tim had a diverse professional background that included government service, software engineering, teaching mathematics, and aviation. He has taught at both the high school level and at Middle Tennessee State University and holds master’s degrees in both Computer Science and Mental Health Counseling.
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Tim brings practical life experience to his counseling and to helping individuals navigate difficult life transitions. He has also personally experienced divorce and understands the challenges it creates for individuals and families. In addition to his clinical work, he has taught Divorce Recovery course for more than eight years, helping participants process loss, rebuild stability, and move forward in healthy ways.
Joan Downs, LPC
Joan is passionate about walking alongside people in difficult seasons of life. She believes that while life’s challenges can leave people feeling broken, hope and healing are always possible. She considers it a privilege to sit with individuals as they process their stories and begin putting the pieces of their lives back together. Her approach is rooted in empathy, patience, and the belief that many of the answers people are searching for already exist within them... sometimes they simply need support to help bring those answers to light.
Joan holds a BS in Psychology and Christian Counseling from Liberty University and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Trevecca Nazarene University. She is committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental environment where people feel seen, heard, and supported as they move forward with hope.
Join the Next Group
Space is limited to maintain a safe and supportive group environment
