While unfortunate, it’s true that half of first marriages end in divorce, and 60 percent of second marriages and a full 70 percent of third marriages do the same.
A new Doylestown nonprofit is working to break that troubling cycle and offer ways to decrease the often overwhelming challenges divorce can bring.
With a mission to “empower and offer community to individuals as they navigate through their divorce transition and ensure children are fully protected and prioritized,” the Divorce Recovery Center has opened its doors at 95 W. Court St. in Doylestown Borough.
“There are very few resources for healing from divorce and finding resources for starting over,” said Luke Porter, the DRC’s board chairperson. “The Divorce Recovery Center is such a place, one that’s safe for families and kids to come and share,” he said.
The center is there to offer support “during, right after and beyond a divorce for healing and grieving,” added Porter.
“There can be a lot of conflict during the divorce process and it’s important to have an impartial group where you can share those feelings and have open communication.”
Additionally, the Divorce Recovery Center offers “trusted sources” to those needing help as they navigate financial matters...” said Porter.
The center’s “Weekly Dose Group” meetings provide a space for those facing the struggles of divorce.
“We foster empathy and well-being,” said Denise Palmer, a group facilitator, who was recently named the center’s director of programs and outreach.
Another critical program the DRC established is its four-week “Coping with Parental Alienation” course. Here, parents will find a licensed counselor to help them develop strategies to reduce the harm such alienation can bring.
For information, visit divorcerecoverycenter.org.
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