Online Spring Support Group

Feb. 26, 2026 - April 16, 2026

Schedule: The 2026 Online Spring Support group will take place on Thursday evenings Feb. 26 through April 16, with the the exception of Holy Thursday (April 2). Please see the schedule below for exact dates and time.

Content: Each support group session will include prayer and a presentation by dynamic Catholic leaders who are either adult children of divorce or separation themselves, or experts in a relevant field. After the presentations, there will be either guided small group break-outs or large-group Q&A with the speaker. Small groups give participants a chance to process together what they just heard, share how they are progressing on personal healing, and share experiences with a supportive, compassionate group of peers and trained support group leaders. In between sessions, participants will be given guided journaling prompts to continue their reflection and prayer.

Topics and Speakers: Coming soon!

Online community: Participants will have access to our exclusive, private online community where they can interact between sessions, such as talking with other attendees, participating in topical discussions, and asking questions of the speakers. After the support group ends, participants will have FREE access to our larger moderated, online community for alumni, for ongoing support and encouragement. (This is a yearly value of $350 - included for free to support group participants!)

Access to recorded videos: The live support group presentations will be recorded and participants will have private access to them for three months. (Small group sessions are not recorded.)

Cost: $199 for ages 26+ and $139 for participants ages 18-25

Scholarships are available for those who financially need them! You can request one using this online form.

Topics, Dates, and Presenters

Photo credit: University of Wisconsin-Madison

First Session: Forgiveness as Healing in Christ: "I will remove the hearts of stone, and give them hearts of flesh" (Ez 11:19)

What happens when we are wounded by the injustices of others? Why is forgiveness so difficult, and why does it matter for healing? In this session, we will explore the Catholic understanding of forgiveness, what it is and is not, and how Christ’s mercy can bring healing to our hearts and to our families.

Thursday, February 26, 2026, 8:15-10:00 PM EST

Speaker: Dr. Robert Enright

Dr. Robert Enright is a licensed psychologist and holds the Aristotelian Professorship in Forgiveness Science in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. A member of the Catholic Church, he was the first to publish a scientific study on person-to-person forgiveness in 1989 and is the founder of the International Forgiveness Institute, established in 1994.

In recognition of his groundbreaking work, Dr. Enright received the Expanded Reason Award in 2019 for Forgiveness Therapy and the American Psychological Foundation Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology in 2022. For decades, his work has focused on the role of forgiveness in healing individuals, families, communities, and even regions affected by conflict. His latest book, Forgiving as Unity with Christ, is published by EWTN Publishing and carries the Imprimatur of Bishop Hying of Madison, Wisconsin.

Followed by small-group breakout session.

Additional topics and speakers coming soon!

Frequently Asked Questions:

Who should attend this support group?

The Life-Giving Wounds support group is for any adult (18+) whose parents are divorced or separated. This includes people whose parents divorced, separated, received a declaration of nullity (annulment), dissolved a cohabitation, or were never married and are no longer together. While these situations have important differences, the retreat content speaks to the common wound of losing the love of your parents together. The two situations not addressed by the retreat are the loss of a parent through death or being placed for adoption.

How is this support group different from the Life-Giving Wounds retreat?

Past participants of the Life-Giving Wounds retreat will notice that some of the topics in the support group are similar to those discussed on the retreat. But the support group presentations will go deeper into the topic, address new themes, offer more advice, and give new perspectives from new presenters. For first-time attendees, it is okay if you haven’t attended the retreat - you will still be able to get a lot out of the content and experience! Finally, the support group does not include any printed materials like the retreat does.

Is the support group professional therapy?

No, Life-Giving Wounds support groups should not be confused with a traditional, psychological support group led by a licensed counselor or psychologist. Life-Giving Wounds ministry is not psychological counseling. Instead, we provide trained, peer-based leaders who offer spiritual and practical guidance, advice, support, and community, grounded in virtue. Our ministry complements professional therapy groups, and we encourage professional therapy whenever it is beneficial to do so. Life-Giving Wounds is proud to work closely with many psychologists and counselors who both advise us in our ministry and from time-to-time help out in other various capacities, such as offering presentations. For a resource about seeking therapy, please see our blog article “Seeking Therapy as an Adult Child of Divorce”.

Will the support group sessions be recorded?

Yes. Due to high demand, the presentations will be video recorded and made available to registered attendees for three months after the session through a secure portal. Only the presentations are recorded, not the small group sessions.

Can I receive a refund after I register?

You may request a refund on your registration up until 7 days before the start of the support group. Within 7 days of the support group, there will be no refund issued, unless there is a wait list and someone able to take your spot.

Want even more information?

Please see our “about support groups” page.