Divorce Creates Unique Challenges for Men
While divorce is devastating for both men and women, it does have a unique impact on men. Men, by their nature, tend to suffer in silence--too ashamed, or too proud, to seek help. As a result, men can suffer longer and tend to make poor choices in their attempts to deal with their divorce.
Here is an interesting statistic: In my experience in ministering to the divorced and separated, I have found that public participation in support groups and social events is typically about 85% women and 15% men. However, participation in more anonymous avenues for divorce support, such as www.divorcedcatholic.org, is almost equal: 60% women and 40% men! Men feel more comfortable in this type of setting. Why? Because men see going to a divorce support group as being weak. That, combined with men’s general anxiety over speaking about their problems, keeps them away. Knowing this has prompted me to help create the upcoming Journey of Hope Conference 2010 on February 27th-28th, for divorced and separated Catholics.
The Journey of Hope Conference 2010 is very different then typical divorce offerings. First, it is not a support group. You won’t have to “share” your story. Second, it provides plenty of opportunities to learn, to be empowered, and to create a plan. Third, this conference addresses the issues in a format that is comfortable for both men and women.
I am VERY excited about this conference! We have a balanced offering of workshops. Many workshops provide an opportunity to “roll up your sleeves” and tackle your biggest challenges of divorce. Better still, attendees can “customize” this conference by picking and choosing the topics that are of most interested to them. We have also made sure to allow plenty of time for prayer, planning, the Sacraments of the Eucharist and Reconciliation, and relaxation.
Are you dealing with any of these challenges of divorce?
How do you know if you can benefit from the Journey of Hope Conference 2010? Good question. I suggest you review the questions below, if you answer “Yes” to any of them, this Conference is for you.
- Don't see your kids except every other weekend?
- Financially strapped due to child support payments?
- The uncertainty about dating leaving you confused and feeling empty?
- Feeling the burden of juggling work, kids and life?
- Frustrated, angry, or lonely?
- Struggling with trying to find the meaning of life after divorce?
- Confused on how to live your Catholic faith after divorce?
Tackle your challenges in 2010 with the power of your Catholic faith.
The Journey of Hope Conference 2010 is jam-packed with dynamic speakers, powerful workshops, and real experts. Take this great opportunity to dig in to the challenges of divorce and separation that you face in 2010. Our Catholic faith is a true gift. Tapping into its power is the key to overcoming these challenges. This conference will show you how to live your faith more fully and become empowered to live a life that aligns with God’s will. When you are able to do that, you can overcome any challenge and experience the peace and fulfillment that God very much wants for you. Tapping into the power of your faith is tapping into the power of God!
The workshops target your biggest challenges.
Here is a sample of the workshops were are offering:
- Financial Solutions After Divorce
- How to Tap the Power of Your Catholic Faith to Regain Balance and Optimism
- Dating and Intimacy After Divorce
- First Things First: How to Better Manage Your Demanding Life as a Single Parent.
- Helping Your Children Cope
- Understanding the Annulment Process
Come away with a game plan.
The great thing about this conference is you will come away with a game plan. Armed with this plan, suddenly 2010 becomes a very different year than any in the past. You will come out of this weekend confident and empowered with your Catholic faith like never before.
Here's what you will take away from this weekend:
- A clear game plan for tackling your challenges during 2010.
- Learn how to tap the power of your Catholic faith to regain a sense of balance and optimism.
- Tools that will help you better manage the demanding life of a single parent.
- Clear answers to the questions surrounding your new "single" life including dating and relationships.
- New approaches to plug into God's will and ease the burdens, loneliness, and anxiety that divorce brings.
- Ideas for maximizing time with your kids, even if you only see them every other weekend.
- Smart financial strategies tailored to the specific needs of divorced or separated.
Divorce doesn't have to be a dead-end.
Don’t let divorce cloud the future that God so desperately wants you to have. Come to the Journey of Hope Conference 2010 and learn how to bounce-back from divorce. You will leave the conference with new ideas and strategies that you can put to use right away. Don’t miss this chance to gain a renewed sense of confidence and optimism for your life in 2010 and beyond.
Learn more.
For more details on the conference and to register, go to www.journeyofhopeconference.com. Don’t miss this opportunity to make 2010 your most empowered and blessed year yet.
