Portland Divorce Support for Men

Change is a powerful catalyst for personal growth. Learn and practice skills to navigate the divorce transition gracefully.

Men supporting men through difficult times

This group is for men who are in the midst of, or recently out of, a separation, divorce, or the end of a committed relationship. The purpose of this group is to share stories and perspectives, explore practical ways to get your life together as a single person, learn how to navigate the emotional landscape in a way that makes the most of the transition, and explore who you wish to become in your new chapter.

Why is this group for men?

Diana founded this group in January 2020 because she noticed that a lot of her male clients were struggling with similar issues, not the least of which was a reluctance or inability to rely on friends or family for the support they needed during their divorce. When she looked around for a place to send these clients for help, she discovered there were no local resources for men. There were a couple of co-ed support groups, and several support groups specifically for women, but none focused on men. So she decided to create a space where men could find support from other men.

What are meetings like?

Meetings are informal meet-and-greet style over beverages. Meet other guys going through a similar situation, discuss some common obstacles, and learn a few simple things to do immediately to improve how you're dealing with and feeling about the situation.

We often discuss these topics at meetings:

  • Emotional hygiene - How and why to practice certain kinds of thinking

  • Housing - How and why to create a home that supports your wellbeing

  • Self-Care - Self-talk, self-parenting, physical care, habits, self-expression

  • Communication - Techniques to listen and be heard fully

  • Relationships - Family, friendships, co-parenting, and eventually dating

  • Community - Making new friends, boundaries, priorities, purpose

*** We regularly do short writing exercises, so please bring a notebook and pen. ***

Attending a meeting

This group generally meets every other Wednesday at 7pm at McMenamin’s Broadway Pub, in Portland. There is no ticket or fee required to attend. Please just RSVP through the Portland Divorce Support for Men page on Meetup so that we can help the venue plan for the right number.