For Separated Persons

WHO WE ARE
The Cana Movement's Selfhelp Group for Separated Persons was set up in October 1997. It is open to all separated persons, preferably those who have not yet come to terms with the trauma of their marriage separation or annulment. The Group is led by an experienced facilitator, who is also a marriage counsellor. A co-facilitator handles the Group's administration, organizes lectures, and assists the facilitator.

Five years back, it looks as if the group's aims and objectives are being met. This is confirmed by the positive and appreciative feedback received from those who have been part of this Group.

AIMS
The main aim of this self-help group is to provide support for persons who are experiencing the trauma of marriage separation and/or annulment.

Separated persons very often face various difficulties, including problems of a psychological, social, and spiritual nature. During meetings of this self-help group, the members are given the opportunity to re-discover their self-esteem and potential, come to terms with their psychological, emotional, social and spiritual suffering, and encouraged to re-shape their life and start afresh.

This Group also helps the members to obtain accurate information regarding matters relevant to their particular situation. The Group invites also, from time to time, experts from various fields to talk to the members and answer any questions they may have.

ACTIVITIES
The main activity of this Group is the forthnightly meetings which are organized for the members.

The members themselves organize also various social activities outside the Group meetings, which help them to achieve social inclusion.

LOOKING AHEAD.
The number of marriage breakdowns and separations is on the increase. The Cana Movement is in the process of training more facilitators so that it can continue to offer support to separated persons.

It is also studying ways of improving this beneficial support service.

CONTACT
Further information on the Selfhelp Group for Separated Persons may be obtained from:

The Cana Movement, Head Office,

Catholic Institute, St. Publius Street,

Floriana VLT 16;

Tel.: 21238068 or 21238942;

Telefax: 21250052;

E-mail address: info@canamovement.org