A Community Gathering for Therapists Facing Major Relationship Change
Relationship transitions can shake the ground beneath us, whether you’re considering separation, moving through a divorce or break-up, or adjusting to life on the other side. This gathering offers a supportive space for therapists experiencing major relationship change, whether with romantic partners, close friends, or other important chosen bonds, while continuing to hold space for clients.
As therapists, we’re expected to hold strong boundaries and compartmentalize our pain during sessions, even when our own relationships are shifting beneath us. The loss or transition of attachment bonds can challenge us deeply as we confront loss and reorient our lives. Holding space for others, whether they're clients or children, while moving through relationship endings or transitions, or profound uncertainty in our personal lives can feel both isolating and overwhelming.
This gathering is for any therapist navigating a major relationship change, including those who are:
• Considering separation or divorce
• In the midst of a breakup or marital transition
• Co-parenting in new or challenging ways
• Adjusting to life after a major relationship has ended or transitioned
• Sitting with the grief, relief, complexity, or ambiguity that these transitions bring
Even though our stories may differ, many of us share themes of identity shifts, emotional exhaustion, loneliness, and the recognition that many of us are holding far more than anyone on the outside can see.
In small groups, we’ll explore:
• What we’re holding right now—emotionally, practically, and clinically
• How relationship upheaval is showing up (or not showing up) for us
• What’s helping us stay grounded, present, and resourced during transitions
• The parts of this experience we rarely talk about with colleagues
Our hope is that you leave feeling a little less alone and a little more supported for whatever comes next.
This free workshop will be facilitated by MHM therapist Nicholas Hebert, LCSW
Nicholas Hebert is a social worker and therapist with over 10 years in practice. As a queer person, he has developed a specialty in providing mental health care to other queer folks, focusing on bridging evidence-based treatments and culturally responsive and affirming care. He primarily works with individuals healing from past trauma, navigating major life changes, grief, and those looking to experience more intimacy and connection in their relationships. Nicholas recently pursued training in emotion-focused therapy for couples, has received clinical supervision and training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and EMDR, and has training in mindfulness education and facilitation through The Center for Mindful School. When not practicing, he can be found curled up with his knitting or a book, or out exploring with his pup, Bentley.