Family is one of the pillars of our society however in Lithuania more than a half married couples are on the brink of divorce. Every second child lives with divorced parents. This negative experience heavily weighs on the shoulders of parents and especially it hurts their little ones. It's well known fact that children from separated families have problems while creating and managing their own relationship with others. Divorce and its consequences is very relevant topic in Lithuania which still lacks needed attention for people going through the crisis of divorce.
Self-development center of individual and family "Fellow Travelers" provides professional counseling for couples affected by divorce and encourages to keep healthy relationship within divorced families. Organization also seeks to reduce the social isolation of divorced people within the society.
Divorce groups for support is a continuous work based on a weekly meetings. The whole group is managed by psychologist and moderator who experienced the crisis of divorce. It's also possible to be consulted by a priest. Sharing your own story with others and receiving help from professionals is the core activity for these groups. It's also possible to get individual consultations with psychologists or priests. Confidentiality is guaranteed by the group leaders. One group is made of 10-12 persons between the age of 18 and 65.
"Fellow Travelers" became the first organization in Lithuania which provides special care for people experiencing the crisis of divorce. Organization established unique and complex model of help.