Women's Summer Support Series
- Adrienne Gillett
- May 20
- 3 min read
Women’s Summer Support Series
Finding Connection and Purpose: A Support Group for Women in Their Later Years
As women move into the later chapters of life, they often find themselves navigating a complex
and deeply personal mix of transitions. Whether it's facing an empty nest, adjusting to changing
family dynamics, contemplating retirement, or exploring new dimensions of purpose and
identity—this phase of life brings both challenges and opportunities.
To help support women through this unique season, we’re offering a small-group counseling
experience designed specifically for women in their later years. Led by a trained counselor, this
group will meet in person for six consecutive Thursdays from 5–6 PM, beginning in late June
(with a potential break on July 3rd for vacation). Meetings will be held in a warm, welcoming
counseling office space, and participation is limited to five women to allow for meaningful
connection and support.
Why Join a Therapeutic Group?
Therapeutic groups are powerful tools for healing, growth, and transformation. While individual
counseling is valuable, group therapy offers something uniquely enriching:
Shared Experience: There’s deep validation in hearing someone say, “me too.” Group
members often discover they are not alone in their feelings or struggles.
Emotional Support: The group becomes a safe, encouraging space to process emotions
with others who truly understand.
Diverse Perspectives: Hearing how others face similar challenges can offer new ways of
thinking and practical solutions.
Accountability and Motivation: Regular meetings create consistency and encourage
members to reflect, engage, and grow.
A Sense of Belonging: In a society where aging can feel isolating or overlooked, this
group fosters connection, purpose, and empowerment.
Above all, therapeutic groups can be life-affirming. They offer a structured but personal space
where women can explore who they are becoming—without judgment, and with encouragement.
What to Expect
This is not a drop-in group—it’s a structured, seasonal 6-week series that blends peer support,
therapeutic guidance, and meaningful dialogue. Together, we’ll explore the common (but often
unspoken) experiences of this life stage and build a network of shared understanding and
strength.
Weekly Overview
Week 1: Introductions and Intentions
Getting to know each other, reviewing group guidelines, and setting personal goals for
the series.
Week 2: Caring for Others
Navigating the emotional and practical demands of grown children, aging parents, and
changing family roles.
Week 3: Relationships and Connection
Exploring friendships, estrangement, divorce, and how to manage feelings of loneliness
or isolation.
Week 4: Health and Wellness
Acknowledging physical and emotional shifts, and learning to care for the body and mind
in new ways.
Week 5: Work and Meaning
Considering career changes, retirement, or a renewed search for purpose and fulfillment.
Week 6: Self-Care and Balance
Exploring practical self-care and how to find balance in daily life.
Is This Group Right for You?
This group is for any woman navigating the unique complexities of midlife and
beyond—whether you're seeking connection, processing change, or looking to feel more rooted
in yourself. It’s a space to share your story, listen to others, and walk away feeling stronger,
more self-aware, and supported.
If you're interested in joining or want to learn more about future seasonal sessions, please reach
out soon—space is limited.
Contact to Register by May 22 nd :
Martha Aveni, M.A.
540-347-3797 ext. 6
Now Forming: Women’s Support Group – Summer Series
Are you a woman navigating the transitions of midlife and beyond? You’re not alone—and you
don’t have to do it alone.
Join a small, in-person therapeutic group (max 5 participants) designed to support women in
their later years. Led by a trained counselor, this 6-week series offers a safe space to connect,
reflect, and grow.
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