breakup process group
A space to process the end of a meaningful relationship in community with others who get it.
Proposed dates for upcoming 8-week group*
April 8 - May 27, 6:30 - 8 pm
*pending participant commitment; while we plan to fill the group by this time, we want to be transparent about the possibility of needing to delay the start date until we have a full group (between 4-8 participants).
why join a breakup process group?
You’re experiencing the end of a significant relationship. Maybe you’re in the midst of a painful grief process - there’s sadness, anger, confusion, fear, uncertainty about who you are on your own and how to exist in the world now. Maybe others in your life have moved on and are expecting you to do the same, but you’re in need of support and space to be with others who understand what you’re going through.
Group therapy provides a space to witness and be witnessed in shared experience, to be in community when everything feels like it’s falling apart. Group provides an opportunity to receive real-time reflection and support from members and facilitator(s).
details
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The group will meet weekly in-person in Ballard on Wednesday evenings.
The group will last 8 weeks, with proposed dates being Wednesdays, April 8 - May 27, from 6:30 - 8 pm.
Participants are expected to commit to the full eight weeks of group to support consistency and community-building.
The address will be shared with participants after sign-up.
We will be meeting with interested participants until we have a full group (typically 4-8 members).
Email connect@brittanyatertherapy with any questions.
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The group is capped at 8 participants to ensure adequate time and space for all members and to support the creation of trust and intimacy in the group setting.
This group is open to all genders and identities - if you are processing the end of a significant relationship, you are welcome here.
This space is non-monogamous, kink, and queer affirming.
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Each group will meet for 1.5 - 2 hours, depending on group size. This time will include a grounding exercise, a check-in with each member, and general space to process what is present that week with opportunity to receive reflection, feedback, and support from the participants and co-therapists.
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$80 per weekly group session.
Each member will also be required to go through a 45-minute assessment with one of the co-therapists prior to joining. This assessment will cost $80.
Total investment: $720
Sliding scale may be available to those experiencing ongoing financial instability.
facilitators
The group will be co-facilitated by Brittany Ater, LMFTA and Chelsea Gibson, LMHC.
As a relationship therapist (Brittany) and an individual therapist specialized in breakup recovery (Chelsea), we are passionate about supporting clients moving through relationship transitions and grief processing. We’re honored you’re here and considering joining us in creating a space for intentional healing.
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I’m a relational therapist supporting healing through connection—especially to the wounded parts of ourselves that need compassion and acceptance. My approach integrates parts work (IFS), somatic practices, and attachment-based modalities to help clients deepen self-awareness, shift patterns, build communication skills, and attune to their emotional and bodily experiences.
Learn more about me here.
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Chelsea is a therapist who is passionate about helping clients create safe enough spaces to be heard and known. With an approach grounded in attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, experiential techniques, and somatic practices, she strives to develop a connection with her clients that communicates to each individual that they matter, their story matters, and that change and healing are possible.
Learn more about Chelsea here.
“I felt a real shift in my grief. I felt connection and community and a sense of responsibility to my fellow group mates. Initially I felt worried that I wouldn’t be well received and the exact opposite was true. I’m so glad that I chose to do it.”
– Past group participant
“I appreciated getting perspective from new people. My friends and family are pretty biased, and also busy. It was helpful to say things out loud that I had been holding onto, and feel validated and appreciated without judgment. The group also gave me hope. It was helpful to hear other people already talking about “next time”. I haven’t allowed myself to dream that big.”
– Past group participant
join the group.
We’re so grateful you’re here and considering joining us in creating this space. Please reach out with any questions or to get started.
By submitting this form, I consent to both Brittany Ater, LMFTA and Chelsea Gibson, LMHC having access to my information for the purposes of contacting me to discuss the breakup process group.
Looking for gender-specific groups?
Here are some we recommend:
Healing after Heartbreak with Natalie Spangenberg
A post breakup/divorce support group for women navigating life after the end of a meaningful relationship. Learn more here.
Divorce & Break Up Men’s Group with Erich Henninger
A support group for men who share experiences connected to divorcing, a divorce, a separation, or a significant breakup. Learn more here.
Men’s Divorce Support Group with Sarah Townsend & Dustin Shatto
For men facing or recovering from divorce & significant breakups. Learn more here.