Build a New Life Workshop
Catholic Divorce Support & Healing Program
You may find yourself asking:
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How did my life end up here?
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What does God want me to do now?
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Will this pain ever ease?
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How do I rebuild my life without losing my faith or my family?
You are not alone—and you do not have to walk this road without guidance.
What makes BNLW unique?
➤ Comprehensive Topics: Weekly sessions dive deep into issues like grief, anger, loneliness, forgiveness, communication, co-parenting, and rediscovering personal purpose. Practical tools and strategies are paired with spiritual insights to ensure healing in every aspect of life.
➤ Catholic Guidance: Grounded in Catholic teaching, BNLW helps you reconnect with God’s love and rediscover hope, even in the midst of confusion and pain.
➤ Personalized Support: The combination of group coaching, reflection, and one-on-one encouragement ensures that every participant is seen, heard, and guided.
Build a New Life Workshop (BNLW):
The Most Comprehensive Healing Program for Separated & Divorced Catholics
Whether you're struggling in your marriage, discerning separation, going through a divorce, or divorced for years, this program is tailored to meet your needs. Divorce is one of life’s most painful and disorienting experiences, affecting every part of your life—your emotions, relationships, faith, and sense of self. The Build a New Life Workshop (BNLW) is a groundbreaking 12-week online program designed to address these challenges head-on, helping you not just survive but truly thrive after divorce.
Created by Carolyn Klika Catino, a Certified Catholic Divorce Healing Coach with years of experience guiding individuals and families through recovery, BNLW is the most intensive and effective program of its kind. It goes beyond surface-level advice, offering a holistic, personal approach that integrates the emotional, spiritual, psychological, and relational dimensions of healing. Each session builds on the last, providing a clear roadmap to recovery while surrounding participants with a supportive, faith-filled community.
Participants often describe BNLW as a “a living intervention” or "a masterclass in restoration" that provides the tools, community, and faith-filled guidance needed to rebuild their lives. As one graduate shared:
"This program transformed my life. I went from feeling completely broken to finding hope, healing, and even joy again. Carolyn’s compassionate guidance and the supportive group atmosphere made all the difference."
If you’re ready to take the next steps toward discernment, healing and rebuilding, the Build a New Life Workshop is your answer. This isn’t just a program—it’s a proven pathway to wholeness and a brighter future, whether in a rekindled marriage, separation, or divorce. God walks with us on this healing journey, tending to our deepest pains.
Why Choose Build a New Life Workshop?
This one-of-a-kind program delivers effective tools, holistic strategies, deep healing, and needed support. Carolyn's personal journey (child of divorce and divorced Mom of 5 after 30 years), and training in Divorce Ministry, Psychology, Theology of the Body, Parenting, Interpersonal Communication, and Spiritual Direction uniquely positions her to guide you.
Here's what you receive:
Find hope and accelerate your healing journey
Resolve challenges for effective co-parenting
Build a closer relationship with God and His Church
Discover a more joyful and peaceful new chapter of life
Reduce emotional pain and foster forgiveness
Receive support, community, and friends who understand
WHAT PAST PARTICIPANTS SAY:
"Carolyn has deep insight, and I felt loved and cared for."
"I found my tribe in
Build a New Life Workshop."
"It walked me through the steps I needed to finally release stuck places."
What's included in Build a New Life Workshop:
➤ 12 Teaching segments on relevant themes each week
➤ Full-color 100+ page BNLW Companion Workbook
➤ Practical Support Guides, Assessments, Exercises, Tools, and Activities
➤ 12 Ninety-minute weekly virtual Group Coaching Support sessions
➤ Two transformational 1-on-1 personal 60-minute Coaching Sessions*
➤ Extra support with 12 weeks of personal access to Carolyn on Messenger*
➤ Community and support 24/7 in the private Facebook Support group
➤ Bonus resources, early registration discount, and more!
We’ve thought of literally everything you need to regain your balance, heal your pain, hear God's voice more clearly, and live your best new life.
Choose level of support that works best for you:
Includes everything in the Core Workshop, plus:
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One-on-One personal coaching sessions
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12 weeks of personal text support
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Session replays to revisit key lessons
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Extra support with a private online support group
Individual accompaniment and personalized guidance through your healing journey.
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12 ninety-minute weekly virtual teaching, coaching, and sharing sessions
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Full color 100+ page BNLW Companion Workbook
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Practical support guides and tools
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Join from home or gather in-parish
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Community support with those who understand
Ideal for those ready to heal and grow in a caring, faith-filled community.
Past participants reported an average 8 of 10 pain level at the start and just 3 of 10 at the end!
In-Parish Livestream Groups
If your parish offers the Build a New Life Workshop In-Parish Livestream, you can experience the best of both worlds:
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National-level live teaching, coaching and support from Carolyn Klika Catino
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Local in-person discussion and fellowship with others in your parish community
If your parish isn’t offering it yet, request that they do—then simply let us know, and we’ll be happy to reach out and help them set it up.
Bring the
Build a New Life Workshop
to your parish.
Diocesan and Parish Partnership Discounts & Scholarships
If cost is a concern, there’s help! Abounding Joy Ministry offers Diocesan and Parish Partnership Programs that can substantially reduce your cost. Reach out to your parish or diocese to ask if they will participate—then let Abounding Joy know of your interest, and we’ll gladly follow up on your behalf.
“Build a New Life Workshop equipped me with practical tools to cope with the challenges of divorce and move forward with my life, through the Catholic lens.
Before, I felt sad, stuck, and unable to accept the divorce.
Today, I stand on the other side of that dark chapter, and I owe a debt of gratitude to Carolyn for guiding me through it. It wasn't just a support group; it was a lifeline that helped me rediscover hope and find my footing again. I wholeheartedly recommend BNLW to anyone struggling through divorce. It saved me, and I believe it can save you too.”
Michele
“Carolyn did an amazing job of facilitating the group. She allowed each person time to share and provided affirmation of their contribution. She was the queen of hospitality! Beautiful spirituality was incorporated as if she was listening to God in that moment.”
K.H.
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