The Proven Program

Learn about 19 Blocks

The Fisher Rebuilding Seminar was first created in the 1970s by Dr. Bruce Fisher. As he worked privately with people he realized that modern therapeutic methods weren't sufficient. So he began studying the issues to understand what people needed and what information and strategies actually worked.

He eventually simplified the issues into 19 steps for people to work through. Then, he organized them into a logical flow that anyone can follow.

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The 19 Rebuilding Blocks

The Rebuilding Blocks provide a structured path for healing after the end of a significant relationship. Each block focuses on a key area of growth, helping participants move from loss to renewal.

Healing the Past

Denial, Fear, Grief, Anger, Loneliness, Guilt/Rejection

This stage focuses on recognizing and processing the emotions tied to loss.

It helps participants release painful attachments and begin healing from the inside out.

Building the Self

Self-Worth, Trust, Adaptation, Letting Go, Love

This stage rebuilds confidence, self-identity, and the ability to choose healthier patterns.

It emphasizes inner strength and personal growth.

Connecting with Others

Friendship, Relatedness, Openness, Sexuality, Singleness

This stage restores the ability to form supportive relationships, set boundaries, and rediscover intimacy in healthy ways.

Looking Forward

Transition, Purpose, Freedom

This final stage shifts focus toward creating a meaningful future. It highlights renewal, direction, and the peace that comes with freedom.

How the Rebuilding Program Differs from Traditional Therapy

Rebuilding Program

Structured 10-week or seminar-based model
Step-by-step framework: the 19 Rebuilding Blocks
Group learning environment with shared support
Educational + therapeutic blend (tools, exercises, discussions)
Research-based (Fisher Divorce Adjustment Scale)
Focused on moving from grief to freedom

Traditional Therapy

Often open-ended with no set timeline
One-on-one sessions, focused on individual needs
Less structured, varies by therapist’s approach
Emphasis on processing emotions without a defined roadmap
May or may not use research-based divorce-specific tools
Focused on coping rather than structured rebuilding

Clinical Outcomes & Research

The Fisher Rebuilding Program is grounded in decades of clinical research and measurable results. Dr. Bruce Fisher’s work has provided one of the most widely recognized frameworks for divorce recovery worldwide.

Key Outcomes

Participants report improved emotional adjustment within weeks of completing the program.
Studies using the Fisher Divorce Adjustment Scale (FDAS) show measurable progress in areas such as self-worth, grief resolution, and trust.
The program shortens the typical recovery timeline, helping participants rebuild their lives more effectively than unstructured methods.
Graduates consistently report greater resilience, renewed purpose, and stronger relationships after completion.

Research Foundation

Based on over 40 years of research and program delivery.
Validated by thousands of participants across multiple countries.
The FDAS is a widely cited tool in academic and clinical studies on divorce recovery.
Program outcomes have been studied in community, clinical, and international contexts, confirming its adaptability and effectiveness.

Why This Matters

The Rebuilding Program is not theory alone.

It delivers evidence-based results that help both facilitators and participants see clear progress. It remains one of the few divorce recovery models supported by decades of data.

Facilitator Training Components

The Fisher Rebuilding Program provides facilitators with a complete training package

to ensure they are prepared, supported, and confident in leading seminars.

Comprehensive

Curriculum

Step-by-step manuals, teaching guides, and program outlines for each session.

Interactive Training Modules

Video-based lessons, practice exercises, and facilitator role-play activities.

Facilitator

Resources

Workbooks, presentation slides, and activity templates ready for use.

Ongoing

Support

Access to an online facilitator community, mentorship, and program updates.

Marketing

Materials

Flyers, social media templates, and sample advertisements to help grow seminars.

Certification &

Credibility

Official certification confirming completion of facilitator training and readiness to lead.

Experiencing Divorce Yourself?

The Fisher Rebuilding Program has helped thousands of people move through the pain of divorce and into a place of healing, growth, and freedom. The tools, support, and structure offered in this program provide a proven pathway for emotional recovery.

Important Note:
This page explains facilitator training. If you are personally going through divorce and looking for support, please visit Rebuilders.net to find classes near you.

The Seminar Training Curriculum

The Fisher Rebuilding Seminar™ curriculum is composed of four modules. Each module takes you through the content so that you can learn it in a step-by-step, easy to follow process. You proceed at your own pace. You have weekly access to expert facilitators that can answer any questions you have and help you prepare to deliver the seminar.

Module 01

Overview of Training
Seminar Session #1: Rebuilding Blocks to Healing
Seminar Session #2: Denial and Adaptation
Seminar Session #3: Cleansing Through Grief
Fisher Divorce Adjustment Scale interpretation instruction

Module 02

Seminar Session #4: Releasing Anger About the Past
Seminar Session #5: Dealing with Anger in the Present—Assertiveness
Seminar Session #6: Transition—Developing Identity

Module 03

Seminar Session #7: Raising Self-Worth by Changing Self-Image
Seminar Session #8: Openness—Embracing Authenticity
Seminar Session #9: Love, Friendships, and Relationships
Seminar Session #10: Exploring Sexuality; End of Seminar

Module 04

Marketing
Volunteer selection and training
Create continuing support and referral network
Graduate groups
Support network

ALONG WITH THE TRAINING CURRICULUM YOU WILL RECEIVE:

Weekly Office Hours so that you can always get your questions answered quickly and thoroughly.

Access to the Rebuilding Facilitators Network - regular meetings with others that are delivering the program. Learn from each other, support each other, and build an amazing program faster.

Access to a variety of marketing and sales tools to help you operate your business with a minimum of effort and maximum effectiveness.

Templates of class materials that you can use to quickly begin delivering the program.

Access to a global program that will help feed your local program.

Financial modeling to help you tune your program for maximum profit.

Ready to start your own program?

Delivering the Fisher Rebuilding Seminar™ to your area is a rewarding experience that you can build a life on. The first step is to submit an application. Then we will find a time to talk with you about the options for delivering a program in your area, the investment, and how to get started.

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