Education Program:
Forever Parents
What is Forever Parents?
How will the Forever Parents seminar help?
How is the program conducted?
What topics are covered?
How do I register?
How do I find out more?
What is Forever Parents?
Forever Parents is a program for parents that helps them
understand their children's experiences of separation and divorce (based
in part on curriculum developed by Parents Apart ®, University of
Massachusetts, Department of Psychiatry and the PEACE Project at Hofstra
University). In
divorce, the family does not dissolve, but reorganizes.
Consequently, the children's needs change, and these needs must be met
by you, their parents.
Divorce and separation have a profound impact on
children, and the way you handle conflict during the divorce process
will significantly affect your child. As parents, you have a
responsibility to help your children cope.
Although you and your former partner may be separated,
you are still parents.
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How will the Forever Parents seminar
help?
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provide a better understanding of the affects of divorce on your
child -- or, Why is my child acting like that?
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provide guidelines for developing a positive
parenting plan
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reduce the impact of divorce on your family
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learn effective co-parenting skills
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keep the kids out of the conflict.
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How is the program conducted?
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Parents are scheduled for separate classes.
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Upon completion of the Registration Form, you will
be mailed a confirmation with information about class location.
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You are required to attend both classes
consecutively to receive credit and a Certificate of Completion.
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Classes are presented by educators, social workers,
psychologists, attorneys and mediators, in an informal setting.
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Classes start on time.
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Childcare is not provided. Please do not bring
children to the workshop.
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What topics are covered?
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the emotional experience of separation and divorce
for parents and children
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what parents can do to help their children adjust
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tools for parenting apart
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skills for listening to children
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avoiding common parental pitfalls
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the legal process -- custody, visitation and child
support -- and its affects on children.
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How do I register?
Pre-registration is required for this seminar. Your
registration is confidential. Call Common Ground for details including
upcoming class dates.
Register Now for Forever Parents!
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How do I find out more?
Please call Common Ground at:
518.828.0047 in Columbia County
518.943.0523 in Greene County
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