"The
separation of parents has an inevitable impact on the emotions
and lives of their children. Children may express sadness,
fear or anger because "the world as they knew it" is
about to change. When parents are able to collaborate, they
can help their children through a painful time and facilitate
ongoing healthy development. Understandably, this is a tall
order - separation and divorce are very difficult, and trying
to communicate with a former partner may be the last thing
that you want to do.
We
recognize these issues as true challenges for separating and
divorced parents. Participants in this one-day, Saturday
workshop will learn effective communication skills, tools for
conflict resolution and strategies for decision-making. This
course will include opportunities to practice these skills,
with specific emphasis on supporting the children's best
interests."
