Family Transitions/Co-Parenting

Divorce - a Family Transition

During this session, parents learn the parent traps during separation and divorce, how to talk to their children about separation and divorce, and how to help children manage their emotions.

Coping with Emotions - part 1

Parents learn to identify unhelpful emotions (e.g. stress, anxiety, and anger) and the link between these unhelpful emotions and parenting. Coping skills and relaxation strategies will also be discussed during this session.

Coping with Emotions - part 2

This session teaches parents how thoughts influence emotions and how they can challenge those automatic unhelpful thoughts. They will also learn coping strategies and how to take care of themselves.

Managing Conflict

During this session, the group leader explains to parents the model of conflict and provides different conflict response styles. Parents will learn assertive communication skills, how to hold a child-related discussion with their former partner, problem-solving techniques, and develop a parenting plan.

Balancing Work, Family, and Play

During this session, the group leader discusses with parents developing a new family identity, social support, and developing new romantic relationships.

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