Parenting Beyond Conflict - Judith Swinney Copy

Parenting Beyond Conflict -

Parenting Beyond Conflict is a six-week class designed to help separated or divorcing/divorced parents minimize the impact of conflict on their children, learn strategies for co-parenting effectively, and keep the focus on the children while keeping children safe.

Offered in Portland and Oregon City, Oregon, the classes are held in the evenings, from 6:00-7:45 p.m. Facilitated by Judith Swinney, J.D.

Next start dates:

Tuesday, September 13, 2011 - NE Portland, Oregon
Monday, October 24, 2011 Oregon City, Oregon
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - NE Portland
These classes are filling now.
The small groups meet for six weeks and explore a variety of concepts through class discussion, video, role-play and on-line and in-class exercises. We discuss traps to avoid, ways to stay sane, get un-stuck, and stay and out of court, while looking out for the children long-term. Group participants value the support they get and give to other parents.

Class fee is $195.00 per parent; $100.00 each for step-parents/new partners/extended family.

To request a brochure or for more information, please call 503-972-5683.

Additional services include:

Parent education/coaching, Facilitated/supervised parenting time; support for parents and children reconnecting safely and appropriately; Positive discipline; support for the safety and protection of children with an emphasis on prevention.

For additional information or to discuss your particular needs, call Judith at 503-972-5683.

Helpful resources:

Putting your Parenting Plan together: www.ojd.state.or.us/familylaw
A great parenting plan (and safety-focused parenting plan) guide complete with forms for considering what will work for your unique family.
Uptoparents.org-Helps parents keep the focus on the children-not to be missed.

A resource for fathers in general: National Fatherhood Initiative - www.nfi.org

A resource for drug-free kids and their parents: www.oregonpartnership.org

Trauma Nurses Talk Tough - Program & info on underage drinking, teen drivers, firearm safety (research, effective presentations): www.legacyhealth.org

Parent-teen/family mediation: www.resolutionsnorthwest.org
Ask A Lawyer Program- Low-cost two-hour opportunity to get your legal questions answered by a skilled attorney/mediator-503-655-8415

A Few Good Books:
What About the Kids?: Raising Your Kids Before, During and After Divorce; Judith Wallerstein
Mom's House, Dad's House; Making Two Homes for Your Child- Isolina Ricci
Parenting After Divorce - Philip Stahl
Divorced Dad's Survival Book: How to Stay Connected to Your Kids; David Knox
Raising Cain- Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys; Kindlon & Thompson
The Wonder of Boys- Michael Gurion
Reviving Ophelia - Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls; Mary Pipher
The Teen Brain Book- Who and What You Are; Dale Carlson
The Primal Teen; Barbara Strauch
Positive Discipline; Jane Nelson
Touchpoints:Your Child's Emotional and Behavioral Development;Brazelton(0-6 yrs.)

This free, confidential and interactive
web site is highly recommended for Parents:
Uptoparents.org