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.
Fall start dates: Monday,
September 13 - Oregon City, Oregon Tuesday, September 14
- Portland, Oregon
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 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.
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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 source for books on divorce, blended families, etc.: www.GoodBooksNW.com
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
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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.)
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This free, confidential and interactive
web site is highly recommended for Parents:
Uptoparents.org
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