Coparenting Partnership's
Children Caught in the Middle class 
Denton

NOTE:  THESE CLASSES ARE TYPICALLY HELD FROM 3 - 7 pm ON THE THIRD FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH.  WE WILL MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ADJUST OUR CALENDAR SHOULD THAT SCHEDULE CHANGE DUE TO CLASS SIZE OR OTHER UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. 

AUGUST 13, 2010    3 P.M. - 7 P.M.    IS OUR NEXT CCITM CLASS

 REGISTER AT 940/381/5010

CLASS DESCRIPTION
This four hour class (or as it's known in Texas as Parent Education & Family Stabilization course) is designed to assist parents in co-parenting. Part I focuses on the adult issues related to conflict and keeping children out of the conflict. Part II focuses on children's issues related to conflict and recognizing children's needs. Classes are for adults only.

PART I : The Adult Issues
This part of the class focuses on the adult issues related to conflict and keeping children out of the conflict. Topics covered include: You, Stepparents and Others, Responsibility, Grief, Legal Decisions, Conflict Disengagement, Texas Alternative Dispute Options, Poor Adult Choices, The Other Parent, Co-parenting Rules

PART II : The Children's Issues
This part of the class is for adults and focuses on children's issues related to conflict and recognizing children's needs. Topics covered include: Children's Stages of Development, Access Considerations, Creating Two Homes, Appropriate Terminology, Talking to the Children, Grief, Divorce and Conflict, Mistakes Made in Involving Children, Benefits of Coparenting

All participants receive a certificate at the completion of the course. To earn a certificate, parties must stay the full duration of both parts. Check our Calendar page for scheduled classes.  Arrive 15 minutes prior to class for registration. Please note you are securing a place for this class when you make your payment. Fees are not refunded to no show or late participants.

The fee for the class is $45.00 per person and must be paid at least 48 weekday hours in advance. Please call Sharp Focus Centers for payment options.




Other Things to Know
* Neither session is appropriate for children and we do not provide accommodation for children
* We do not have a waiting area for anyone not participating in the class.
* We encourage you to arrive no later than 15 minutes before class. 
* We will have materials available, though you are welcome to take notes.
* We do not allow video or audio recordings.
* You will be expected to turn off your cell phone for the duration of the class. There will be at least one break per session.