Core Educational Components
Helping children cope with divorce/separation
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Developmental stages of children
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What children need from parents after separation and divorce
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Explaining divorce to children
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Impact of separation/divorce on children
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Communication without blaming or condemning
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Problem-solving techniques
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Anger management
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Stress, anxiety, and depression in children (coping strategies)
Dealing with your ex-partner around parenting issues
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Custody, visitation, and consistency
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Identify the potential signs of domestic violence: heightened anger
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Legal requirements: Protection From Abuse orders and Stay Away orders
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Resources (such as visitation centers, and community services)
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Successful Co-parenting
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Roles
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Identity
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Conflict resolution and effective communication with your ex-partner
Strategies for coping with your new family structure
Avoidance of unhealthy behaviors (e.g., substance abuse, violence, and withdrawal
Developing healthy coping skills
Coping strategies for positive interactions with family:
How separation and divorce trigger control issues
How to structure healthy interaction with children
Taking responsibility for personal behavior and how it impacts the children