Children
and Divorce:
A Seminar for Divorcing
Parents
Divorce is traumatic and involves painful changes for
all the members of a family. This four-hour educational
program for divorcing parents focuses on the needs of
children at this crucial time. The seminar is designed
to meet the guidelines of the Tennessee Parenting Plan
Law. The program must be completed within 90 days of filing
for your divorce.
Topics:
Feelings created by the divorce
Characteristic reactions of the children
Developmental stages and needs of children
Communication techniques that work (Do’s and Don’ts)
Coping skills for children
Resources in the community
The seminar is based on a nationally known program that
has been used in a number of other states. The presentation
includes lecture, discussion, and videotapes. Participation
in discussion is strictly voluntary. Each participant
will be given a workbook to take home for reference, Divorcing
couples may prefer to attend separate sessions.
Parenting Skills Institute – Who We Are:
Parenting Skills Institute is a group of licensed professionals
in the fields of counseling, social work, and education
of youngsters. The Institute is committed to improving
the quality of lives of children. Seminars will be presented
in Davidson and surrounding counties in Middle Tennessee.
The four-hour seminar is offered both in daytime and
evening sessions. Participants will receive a certificate
upon completion and their attendance will be reported
to the court.
Our staff:
Virginia Taylor, Ph.D., Ed.S., M.A.
Tennessee Certified Professional Counselor
Tennessee Certified Guidance Counselor
Specialist in Education
Sonya Thomas, MSW
Tennessee Licensed in Social Work
Tennessee Certified Guidance Counselor
Ronald Chapman, Ed. S, M.A.
Nationally Certified Professional Counselor
Sandra Sutton
Educator / Counselor
Rule 31 Mediator
Why us?
We have a qualified professional staff and have been
court-
approved since 2001.
We use the Transparenting program (renowned throughout
the United States).
We have two instructors at each class regardless of
class size.
More than 96% of our participants say our class is informative
and entertaining.
We are the only company the serves refreshments!
Your clients will thank you!
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