Putting Children First tackles the new challenges of coordinating and communicating when there is a divorce or separation.  Coping with a divorce or separation can be a difficult process for adults.  Often others try to be helpful, but their guidance may not always reflect what is in our children’s best interests.  This 8 week program provides parents with the tools to develop a positive co-parenting relationship, with a focus on how to prioritize your children’s needs.  Sessions focus on developing co-parenting guidelines, effective communication between co-parents; and developing a parenting plan and workable family schedule.

Each parent participates in an individual intake appointment to discuss their challenges, hopes and goals for the group.  The groups meet for 60 minutes, once per week, with planned topics and skill building with other parents who are also navigating this challenging time.  While parents who are separating would both benefit from this program, they do not have to attend the same group in order to build their skills.  Parents can also seek out parent guidance sessions to more individually focus on their family.