Parenting through high conflict Separation and Divorce

OUR APPROACH

Separation and divorce is stressful and impacts the whole family.   

This six-week course is for parents of children of all ages who are experiencing a high conflict separation or divorce.  With the guidance and knowledge of a qualified facilitator, parents will explore concrete ways to deal with high stress situations between themselves and the co-parent, how parent conflict affects children and how to minimize your child’s exposure to conflict.

There is telephone registration to ensure co-parents are not registered in the same course and can experience a safe place to share and receive support.

Upcoming Course Dates

Tuesday September 21, 2021 – Tuesday October 26, 2021 

OR

Wednesday September 22, 2021 – Wednesday October 27, 2021

Time: 6:30-8:30pm

Cost: $350 per person (limited subsidies available)

Where: Zoom Video Conferencing

BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION

Improved communication skills

Learn effective communication skills and how to set healthy boundaries

Support strategies for your child

Learn positive approaches to parenting that support your child’s emotional health and the parent/child relationship

Manage strong emotions

Learn non-reactive behaviours with the co-parent and your children

Identifying triggers

Learn how to improve your self talk and use flexible thinking skills

Practical Support and Guidance

Freedom to discuss concerns and have open conversations without judgement

Understanding Conflict and its impact

Learn how to manage conflict while protecting your child and yourself in the process of separation or divorce

“I had a voice, my concerns and thoughts were heard without judgement. Others’ stories and thoughts were enlightening. ”

For more information connect with our client care team

Or Phone 613 725-3601 ext. 108

Parenting Through High Conflict Separation and Divorce

Our Approach

Separation and divorce is stressful and impacts the whole family.   

This six-week course is for parents of children of all ages who are experiencing a high conflict separation or divorce.  With the guidance and knowledge of a qualified facilitator, parents will explore concrete ways to deal with high stress situations between themselves and the co-parent, how parent conflict affects children and how to minimize your child’s exposure to conflict.

There is telephone registration to ensure co-parents are not registered in the same course and can experience a safe place to share and receive support.

Benefits of participation

  • Improved communication skills

    Learn effective communication skills and how to set healthy boundaries

  • Support strategies for your child

    Learn positive approaches to parenting that support your child’s emotional health and the parent/child relationship

  • Manage strong emotions

    Learn non-reactive behaviours with the co-parent and your children

  • Identifying triggers

    Learn how to improve your self talk and use flexible thinking skills

  • Practical Support and Guidance

    Freedom to discuss concerns and have open conversations without judgement

  • Understanding Conflict and its impact

    Learn how to manage conflict while protecting your child and yourself in the process of separation or divorce

  • Upcoming Course Dates

         Every Tuesday, May 5th-June 9th (6 Sessions)

    Every Wednesday, May 6th-June 10th (6 Sessions)

    Time: 5:45 – 7:45 pm

    Cost: $400 (limited subsidies available)

    Where: Family Services Ottawa, 312 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa

    This group is currently in progress. Please check back at the end of the summer to see the fall offering.

    “I had a voice, my concerns and thoughts were heard without judgement.  Others’ stories and thoughts were enlightening.”