CoParenting Training

The goal of successful CoParenting after separation is to provide a healthy family experience for the children.

What is CoParent Training?

CoParent Training is a specialized approach for separated parents that provides a structured way for parents to move forward and establish ways of communicating and cooperating that is modeled after successful parents.

Why is CoParent Training Important?

Separation and divorce is a time of emotional stress and change for families. Many separated partners may have a difficult time making the important decisions necessary regarding their children. Often their struggles lead to increased litigation, which may compound family problems, expose the children to additional destructive conflict, and prevent families from adopting new strategies for communication and conflict resolution.

About half of children with separated parents do very well after a separation and about half have moderate to severe difficulties. Researchers have studied these children. We know what kind of mistakes parents make that lead to problems and we also know what parents can do to get their children through this experience in good shape.

The most important predicator of good outcomes for children is how well the separated parents communicate and cooperate.

If there is a lot of conflict and low levels of cooperation, children will almost certainly have a very hard time with their parents' separation and are very likely to turn out to have many problems themselves. If parents communicate and cooperate effectively, children will enjoy their childhood and likely do very well.

How it Works

CoParent Training provides a structured process that helps parents:

• Move the focus to the children and their adjustment
• Develop goals for their coparenting relationship
• Create rules of conduct
• Develop a system of communication
• Learn decision-making, negotiating and problem-solving methods
• Similarize their approach to parenting

CoParent Training is offered in two formats:

• Class format that parents attend together in a group setting facilitated by two CoParent Trainers. Classes meet one evening a week from 6pm to 8pm for four consecutive weeks.
• Individualized format consisting a pair of CoParent Trainers that work both individually with each parent and together in four-way meetings for approximately 4 to 5 sessions.

Contact our office for more information to determine which format best suits you. We will provide specific information regarding cost and scheduling.