These state-approved, mandatory, 4-hour parenting courses are facilitated by Psychotherapist, Dr. Percy Ricketts in Pembroke Pines, Broward County and Miami, Florida. They are intended to assist parents, by providing them with information on divorce, as well as help them become more aware of other relevant divorce-related matters including the following:
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Basic information about divorce
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The impact of divorce on adults and children
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Child development
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How parents can help themselves and their children cope effectively with divorce
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Parents’ and Children’s basic needs
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Children’s rights
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The stages of grief and loss
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Parenting during divorce and co-parenting afterwards
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Basic divorce-related concepts such as:
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Time Sharing
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Parenting plans
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Mediation
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Child abuse and neglect
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Domestic violence
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The destructive nature of anger in relationships
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Communicating effectively after divorce with:
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The other parent
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Children
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Other parties involved including step-parents
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Tools for influencing, motivating and connecting with children
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Games parents and children play and how to avoid them
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Available community resources to assist parents and children
Parenting/divorce classes are approved by the Florida Department of Children and Families. For further information, please call: 1-866-438-5661.