Co parenting is about parenting together even though you are divorced. It requires special communication skills and a commitment to work together to keep your children out of the middle of your divorce. I teach co parenting to separating or divorcing parent in a workshop. Below you will find some quick facts, answers to a few questions, and some testimonials from people who have taken the Parents' Turn workshops.

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Quick Facts

Workshop to learn co parenting skills.
Meets once a week for three-weeks, 7.5-hour workshop.
Workshops are scheduled monthly and at a location near you.
Group size is limited so early registration is encouraged.
Groups led by licensed therapists.
Proven successful communication skills, replace conflict with cooperation.
Parents’ Turn tuition is affordable and is based on household income.
It is an investment that relieves financial and emotional strain.
Learn how to be cooperative instead of competitive with your child’s other parent.
Classes combine lecture, video, group discussions, humor, and classroom exercises.
Minimizes court visits.

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Frequently Asked Questions...

Who Should Attend?
-Separated, divorced, or never married parents, who want to become more effective as co-parents
- Parents in conflict or unable to communicate, as they rear their child in two homes
-Moms and Dads, who need a more constructive relationship
-Parents who want a healthy, “child-friendly” divorce
-Couples, with a child, who are considering a separation or divorce
- New mates or family members who want to support a parent in a co-parenting situation.

Why should I participate in Parents’ Turn?
-To assure a peaceful divorce for you and your child
-You will cope more effectively with the legal, economic and emotional issues that emerge as you go through the divorce process.

What will I learn?
You will learn how to handle the emotional and practical work of co-parenting. Ideas and skills are taught that have proven successful for others.

Do both parents attend the same class?
No. Mom and Dad attend separate workshops. This allows group members to speak freely and discuss issues with maximum honesty. Current mates or grandparents are welcome to attend.

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The following comments were made by parents who have completed the Inland Empire Parents’ Turn Workshops:

-It changed the way I view my co parent and how I could handle things when it got tense.

-I learned I don’t have to make my co parent see things my way. Life is so much easier when I just do my part.

-A business like relationship has so much less stress than a combative one.

-I learned how to talk to my co parent differently--in positive ways. It has also made me understand how arguing around our children affects them. The teacher and the other co parents were so helpful.

-It helped me look at myself and see how I can improve and it helped me learn how to talk to the other parent.

-I learned that being cordial really helps as well as trying to find some positives in the other parent.

-I learned how not to become so emotional with the other parent.

-I feel more optimistic and hopeful now. -It was too short! I really enjoyed myself and the techniques. The suggestions are very helpful and they make you aware of so many things and keep you thinking.

-It assured me that I have for the most part, been acting and thinking in an appropriate manner with my co parent. Much of what is in the manual is what I agree with and will continue to apply in my life as a whole.

-This was a wonderful experience. I liked the role playing. Hands-on is always the most helpful to me.

-I am better able to identify situations I can choose to resolve and those that are better left alone-picking battles wisely and using less confrontational language so my child is the winner.

-I learned there are multiple possibilities when it comes to communicating. I learned a lot from the teacher and the other parents. I also learned that I am not the only one having difficulties. It helped to role play the situations.