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Recently you or your spouse filed a dissolution ordivorce action in the Wayne County Common Pleas Court. Thecourt realizes that divorce is a very stressful experience forparents and children. Although spouses-may decide to end theirmarriage, your child or children will always need both parents.
In order to assist you, we have established a programwhich focuses on your child or children's needs during and afterthe divorce and how you can help him or her succeed. We haveenclosed a brochure about the program.
IT IS MANDATORY FOR EACH PARTY TO COMPLETE THEPROGRAM PRIOR TO THE FINAL HEARING.
You may register for the program by contacting theCounseling Center of Wayne and Holmes Counties, 2285 BendenDrive, Wooster,· Ohio 44691, 330-264-9029. Again, it ismandatory for each party to complete the program prior to thefinal hearing.
IF YOU FAIL TO ATTEND THE CLASS THE COURT WILL NOTFINALIZE YOUR DISSOLUTION/DIVORCE.
THE WAYNE COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT
the Program:
• To help parents move onfrom a marital/couples relationship to a new partnership: Co-parenting
• To make sure both parentsare exposed to the same research-based information.about challenges that canarise in kids after divorce
• To prepare parents to takecare of themselves and theirkids during this period offamily change.
The divorce decision isbehind you; a new familylife is ahead of you.
Helping Children Succeedafter Divorce
The Counseling Center of Wayne& Holmes Counties2285 Benden Drive
-._ ... Wooster, Ohio 44691
Instructor: Jim Foley, MSW, LlSW-SRegister: 330-264-9029Ouestiqns (not registration): Jim Foley,330-264-9029 x1173
A project and curriculumof The NationwideChildren's Hospital
rI"". The Counseling Center of~ Wayne and Holmes Counties
(330)264-9029 www.ccwhc.org
What to expect, ..
During and after divorce or dissolution, kids mayhave variousreactions:
• Becoming aggressive towardsiblings, defiant towardadults.
• Withdrawing from people oractivities ..
• Regressing in their behaviorand coping skills.
Parenting challenge: to seethe emotions behind the behaviors, and help your kids expressthose feelings safely and appropriately.
What is this class about?This class is for parents go
ing through a divorce or dissolution, and for others trying tostrengthen a coparenting relationship or cope with familychanges. Your instructor, JimFoley, will lead you through aNationwide Children's Hospitalcurriculum about issues thatcan arise for kids and familiesafter divorce, and how to takecare of yourself along the way.
What participants sayabout the "Divorce Class"
• "I like the suggestion to thinkof my "ex" as my "co-parent;"I feel ready to focus on thefuture more than the past."
• "I feel more confident, readyto handle my kids' reactions.
• "It was helpful to talk aboutthings from the kids' perspective; I will try to see theemotions in their behaviors.
Where and when?
Location: The Counseling Center ofWayne and Holmes Counties, 2285Benden Drive, Wooster 44691.
There will be one morning session(9:00 am to noon) each month, usually the second Monday and oneevening (6:00 pm to 9:00 pm) perMonth, usually the fourth Thursday.
To find about next month's classes,and to register: Call the CounselingCenter, 330-264-9029. The frontdesk handles registrations. Coparents often attend separately;kids do not attend.
Cost: $25, paid on arrival.
• "Easy to follow. Thanks!"
Reigster: 330-264-9029Questions: Jim Foley,330-264-9029 x1173E-mail: [email protected]
