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Couples Apart...Parents Forever (Part III)

A conflict resolution program to help separating parents living apart

We can help you:

• Understand the effects of conflict on you, your partner and your children
• Stop arguing in ways that harm you, your partner and your children
• Talk to and be heard by your partner
• Resolve parenting differences and disputes

You will learn to:

• Avoid the common pitfalls
• Communicate safely and respectfully towards each other
• Stop spinning your wheels, escalating conflict, or giving in
• Identify destructive communication patterns
• Develop and follow a problem-solving system

We will teach you:

• How to solve problems and disagreements safely and fairly

You will practice:

• Asking for what you want
• Listening to and understanding your partner
• Building options and solutions
• Identifying negative communication patterns

You and your children will benefit as:

• You both take control of parenting issues
• You build a different parenting relationship
• You learn and master negotiating skills and conflict management strategies
• Your family is secure that you will both be parents forever

Offered in partnership with The Family Mediation Centre and The Couples Institute.