Growing Through Change Stress management techniques for preadolescents (11-13 years) In a small group setting. Your child will learn: · How to identify and manage stressors · How to strengthen their problem solving skills · How to positively verbalize and express themselves · How to utilize healthy coping skills · How to collaborate within a small group setting
4 week session ♦ 1 ½ hours each session ♦ 12:30-2:00 p.m. on Saturdays January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
Registration at Joi Counseling Center Contact Jodie at (630) 553-9686 Cost: $50. Registration closes January 4, 2012
PARENTING THROUGH DIVORCE 674 West Veterans Parkway, Suite D Yorkville, Illinois 60560 (630) 553-9686 www.joicounseling.com
See schedule for this class below description.
Parenting Through Divorce
* Educates parents about various aspects of divorce
* Helps parents to lessen the negative effects of divorce on their children
* Meets State and Federal Regulations for a parenting class for individuals going through a divorce or petitioning the court over custody issues
Topics Covered
* Some legal and procedural aspects of divorce
* The emotional process of divorce for adults and children
* Age-related problems of children of divorce and tips for helping children to cope
* Stages of grief and loss
* Information on when and how counseling can help
* Co-parenting
* New relationships
* Best interest of the child/children
* Custody arrangements (including advantages and disadvantages)
* Communicating with your child/children during and after divorce
* Discipline and parenting tips
Other details about the program
* Spouses must attend separate sessions
* The program is for adults only (children do not attend)
* Handouts and other suggested readings are provided
* Class consists of one four hour session
* Being on time and staying for the full session is a must for clients seeking certification
* Pre-registration is required and court ordered clients must provide their full name, the name of their spouse, and the court case number when registering
* Classes are taught by Cindy A. Fischer, MS, LCPC, NCC
Dates, Times, Location Fees, and Registration
* Classes are offered two to three times per month
* Classes meet at 674 West Veterans Parkway, Suite D, Yorkville, Illinois
* The fee for class is $75.00 per person and must be paid on or before the day of the class; all handouts are included in the price
* Call (630) 553-9686 - Information needed for registration: Your full name as it reads on your court documents, the date of the class you wish to attend, case/general number, attorney’s telephone and fax number, and the ages of your children
PARENTING THROUGH DIVORCE 674 West Veterans Parkway, Suite D Yorkville, Illinois 60560 (630) 553-9686 www.joicounseling.com
Schedule of upcoming classes
January 2012
Thursday, January 26th, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
February 2012
Sunday, February 5th, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Thursday, February 16th, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
March 2012
Saturday, March 3, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday, March 13, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Thursday, March 29, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
April 2012
Tuesday, April 10, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
* Note this class is geared for non-English speaking individuals. Anyone is welcome. Individuals who do not speak English or do not speak English well enough may bring a language interpreter and attend this class.
Please note that you should arrive for class 10 minutes before the start time. Also, make arrangements for someone to be on call for you as all cell phone/pagers must be turned off during class. We appreciate your assistance at assuring the class runs smoothly and respectfully to all participants.
