Transparenting, is a nationally acclaimed program created by Families First of Atlanta, Georgia. It currently serves 70,000 parents per year nationwide. The four-hour seminar has consistently received high ratings from parent participants.

This educational seminar is designed to help minimize the negative impact of divorce, separation and custody issues on children and teens. At a time when parents are naturally preoccupied with their own adjustments, they must also recognize that their joint roles as parents continue to exist. The seminar helps parents begin to restructure their relationship and make appropriate plans for their children.

Nationally, 97% of participating parents report that Transparenting information has influenced their behavior and helped them better understand their children. Furthermore, those court systems which mandate the program attendance have realized significant decreases in the number of families reappearing in court for custody and visitation issues.

Issues dealt with in The Parent Seminar:

• Developmental stages of children and how their needs relate to their ability to cope.
• How children experience divorce.
• Why and how developmental stages need to impact visitation schedules.
• The critical importance of a cooperative post-divorce relationship between parents.
• Signals children exhibit when in trouble and the ways parents can respond or get assistance.
• Other adjustments children will need to make as a result of divorce.
• Available community resources.
• Role-playing and demonstrations that show how parental responses can help or hurt children.

All group leaders participating in the Transparenting program are experienced mental health professionals with a minimum of a Masters degree. They are all experts in helping children and families through times of transition (separation, divorce or remarriage).

JFS offers this 4 hour seminar to parents, grandparents or concerned persons of all races, religions and economic situations. JFS also offers comprehensive counseling services for children, teens and their families who are facing separation, custody, divorce and remarriage. An age appropriate support group for children of divorcing families is also available.

Cost...

The cost of the parent seminar is $50 per person and includes the parent handbook which highlights seminar material, lists excellent reference books and offers direction in locating community resources. In order to make this program available to all of those families who wish to participate, the fee can be adjusted based on income and ability to pay.

For registration, seminar locations, dates and times, call (757) 459-4640.

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