Navigating Family Change Parenting Seminar (En espanol)
Phone: 404-592-1257
E-Mail: autumn@cnfc.org
The Navigating Family Change: Parenting seminar is a four-hour education seminar required of specific domestic actions involving a child or children under 18 years of age where the parties are involved in a separate maintenance, paternity, change of custody, visitation, legitimation, divorce, and any other domestic action, excluding contempt, and generally, domestic violence. The program shall be successfully completed within 31 days of service of the original complaint upon the original defendant. Appropriate action, including but not limited to contempt, may be taken upon a party's failure to successfully complete the seminar. Parties are not required to view the seminar together. Children should not view the seminar. Pre-registration is required.
Below are comments collected from exit surveys of attendees:
- "I really didn't feel I needed this because of the ages of my kids, boy was I wrong. Great instructors and great information."
- "What exceptional instructors; they delivered this complicated material with a perfect blend of humor, support and information. Thank you for making this the best experience I have had to date in the court system."
- "I learned how to deal more with parenting, regardless of how the other parent behaves, understanding the kid's personal feelings, not the parent's feelings."
- "Very eye-opening; this has been difficult to navigate, and this course really helped me comprehend what is important regarding the kids."
- "I am very happy that I attended. It exceeded my expectations; didn't understand why I needed the class, and didn't want to attend until I got here. I learned a lot and am grateful. It is wise that this class has become a mandatory part of the divorce."
Program Content
The seminar focuses on the developmental needs of children, with emphasis on fostering the child's emotional health during periods of stress. The program is informative, supportive, and directs people desiring additional information or help to appropriate resources. The course content includes:
- Responding to Children -- how to talk to them to assist in their emotional adjustment to parental separation; and so they can stay out of the parental conflict, preserve their self-esteem, and simply be children
- Leaver/Leavee -- the emotional impact on each parent after separation and how it affects the children
- Grief Process -- how to recognize the stages of grief in self and family members; and how to respond to family members in the different grief stages
- Co-Parenting -- the importance of approaching co-parenting realistically and setting appropriate boundaries to minimize conflict
- Parenting Plan Basics -- the importance of a clear and detailed plan and how to incorporate elements to best execute a cooperative or parallel co-parenting style
- Child Development -- considering the above subjects given the various stages of child development
Seminar Dates and Times
All seminars will be offered virtually. The seminars begin promptly at the times scheduled. Participants will not be allowed to sign on late, they will be required to reschedule.
Please use the following link to view available dates and register. http://cnfc.org/nfc-online/
Registration
Each person must register individually. The Zoom link is not to be shared. In the event the link is shared with another, the other person will not get credit for the seminar.
Registration must be received prior to the day of the seminar. Payment is $52.00 per person. No refunds will be given. All parties shall view the seminar selected by them without further notification from the court.
- Register Online
- Questions regarding registration may be directed to autumn@cnfc.org
Please sign in 30 minutes early for the workshop to ensure connection and address any technical needs. For technical assistance to log on, or during the seminar, go to https://CNFC.org and click on the chat icon for live help.
Presenters
Each seminar is conducted by a male/female team of masters level professionals trained in mental health services.
Fees
A fee of $52.00 per person is required and is used to cover all costs of the program including the presenter's fees, workbooks, applications, and program administration. Payment is accepted online in the form of credit card or debit card. A fee waiver is available for parties having filed under a pauper's affidavit, carrying a current Medicare/Medicaid card, or falling under the indigent guidelines as set by the state. If you believe you qualify, provide a copy of your pauper's affidavit, Medicare/Medicaid card or email adr@gwinnettcounty.com for a fee waiver application. No Refunds Available. You must provide a civil action number or proof of residency in Gwinnett County.
Certificates
Certificates will be issued at the conclusion of the four-hour session, which the parties are responsible for filing in the appropriate county.