CHILDREN IN THE MIDDLE
Alliance Counseling and Education Center offers classes in Denton and Collin Counties in conjunction with Children in the Middle. Please go to www.ChildrenintheMiddle.com for the classes currently being offered and to register. To better fit your needs, some classes are offered in Denton, Dallas, Tarrant and Parker Counties.
What is Children in the Middle?
Children in the Middle is more than just a basic co-parenting class and it is not a parent education class. Instructors are professionally dedicated to helping families transition during changes and meet the needs of children growing up between two homes.
CURRICULUM
Part 1- The Adults
Part I of the class focuses on adult issues related to co-parenting and keeping children out of the conflict.
Topics covered include:
- You
- The Victim Mindset
- Domestic Violence
- Working with the Other Household
- Extended Family/Significant Others
- Suggestions for Co-parenting
- Adult Grief
- Conflict Disengagement
- Alternative Dispute Options
Part 2- The Children
Part II of the class focuses on child development and the needs of children growing up in two homes.
Topics covered include:
- Children’s Stages of Development
- Creating the Dual Home Environment
- Parenting Time
- Child Support
- Talking to the Children
- Children’s Grief
- Mistakes Made in Involving Children
- Co-parenting Vocabulary
- Benefits of Co-parenting
- Alienating Behaviors
