changing family
(separation and divorce)
All programs are conducted by professional facilitators. Fees are available on a sliding scale.
We welcome all people regardless of cultural, religious and/or racial background or affiliation.
To inquire, please call 416.638.7800 x 6627 or email moerbach@jfandcs.com
We will be in touch with you shortly to finalize the registration process.
When You're About to Separate - What to Tell the Kids
Please click 'Inquiry' to book a session.
Topics include:
- how and when to tell children about the upcoming separation
- factors impacting on positive adjustment of children
- how to deal with “moving out” day
-when to seek professional help.
1 session
$45 per parent
$75 per two parents
High Conflict
Divorce
Tuesday February 23 | 7-9 p.m. | ZOOM
Tuesday April 20 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. | ZOOM
Tuesday June 29 | 7-9 p.m. | ZOOM
Topics will include:
- impact of conflict on children
- different interaction models for different levels of conflict
- how to avoid being triggered by ex-partner
- different parenting strategies for higher conflict families
1 session
$45 per person
Successful
Step Parenting
Tuesday May 25 | 7-9 p.m. | ZOOM
Topics include:
- myths and realities of step families
- blending your parenting styles
- role of discipline in a blended family
- building and maintaining a strong couple relationship
4 sessions
$180 per couple
Mastering your
Separation
Sunday March 7 | 9:30am-1:30 p.m. | ZOOM
Sunday June 13 | 9:30am-1:30 p.m | ZOOM
Topics will include:
- Understanding separation concerns
- Discovering your own emotional triggers
- Creating self worth and self awareness during the separation process
- Learning strategies for maintaining emotional control
- Becoming a better you
- Creating your own mindfulness toolbox
- Differentiating between the legal separation and the emotional separation
1 session
$60 per person
1 Family,
2 Homes
Wednesday May 5 | 7-8:30 p.m. | ZOOM
A program for parents and children experiencing separation and divorce.
Sessions for parents will include tips for keeping kids out of the conflict; how to actively listen to your kid; the impact of separation and divorce on children.
Sessions for kids will include: “do other children going through divorce feel the same way i do?” “how do I make myself feel better?” myths about divorce.
6 sessions
$300 for one parent attending with child/ren or $200 without child/ren
Looking Ahead; Life After Separation
Wednesday February 24 | 7:30-9 p.m. | ZOOM
Thursday May 13 | 7:30-9 p.m. | ZOOM
Topics will include:
- coping with change
- feelings of anger or loss
- living alone and loneliness
- resources for a new lifestyle
6 sessions
$120 per person