"This class is a jump
start to a healthy divorce." S. Stove
The most informative
and helpful in dealing with my situation. The best interest of my child
will be my top priority. Thank you for the great presentation.
I am ashamed with myself.
I was always so focused with the other parties negative actions, I was
doing so many negative things myself. I will focus more on being a person
my child loves to be around because I am positive. A.N.
I wish I had known not
only about this class sooner, but also all the options that are available
instead of constantly fighting in court and dealing with that stress.
The class was very informative and was presented in an easily understood
manner. The video clips from the judges and children shed some light on
my personal issues.
I’ve learned a lot today.
I hope my other party comes here too, so we can be on the same level to
raise our daughter the best that we can. A.N.
I didn't want to take
to this class, and I just want to say I’m glad I was ordered to take this
class. It has brought light to a lot of things I’ve been pondering. It
has really made me think about all of the aspects of my situation, and
I’m seeing a lot of things a new, better way. C.T.
I think this class can
help anyone in these situations. I'm very happy that it came because it
gave some pointers in my situation. Thanks guys!
The class has really
opened my mind and eyes to get a better relationship with my children.
Excellent. Enjoyed the
presentation. Useful +++
Perfect real home-hitting
references, discussions, and solutions encompassing and recognizing personal
situations and realities. It is time to "grow up," be respectful of one
another, and stop the blame game for the children. K. B.
I really dug the class.
It helped me see other people's positions and how they're "supposed" to
act towards and with the child.
It think every family
with children should be required to take this. These classes before filing
for divorce. S. B.
I wish I had known about
this course when I was first separated. There was a lot of great information.
Thank You! L. T.
Why isn't it required
that coparent classes be taken when a divorce is filed? Do this before
you get too deep into the litigation path.
We are the grandparents
of a 5 1/2 year old...many of your examples have really hit home in our
situation.
Wealth of information
learned and prior mistakes will be past history as far as what not to
say to my child. Eye opening how little seemingly harmless questions or
behavior are undermining to a child. Again, thank you for your passionate
presentation.
I really wasn't looking
forward to taking to this class. But as I sat through it I realized that
it was very helpful and I think all divorced parents should have to take
this class.
I am glad both parents
have to attend this class, because sometimes we don't always realize what
we are doing. I know that I am guilty of some things in the past that
I didn't think was hurtful at the time, and so has my spouse. Negative
comments, etc.
I enjoyed the class
and it actually made me feel a little better about my and our child's
situation.
Very well done- Topics
great!
This class helped me
learn a lot about helping my child feel that they have two homes and that
we need to meet the child's needs first. Thanks!
Liked the knight in
shining armor and the stages of grief presentation.
I've been separated
since 1996, we have 3 kids together. Now that we are getting a divorce,
this course provides options that I can use to work with the kids mom
for our kids benefit.
The mechanics of the
rescuer-victim environment that we need to grow out of these dysfunctions
was most relevant. To me it leads to the ability to forgive and allow
the children's interest to be the prime objective of the parent' discussions.
Some of the information needs to be available to people on the front end
of entering in to a relationship. The problem is most of us are only exposed
to these concepts and principles when we are in the middle of conflict.
This is truly a shame. C. B.
Great class. I think
every parent should take this class even if they are not going through
a divorce because the situations usually happens even in the family that
is not divorced.
This course has been
very beneficial.
Made me think about
psychological effects upon child and potential long range effects certain
actions may have into the child's adult life.
Very informative and
will aid me in becoming a better parent/coparent.
I wish I would have
known about this class sooner. I will suggest this class to others.
Exceptionally informative.
This class was a big
help! I learned a lot. Thanks.
Very informative. It
has changed my perspective on standard visitation.
Very informative, made
me think about my situation completely different. Thank you!
Class was very informative
and helpful. Good resources and ideas for direction to go next.
A lot of information
was given - some things were explained that I now understand better -
it all goes back to the child - the child must be first - it is all about
what is best for the child. R. W.
This class should be
required for parents to take this a lot sooner, perhaps when one or the
other files for divorce, to prevent some of these issues from happening.
This has helped a lot. Thank you. S
I have already recommended
the class to my parents. Thank you for good information that I know has
changed the way I operate. I believe if my former spouse will use the
lessons, we are on the road to recovery.
This class has informed
me greatly. I am the stepparent and would be willing to help both parents
try to agree on things outside of the course if all parties would utilize
this information given from the course. The father and mother definitely
need to find a place where they can meet in the middle. I believe they
could do it if they both put their differences aside.
I wish this type of
class had been available when my parents divorced! I truly hope the folks
attending this class will pay attention and make changes.
I really enjoyed this
class. It was very helpful for being a stepmother of three children. I
feel I can take a lot of the information that I learned and help better
the relationship between the kids and their parents. I truly hope their
mother will come and take the knowledge I have received and apply it.
This class, I believe, will help make me a better stepmother.
Thank you! This class
has taught me a lot of life long lessons-not just pertaining to parenting.
This class helped me
out on how I can help my children through our separation. I think every
parent should take this class.
Great information! I
wish I'd heard about this class when we began having trouble. I'm going
to suggest my children's mother take the class as well. We should be able
to work together and I believe that this class can help us do it. Personally,
I know the information will make me a better dad for our kids. J. S.
I am glad I attended
this coparenting class. It showed me how to talk to the grandparents.
It also helped me to deal with our situation in a better way. The program
helped me. I hope the grandparents go to the same class, because it helped
me a lot. J. W.
Attorneys should recommend
this before initial appointment. Should happen before temporary hearing.
Appreciated referral
to other resources. Really like "time of responsibility" instead of "period
of possession."
This class is full of
so many options for resolving conflict. It's too bad that this class is
not mandatory to take before being able to file for divorce or before
a court date will be set.
Excellent presentation.
Brought up issues that I was not aware could be a potential problem.
This class is wonderful.
I have learned so much about how my children see things. It will enable
me to change my ways.
Very informative. I
wish I had known about this class earlier in the game.
Opened my eyes. I thought
I was being fairly reasonable and consistent in my requests and expectations
concerning our daughter. I now realize that there our many other avenues
that I need to explore. Great class! R. H.
Very informative to
know or realize that the spouses (parents) can control the situation and
not give the courts or attorneys ultimate responsibility that affect our
children.
I really learned a lot
of things I did not know about going through a divorce. After tonight
I will and going to change the way I look at things and our child.
Helps me realize a lot
of my anger towards my parents and things to do to change so my children
don't feel anger about me. A. S.
Really helped me to
understand a lot more of what a child really goes through or even how
they truly feel.
Outstanding presentation,
wish I'd been instructed to attend earlier instead of waiting. It could
have saved a lot of heart ache...and money.
I've learned that me
and the other parent have to look at our children's needs. We have to
communicate because we don't and I didn't realize how important it was.
I never have intentionally
involved the children in what's going on nor talked about it in from of
them. But I have intentionally done things that could be considered alienation
of another parent and this will stop. My needs don't supercede the children's
and I have put my needs first and convinced myself it was for the kids.
This will change. Thank you.
The class peaked my
interest in learning more about how the divorce process affects children.
Thanks for letting me
see my child's point of view.
Outstanding presentation;
very straight forward.
Great class- I wish
I took the class before divorce. I think this class not only for divorcing
families but for all family members so that parents have better view on
parenting.
Good class. Helped me
see I am trying to do what is the right thing for my husband and our child.
Thank you.
"Thanks", you opened
my eyes to some of the situations I have been in and how I have been reacting.
I'll try to do better.
Video's were very good.
Professionally done. Good information. You held interest during the whole
period- good presentation skills.
Really like watching
the kids responses to different divorce situations.
Exceptional class. Wonderful.
Great. I needed class years ago. Thank you!
Thanks for stressing
mediation.
My husband has decided
to drop custody pursuit and has been much more cooperative. We are focusing
primarily on the kids now. J. R.
This class was very
informative. I wish that this was brought to parents attention when they
first entered into court. We settled in mediation after every avenue the
court offered a year and a half later. Thanks for the information.
I admit I was pissed
I was ordered to attend this class. But this was awesome! We are back
for one of those modifications you talk about and we actually attended
another course like this when we were first divorcing. It was nothing
like this and I wish we'd had this class back then. This was way better
and actually motivated me to change.
Great class! I agree
whole heartedly that mediation or other forms of communications are best.
After 17 years of divorce,
this class was helpful to know where each of us did wrong. A course like
this should have been offered earlier in my situation. It is something
that is needed by parents.
My divorce started 21
months ago, I wish I would have been advised to attend this course back
when it all started.
This class really helped
me notice that you and the other parent need to reconcile differences
and do for the children as needed. Always look at things form a child's
point of view.
Every adult should take
this class and we should also educate our counselors in the school system
by having them understand some of our children who are facing divorce-separation,
etc. I also think all attorney's should take this class too. If their
sending their clients, (if their not, they should). R. C.
The course showed the
children's views very well. Learning the correct words to say is very
helpful.
Good info. on parenting
plans and communicating with the child and other parent. Very happy I
was told and sent to this class. J.H.
This should be a required
class before parents are allowed to hire a lawyer. I learned a lot and
I hope that I can make it work. I didn't know that a course like this
was available.
Incorporating the video
into the lecture was very useful. It helped me understand some of the
opinions and the views from the court.
I asked for this class
to be included in the court order, as an attorney I have seen how it has
helped others so I knew it would help me also and it did. JB,
It should be ordered
for both sides, including stepparents as long as they are a part of the
child's life.
Great class! I wish
all co parents could be ordered to take these classes. You make me realize
that this is all about insuring our son's healthy well being. G. E.
Just wanted to say thank
you. The word "fighting" really hit home. I was going to ask for full
custody. I realized that now this is not the best way for the children.
Mediation seems to truly be the best way to go about things. I have realized
I'm not the primary caretaker and have not been in the past. My only wish
is to spend more time with my children and learn to be a better parent.
Your opinions are very true & grateful. Thank you again!
This class has changed
my views on using mediation. A. B.
I recommend this class
prior to any and all divorces being final. Thank you!
All young people getting
married or newlyweds should take this course. I think it is a great class
and is applicable in all homes, not just after divorce.
What an eye opener.
This helps us realize how selfish we can become. Gives us all hope on
solving issues as adults and that someone else does not have to make decisions
on our family.
The classes were very
informational. Thank you for opening my eyes to a lot of situations with
my children.
