TransParenting

TransParenting is a program for adults and focuses on the needs of children
in situations of parental separation or family breakup by:

  • Improving family communication
  • Enhancing problem-solving skills
  • Empowering parents with solutions

2010 TransParenting Class Dates

  • February 4 & February 11
  • April 8 & April 15
  • June 3 & June 10
  • August 5 & August 12
  • October 7 & October 14
  • December 2 & December 9

Each 4-hour seminar (2 hours per date of the selected month) is presented by professional counselors and is held in the evening to accommodate working parents. The group format allows for discussion and includes the use of video clips, role-playing and a parent handbook.

Seminars are held at Family Service of Roanoke Valley, 360 Campbell Avenue, in downtown Roanoke.
Please call 540-563-5316 for details.
Pre-registration is required.

Program Fee: $35.00

Facts

  • TransParenting is a national program operating in 39 states and 180 jurisdictions.
  • 96% of family court judges indicate the program "serves to lessen negative effects of divorce on children."
  • 94% of parents say the program is "helpful" or "extremely helpful."
  • 98% would recommend the program to others.
  • Educational seminars such as this are mandated in Virginia for both divorcing and never married parents.

Program Topics

  • Emotional reactions to family break-up
  • What to expect from families and friends
  • Positive and negative consequences of the changes in parents' living situations
  • Guidelines for talking to children about separation and/or divorce
  • Helping children through difficult emotions and changes in living situations
  • New family structures and the role of a step-parent
  • List of resources for additional information and support
Who Can Benefit?

People dealing directly with family changes:

  • Divorcing parents
  • Never married parents
  • Previously divorced parents who are changing custody or visitation agreements
  • Custodial grandparents
  • Concerned family members


People wanting to help children adjust to family changes:

  • Educators
  • Social workers
  • Therapists
  • Clergy
  • School counselors
  • Lawyers