For enrollment information, call (530) 626-5164 ext. 23 or tami@familyconnected.org
The Family Resource Center has a staff of professionals ready to recommend the right programs, groups and classes to promote the health and well-being of children, youth and families. We enroll co-parents into separate groups to promote full participation and self-reflection. Attending with a current partner is encouraged, but not required. Age appropriate one-on-one parenting is available upon request. Please refer to the Class Schedule for start dates, times, fees, etc.
Roots & Wings
Parenting (Up To 52 Weeks)
Cooperative Parenting and Divorce (Co-Parenting)
Family Violence Intervention
Anger Management - Teens & Adults
Roots and Wings
This in-depth parenting group is designed to help people become the parents they want to be, the parents their children deserve in order to have a safe, secure and loving childhood. The therapeutic group setting helps to develop insight and understanding while acquiring better skills. During the group sessions, we address the array of personal issues that compromise or inhibit healthy relationships and the development of positive parenting skills. The psychotherapeutic Roots and Wings group is facilitated by professional staff of the Integrative Family Therapy program including licensed and intern level Family Therapists and Clinical Social Workers. The group meets for 2 hours weekly for 12 weeks. Some focus areas include:
How your past affects your present
Developing a coherent personal life story
Understanding and managing the emotional challenges of parenting
Understanding the relationship between beliefs, feelings and actions
Understanding the nature of conflict
Understanding the effects of exposure to violence and substance abuse
Developing assertion and communication skills
Developing healthy boundaries
Parenting (Up to 52 Weeks)
This psycho-educational parenting program is designed for parents with children of all ages who want (or are referred for) extensive parenting education, support information and guidance. We utilize a broad range of modalities and experiential learning. This group meets for one and a half (1.5) hours weekly. The number of weeks you attend may vary based on your pre-group assessment (or referral/court-order). Volunteers and agency referred or court-ordered attendees are welcome.
Cooperative Parenting & Divorce (Co-Parenting)
This class is designed for parents who are separated, divorced, or in a custody dispute and desire to improve their skills relating to cooperative parenting and divorce. We enroll co-parents into separate groups to promote full participation, self-reflection, and personal growth. Attending with a current partner or spouse is encouraged, but not required. This group meets for 2 hours weekly for 8 weeks. Some topics include:
Protecting children from conflict
Learning to let go- loss and grief
Understanding long-term parenting roles
Building a working/business relationships with other parent
Negotiating agreements
Seeing through the child's eyes: loving both parents
Defusing conflict
Managing Anger & Resentment
Co-Parenting is FOREVER
Family Violence Intervention - Men and Women
Is anger getting in the way of your relationships with the people you love the most? Come and learn new ways to recognize and manage your anger. Individual and group instruction is available. Number of weeks varies, based on need, referral, and court order when appropriate. Separate groups available for men and women. Some topics include:
Domestic Violence
Child Endangerment
Child Abuse and Neglect
Foundations and Family of Origin
Relationship Issues
Relapse Prevention
Self-Management
Communication
Stress Management
And More...
Our programs are certified by the El Dorado County Probation Department and meet the California requirements for Batterer’s Intervention Programs.
Anger Management - Teens & Adults
Learn new ways to recognize and manage your angry behavior, so it doesn’t end up managing you. Separate groups available for men, women and teens. Some topics include:
Power
Gender
Stress
What Can I Bring to Myself & Others?
Choice & Consequence
My Contribution to Conflict
And More...
Our programs are certified by the El Dorado County Probation Department and meet the California requirements for Batterer’s Intervention Programs.