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Classes & Groups

For enrollment information, call (530) 626-5164 ext. 23 or tami@familyconnected.org

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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 Program

This group focuses on processing healthy strategies to break the cycle of domestic violence and educate individuals about the effects of abuse on their family. This program qualifies as a Batterer Intervention Program, and court-ordered participants can meet their 52-week mandate. Some topics include: patterns of abuse, gender roles and socialization, effects of domestic violence on children and others, communication, choices/consequences, self-care, and strengthening family relationships.

Anger Management

This class examines the benefits of using positive coping skills as an alternative to aggression or violence toward people. Many people volunteer, but these classes also meet the requirements for court-ordered individuals. Some topics include: effects on relationships, stress reduction, communication, and triggers.