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	Now that parent education is court mandated, which program will suit me best?
	'Divorce That Works for Children.'  This program not only gives you information about the effects of divorce on children but also teaches you strategies to help your children deal successfully with divorce.  Its small group, interactive format allows the instructors to tailor each session to the interests of the participants.
	Why should I select this program?
	The groups are kept small to allow the workshop to address the specific questions of the participants.  In the interactive sessions, you learn practical techniques to help your children cope successfully with the inevitable changes that divorce brings.
	When and where is the program held?
	The 5-hour program is held on 2 weekday evenings, usually one week apart.  New sessions are scheduled monthly; often you may begin right away.  We are conveniently located near downtown Westborough, close to I-495, the Mass Pike, & Route 9.
	What can I expect to learn?
	Different techniques to help you do what's best for your child, such as:   ¨ Parenting strategies that improve your child's adjustment to divorce   ¨ Skills in conflict resolution to handle disputes with your child's other parent   ¨ Guidelines for custody and visitation that benefit you and your children
	What else is covered?
	Information on the effects of divorce on children including:   ¨ Explanations of your child's age-related reactions to divorce   ¨ How your behavior affects your children   ¨ How the stress of divorce affects your parenting   ¨ Details about other community resources that specialize in divorce
	Who leads these workshops?
	Workshop leaders are professionals who have had extensive experience working with parents and divorce. Sylvia Sirignano, Ph.D. is a developmental psychologist and a mother of two children who has worked with parents and children for more than 20 years. She regularly conducts parenting workshops and individual parent consultations on a variety of child-rearing concerns and trains other professionals in the field. She has published research on parenting issues and is a member of the Divorce Center in Framingham. A trained divorce mediator, she frequently does presentations for attorneys and mediators on issues pertaining to children and divorce. This combination of research and work with parents enables her to provide practical information on parenting backed by the latest research.  Glenn Smith, LICSW has been counseling couples, parents, stepparents and teens for 25 years. He specializes in helping couples who are considering divorce, as well as those going through a divorce, and in helping couples who are parenting after divorce and in stepfamilies. He also specializes in working with teens experiencing difficulties. Mr. Smith sees clients in his office in Worcester and at Parenting Solutions. For further information, call 508-366-7557 or email GSmithLICSW@aol.com.

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