Over 1 million children will see their parents divorce this year, and 50% will experience this life-changing event before turning 18. At any age, the break up of their parents can leave kids feeling sad, angry, and deeply hurt. Often, the rippling effects of the split can impact the entire family.
How can parents provide emotional stability and guidance through this difficult transition? What are the best ways to co-parent through the adjustment to ensure healthy relationships with both parents? How can custody matters be resolved in the best interest of the entire family?
Divorce: The Rippling Effect is being presented at the RVA Parents Forum Series on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 6 p.m. at the Children’s Museum of Richmond- Short Pump location.
The panel of speakers includes:
Jill A.F. Gasper, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist, specializing in working with children, adolescents, and families of divorce. Dr. Gasper is also trained in the collaborative divorce model, serving as a Child Specialist and Divorce Coach.
Lynne B. Einhaus, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Collaborative Divorce Coach.
Julie Cillo, Family Law Attorney with Hall & Hall and Fellow with the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.
This session will cover:
- How parents can provide emotional stabilty to their children
- What steps parents can take to guide children through a difficult transition
- Tips to ensure healthy relationships with both parents
- Co-parenting success stories
$30 per person includes dinner, class, parenting experts and an interactive Q&A session. Babysitting is included, reservations required. All seminars and workshops operate on a sliding fee scale basis. Scholarships and discounts are available. Please inquire.
The RVA Parents Forum Series is held the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Children’s Museum of Richmond-Short Pump location, 2200 Old Brick Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060. The 6-part series kicked off October 14, 2014 and will run through April 14, 2015. Cost is $30 and includes dinner, class, parenting experts, and interactive Q&A session. Babysitting is available, reservations required. Please call 804-545-1272.
