My Two Homes, Divorce Group for ages 9-11 January 2011

Dear Colleagues and Friends:

 I will be starting a new group for  families and children moving through the divorce process in January 2011.  Please share this information with anyone who may benefit from the group. 

My Two Homes

Divorce group for Children

Session One:  You and Your Family

  How your family has changed and what has stayed the same.  Learning how to manage the changes and what will happen next for your family. 

 Session Two: Some Myths and Truths about Divorce

What beliefs are real about divorce and what other beliefs are getting in the way of you moving forward and healing. 

 Session Three:  Feelings

How divorce makes you feel and what to do with all those feelings.   Find ways to express your feelings in positive, nondestructive ways.  

 Session Four:   Caught in the middle

Being caught in the middle of parents' conflict and loyalty struggles.  What are the most common situations that children encounter when being asked to choose sides and how to keep yourself out of the conflict.

 Session Five:  Self-Esteem

With all the changes and transitions, it's hard to feel good about yourself and just focus on being a kid!! Remembering all the good things about you and your family and what positive changes happen with divorce. 

 Session Six: Changing Thoughts and Self-Talk 

What thoughts are getting in the way of you moving forward and healing after the divorce.  Finding concrete ways to change those thoughts and develop healthier, more adaptive ways of thinking and handling situations.

 When:  Sundays from 2:00-3:30 pm, 9--11 year olds. Group starts January 23rd-March 6th

 Fee:   $300.00 for the 6 week class. Sibling discount and early registration discount of 25.00 if paid by January 7th, 2011

Facilitator:  Monica Ramunda, MA, LPC, RPT is a Licensed Professional Counselor and registered play therapist in private practice in Louisville.  She is a Marriage and Family therapist, specializing in children and adolescents. She has been working with children and families for over 15 years. 

Please click on the link below to register.