Announcing a New Program for Separated & Divorced Fathers
Announcing a New Program for
Separated & Divorced Fathers
The Canadian Centre for Men and Families is launching an exciting new program dedicated to divorced or separated fathers looking to maintain a strong and vibrant relationship with their children.
Fathering After Separation or Divorce is our new 8-week program running October 14th through to December 1, 2015. You’ll learn a broad range of knowledge, resources and skills with a curriculum built for fathers, based on the best research from child psychologists, father-friendly lawyers and men’s health providers:
Full program information available here
What You’ll Get from this Program
– Better understand what your child is going through
– Learn conflict resolution, team work, communication and co-parenting skills
– Learn how to deal with and report child abuse
– Learn how to take care of your emotional and physical health and well-being
– Learn how to protect yourself and understand your rights and obligations
– Navigate the legal system, including Duty Counsel, Family Responsibility Office, Office of the Children’s Lawyer, Legal Aid Clinics, etc
– Connect to father’s groups, service agencies, lawyers & healthcare professionals
– Hear from special experts and guests who will join us as much as possible
Registration Deadline
Registration for the first 8-week session closes September 30, 2015
Cost
The registration cost is $80. It defrays the expenses for hosting this program. If you are unable to afford the registration cost please let us know.
**Advisors
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The program is supported by two Canadian Centre for Men and Families Advisors who will join us as guests from time to time:
Brian Jenkins is Director, International Institute for Family Research in Toronto, and facilitates meetings of the group Fathers Are Capable Too.
Heidi Nabert is the co-founder and president of the National Shared Parenting Association and Director of Fathers’ Resources International.
Justin Trottier
Executive Director, Canadian Centre for Men and Families