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Single Parents United Presents: “Communicating and Co-parenting”

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April 30, 2011 at 3:00 PM until 4:00 PM

Location: Public Library: Lakeview Branch

Phone: 309-265-3738

Email: singleparentsunited@hotmail.com

Link: http://www.facebook.com/31allday/posts/206069542746860?notif_t=feed_comment_reply#!/event.php?eid=118320104914135

Event Description

April 21, 2011 Updated Apr 21, 2011 at 8:32 AM CDT

Guest Professional: Melissa Shane: Children First-
Professional Development Institute at Illinois Central College

Melissa Shane has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in counseling from Bradley University. She has worked as a counselor with groups, individuals and families of all ages. She also worked as a school counselor, addictions counselor and in child welfare.

In addition, Melissa has taught psychology at Illinois Central College for eleven years. She has also been teaching the Children First program through the Professional Development Institute at Illinois Central College for three years. In her spare time Melissa enjoys spending time with her three children.

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Cooperative parenting with your ex can give your children continued stability and close relationships with both parents—but it certainly isn’t easy. In reality, putting aside relationship issues to co-parent amicably can be extremely stressful and difficult.
Despite the many challenges, though, it is possible to initiate and maintain a cordial working relationship with your ex for the sake of your children. You have the power to remain calm, stay consistent, and avoid or effectively resolve conflict with your ex—all in the name of putting your children’s needs first.

Join us at this seminar and get useful information from an experienced professional on how to better communicate -not for yourself…for your children.

**Light snacks & beverages are provided**

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