Helping parents/families communicate more effectively with each other;
1. Helping parents to be aware of how their children are being impacted by the adults around them;
2. Helping parents ease the negativity/bitterness/hurt – and keep the children’s needs central;
3. Agreeing ground rules/basic expectations with parents; and
4. How to work between two houses – establishing boundaries.
*All requests for external training will be discussed and designed for trainees particular needs.
| Matching FMNI training topics to training needs | ||
| Topic | Specific Areas | Need |
| Mediation | Process Overview
Mediation as assisted decision-making/assisted negotiation Agreement to Mediate (boundary setting; managing expectations) |
1, 4, 5 |
| Communication | Refresher on Communication Theory
Use of Language (reframing, empathetic responses, questioning styles etc) |
1, 3, 4, 5 |
| Co-Parenting | Parenting Plans
Use of SMART agreements Reality testing |
2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Needs of Children | Risk & Resilience Factors
The Voice of the Child Strategies to focus parents on children’s needs |
2, 3, 4 |
| Couple Dynamics | Loss & Grief
Uncoupling |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Conflict | Overview of Conflict & Conflict Resolution Theory
Conflict Mapping Understanding Conflict Styles Dealing with High Conflict |
1, 2, 4, |
| Linking theory to practice | Re-orientation in values
Skills practice |
1-5 |