Parenting and Co-Parenting Classes, Laguna Beach
The AJ Novick Group, Inc. in addition to being an approved Anger Management provider, we are also an Orange County court and probation approved Parenting and Co-Parenting Class provider. We offer weekly parenting classes at our Laguna Beach based office every Thursday evening at 7:00pm. All participants will receive materials for the class when they arrive. We offer 8, 10, 12, 22 and up to 52 week parenting and co-parenting classes. Call (949) 715-2694 to register.
We also offer Anger Management Classes, click here to learn more.
Weekly Parenting and Co-Parenting Class Information:
Cost: $50 to enroll, $35 per class. Proof of Enrollment provided. A Certificate of Completion is given at the end of the class.
Register: Call our office to start (949) 715-2694
When: Every Thursday at 7pm, start any week you wish.
Where: AJ Novick Group, Inc., 333 Third Street, Suite 4, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Parents can expect to learn skills in the following areas (detailed course syllabus at the bottom of the page):
- Assertive Communication for Parents
- Stress Management
- Empathy training for Parenting and Co-parents
- Anger and Conflict resolution
- Parenting styles
- Boundary and limit setting
- Co-parenting Teamwork/Challenges
- Co-parenting plan
- Step-family Dynamics
- Rewards and Discipline for children
- Avoiding Parenting Mistakes
We will provide a certificate of completion at the end of the program. Progress report are available as well as a "proof of enrollment" form.
Those clients who live outside of Orange County may consider taking our Online Parenting Classes. These online classes are currently unavailable to Orange County residents who have a court or probation requirement. They are excellent for those outside of Orange County for Court requirements or ANY county for personal growth and self-improvment.
Detailed course syllabus topics:
Chapter 1
Parenting: Who needs it?
Introduction – Author
Purpose and Benefit of Course
Course Orientation
Receiving Course Credit
Course Evaluation Procedures
Chapter 2
Anger, Parenting, and Feelings
Taking Responsibility
The Cost of Poor Parenting
Protecting and enhance the child's emotional development
Past History of Parenting
Understanding the Legal process in Divorce
Understanding the Judicial process
Chapter 3
Dealing With Stress
Stress and Physical Health
Stress and Mental Health
What IS Stress?
External vs Internal Stress
How Stress May Be Positive
Stress vs. Stressed-Out
The Stress Response
Manage Stress: Step 1 – Stress Alert
Manage Stress: Step 2 – Life Changes
Manage Stress: Step 3 – Mind View
Manage Stress: Step 4 – Stress Guard
Chapter 4
Role Modeling For Our Children
Emotions and Our Life
Why Empathy Is Important
Lack Of Empathy
Why Social Awareness Is Important
Increasing Your Empathy
Empathic Listening
Communication
Acceptance
Chapter 5
Boundaries and Good Parenting I
Boundaries and Good Parenting II
Tips for Setting Boundaries
Chapter 6
Rewards/Consequences for Children
Rewards/Consequences for Children II
Rewards/Consequence Tips
What is Child Abuse?
Common perpetrator attitudes and conduct involving domestic violence
Chapter 7
Communication and Parenting
Assertive Communication for Parents
Harmful Pattern #1 – Avoidance
Harmful Pattern #2 – Criticism
Harmful Pattern #3 – Passive-Aggressive
Harmful Pattern #4 – Aggression
Harmful Pattern #5 – Defensiveness
Harmful Pattern #6 – Contempt
Send Clear Messages
Learn How To Listen
Complain with "Magical Formula"
Acknowledge Your Part in Conflicts
Conflict Resolution Approaches
Useful Things To Say
Give and Take Praise
Express Feelings Openly
Chapter 8
Parenting Styles
Parenting Styles II
Parenting Styles III
Chapter 9
Co-Parenting Teamwork/Planning
Co-Parenting Teamwork/Planning I
Co-Parenting Teamwork/Planning III
Skills in Alternative Dispute Resolution
Chapter 10
Step Family Problems and Concerns
Education on Marriage / Divorce Counseling
Children and Divorce
Types of Blended/Step Families
Step Family Life Cycle
Step Family Life Cycle II
Chapter 11
Common Parenting Mistakes
Final Examination