January 2008 Training

Course Materials & Training Costs

About the Trainers

Desirable Qualities and Experience for Instructors (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, education or related field and have at a minimum 2 years experience in dealing with family, parenting, and divorce related issues;

  OR

  a minimum of 4 years related work experience in dealing with family, parenting, and divorce-related issues.

  (This is a requirement according to Florida Administrative Rule 65C-032.002)
  

• Divorced with children (2 years minimum between divorce and training).

• Guardian Ad Litem or Court Appointed Special Advocate.

• Crisis Intervention Specialist.

• Certified mediator (family or county court with experience).

• Redirecting Children's Behavior instructor.

• Certified parent instructor (other courses).

• Couples or relationship instructor

• Certified Family Life Educator

• Other teaching experience.

• Ability to remain impartial.

• Willing to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to model a situation-centered attitude.

• Willing to refrain from giving legal advice (this course is educational; not for the purpose of practicing law). Willing to learn the difference between giving legal information and giving legal advice.

• Willing to refrain from practicing therapy (the course is educational; not for the purpose of "fixing" the students).

• An understanding of teaching from a position of equality and respect rather than superiority.

• The courage to be imperfect.

• Committed to helping others resolve conflict.

• Ability to make the principles clear and understandable when questioned by hostile/emotional students.

• Good moral character.

Contact us by email at for.parents@juno.com
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Last edited April 25, 2008 by Robert J. Perchalski, Ph.D.