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Student Participation and Certificate Requirements

The website DivorceParentingClass.net and ParentingClassOnline.net is a distance learning environment that teaches:

Distance learning is a relatively new form of learning and referral sources such as courts, probation departments and human resources want to know if this type of learning is as effective as “real world” classroom learning.

There is growing evidence in research literature that online learning is as effective or even more effective than traditional learning environments. Preliminary information is showing that online learning is providing a cost-effective, rich and diverse means of learning for students.

Shouldn’t there be interaction or a human component for learning co-parenting skills?
There IS a human component to this program. Our students interact with the facilitator through emails, and intensive work in the class. The facilitator is a licensed marriage and family therapist.

Who created the parenting program?
Kathy Garber, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Board Certified Professional Counselor, Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress, Certified Relationship Specialist and Certified Mediator has more than 20 years in the mental health and healthcare industry.

She is a clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, a clinical member of the California Association of Marriage and Family therapists, a member of the National Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapists. She is also a member of The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress, a member of the American Psychotherapy Association, a Diplomat of the American Association of Anger Management Providers, a Diplomat of the National Anger Management Association, member of International Association of Collaborative Professionals and Association for Conflict Resolution. She is a member of the International Society for Mental Health Online and a member of the American Distance Counseling Association. Kathy has training and expertise in "The Lawlis Series" on Dr. Phil's Approaches and provides counseling for Dr. Phil referrals.

Kathy is the founder of Center of Solutions, LLC where she works as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Life and Family Strategist, Certified Anger Management Facilitator, Certified Online Therapist, Certified Mediator, Certified Parenting Instructor, Anger Management Evaluator and Certified Relationship Specialist. She works with numerous Probation Departments, Human Resource Departments and psychotherapists across the United States. She works with divorcing couples in arranging successful co-parenting agreements AgreeToAgreeDivorce.com. Kathy enjoys working with individuals and groups teaching successful anger management skills in a variety of settings. She developed and designed Anger Management Online and Center of Solutions and is an active director of the programs. She is the author of Stop Anger, Be Happy and Parenting By Design. Kathy also works as a family coach and strategist helping individuals with family conflict, reconciliation, family of origin issues at Family Intervention.

What Responsibilities Do Students Have In The Program?

1. All students are expected to spend a certain amount of time in the program.
2. All students are required to read the program workbook.
3. All students must meet a time frame depending on the amunt of hours they need for completion.
4. Students are monitored in their participation by the facilitator.
5. Students are bound by time frames.
6. Students can earn time by reading, talking with facilitators, quizzes and exams.
7. To receive a certificate of completion all students must complete the above mentioned and complete a comprehensive examination with at least 80%.
8. Students are required to complete a completion questionnaire when all assignments are finished. The facilitator will then do a complete review of their participation to determine a student’s eligibility.
9. Certificates are given out at the discretion of the facilitator.
10. Certificates are sent to students in PDF format to prevent students from faking certificates.
11. Cheating through any class can happen including face-to-face programs. Successfully cheatingin our class is very difficult. No system is perfect, but ParentingClassOnline.net makes a strong effort to make certain the people who say they are taking the program are actually taking the program.

Why Should I Refer People To ParentingClassOnline.net And Accept The Program As Satisfactory?

1. Online education offers a variety of advantages over traditional forms of face-to-face programs:
2. Online programs are usually less expensive than traditional programs. This makes clients less resistant to take a program.
3. Programs are self paced (with restrictions) and can be tailored to the individual needs of the client.
4. Our material is written for all levels of education. The software is easy to use so that the client can dedicate time to actually learning instead of computer problems.
5. Facilitator to client interaction is increased in online learning. Often facilitators and clients speak on a daily basis.
6. Material is constantly updated.
7. Students learn through peer interaction.
8. Referring people to an online program takes away the following: “I can’t afford it” “I can’t take time off from my job” “I don’t have a babysitter” “It takes to much time to travel.”
9. Students are much more one on one accountable for their participation.

How was the curriculum developed?
The material and techniques used in this program were implemented first in a face-to-face program. I brought this program online as a means of offering affordable divorce classes and making clients more accountable for personal change. Making someone personally accountable to receive a certificate of completion is much different than sitting quietly in a room of people pretending to be interested. We help people get excited about changes their lives and living in positive solutions. We build self esteem and coach people to get excited about their lives. This is definitely not a passive program. This is a program of accountability.

Please feel free to visit DivorceParentingClass.net and ParentingClassOnline.net for further details. Or, email us at CenterofSolutions@ymail.com

I hope you will seriously consider our program as a valuable instrument in teaching parenting skills. We are dedicated to upholding the standards of our profession and those of the courts.