(Grades 3-8) An unwanted journey begins... When going on a long journey, important items are packed and taken along for the trip. Similarly, separation and divorce is often a long and ever changing journey for children. "Safe Travels Through the Divide" will give you the tools and understanding needed to help make this trip as safe and comfortable as possible for children while minimizing lasting effects. By means of a comprehensive pathway system, it will help your child adjust to their new lifestyle as soon as possible. The situation is hard enough, the last thing a parent wants is for their child to feel miserable or to get hurt on this unpleasant journey. Kim "Tip" Frank is a long-time educator and therapist. He has had the privilege of helping hundreds of kids formerly as a teacher and for the past many years as a counselor/therapist. He works in the public school setting and also maintains a private counseling practice. Tip has authored and coauthored a number of books on topics including ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, social skills, and grief. He also has opportunities to lecture across the country. Most importantly, Tip is a devoted husband and a father of two teenagers. Road Map Outline Section One Mainly for Adults I. Necessities for the Trip - The Twelve Items Needed for Children of Divorce or Separation (CODS) Before Leaving Home II. Communication on the Journey - What I Need from My Mom and Dad—A Child’s List of Wants III. The Traveler’s Rights on the Journey - The Children of Divorce or Separation (CODS) Bill of Rights IV. Safety Measures for Smooth Travel - Positive Parent Attitudes and Behaviors that Promote Healing V. Detours to Avoid - Negative Parent Attitudes and Harmful Behaviors VI. Path Closed—Danger Ahead! - Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) VII. Lodging on the Journey - Sensible Visitation Schedules VIII. Good Grief on the Journey to Recovery Section Two Mainly for Kids and Teens I. General Advice for the Journey II. The Traveler’s Rights on the Journey Through Your Parents’ Divorce or Separation - The Children of Divorce or Separation (CODS) Bill of Rights III. Rocky Trails and Problems Kids and Teens Face After Their Parents Separate or Divorce IV. FADE - Make a Personal Plan to Help Problems Fade
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