Children in the Middle: Helping Children Cope with Family Transitions  

Changes in family structure through dissolution of marriage, or custody modifications are difficult experiences for a child. “Children in the Middle” is a four-hour class providing education and affirmation for parents, with the primary focus on children’s needs, at all ages. Topics include: Parenting skills, child's needs, survival techniques, healthy vs. problematic reactions of most children, age specific needs of your children, and identifying how your child feels. Attendance is required for both parties in the civil dissolution of marriage in Iowa. Classes are conducted by qualified professionals approved by Eastern Iowa Community Colleges in several locations throughout the Diocese of Davenport. Information on 2019  class  dates, times and locations. 
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Surviving Divorce: Hope and Healing for Catholic Families:  


Are you divorced or spearated and looking for real healing? Surviving Divorce is an 11 or 12 week facilitated small goup Catholic conversation offering a process of healing, hope and support. See the listing below for group locations and start dates. 

Cedar Rapids - Program takes place Mondays, January 28 - April 8 from 6:30 -8:00 p.m. 
at St. Ludmila Catholic Church, 211 21st Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 
Contact St. Ludmila (319) 362-7282, Jeannie Waite at waitejm@hotmail.com or Dee Hanson at dbq029sec3@dbqarch.org

Dubuque - New program starting on Monday, March 4, 2019 from 6:30-800 p.m. 
at Resurrection Church, 4300 Asbury Rd Unit 1, Dubuque  - ONLINE REGISTRATION
Contact Allison Poster at aposter@q.com or 563-543-1578

Iowa City - New program will being on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 from 6:30 -8:00 p.m.                  at St. Patrick Catholic Church Parlor, 4330 St. Patrick Drive, Iowa City
Contact Stephanie Zeising  at joyingratitude@gmail.com or 319-530-5487

Muscatine - Contact Sr. Cheryl Demmer - srcheryl@marymathias.org or 563-263-3848  
Next Session - TBA

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