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Introduction

Pathways to a New Life, designed as the final session of PARENTS FOREVER, will help parents envision a new, positive future for themselves and their children. Introduced are tools for the future, including communication skills and other essential elements for a new life. Possible paths their future may take are examined, including reconciliation, single parenting, a new relationship; also examined are the possible effects of a new partner on the uncoupled parents as well as stepfamily development. Each of these situations accounts for the adjustment and well-being of the children.

Teaching Outline

Introduction
Components of the Curriculum
Using the Curriculum
To All PARENTS FOREVER Educators
Main Points of This Session
Purpose of this Session

Skills for a New Life

Communication Skills for a New Life

Essential Elements for a New Life

Letting Go
Redefining Parental Roles
Developing New Social Ties

Reconciliation

Should My Marriage Be Saved?
What About the Children?

Single Parenting

10 Tips for Single Parents

New Relationships

Developing New Social Ties
Helping Your Children Adjust to New Relationships After Divorce
Impact of a New Relationship on the Uncoupled Parent

Stepfamilies

Basics About the Development of Stepfamilies
Issues for Stepfamilies
Guidelines for Stepparents

Conclusion

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