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COPING WITH DIVORCE:
A Skill Builder Program for Children and
Teens
The Family Court of St. Johns County believes
it is in the best interest of children of
divorcing parents to attend an educational
program specifically designed to help them cope
with the divorce. This class is designed to be
educational in nature. It runs for two hours
and is available for children from ages six
through seventeen. Participants are assigned to
classes according to their age, grade and level
of maturity. The typical class breakdown is as
follows: 6-9 years, 10-13 years and 14-17
years. Requests for siblings to be together, or
separate, depending on individual needs will be
considered.
The class will cover topics such as “The
Meaning of Divorce” – definitions
of divorce in general will be reviewed, and why
people get divorced (in general) will be
discussed and considered. Using paper-pencil
exercises, drawings and other modes of
self-expression (depending on age), the
participants will be asked to examine the ways
in which their parents’ divorce has
impacted them.
At the end of each class, participants will be
asked to develop a personal action plan
outlining specific activities to help them cope
and targeting specific people who are available
to assist and support them when necessary. All
exercises are voluntary and confidentiality is
stressed. This is not to imply, however, that
information cannot be discussed with parents.
In fact, we encourage your child to share with
you what has been learned. We just encourage
children to not discuss personal information
that other children may share.
PSSA has several educational consultants who
teach Stepping Stones.
Feel free to contact (904) 824-7733 and leave a
message on our Stepping Stones telephone extension 10 for the instructor
who taught your child’s class if you have
questions or concerns following your
child’s participation.
Be aware that if your child exhibits acting out
behaviors, regression in developmental
milestones that have been previously acquired,
excessive crying, somatic complaints or any
other change which lasts longer than a couple
of weeks, please contact your child’s
physician, a school counselor, St. Johns County
Mental Health Services, Psychological Services
of St. Augustine, or any other counseling
agency you may feel comfortable with for
assistance.
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Please arrive at 9:15 AM for check
in. On a final note, you will be
asked to leave the building (due to
patient confidentiality issues at the
facility) once your child/children
has/have been taken back to class by
the instructors (9:30 AM), but WE
REQUEST THAT YOU BE BACK BY 11:15 AM
FOR PICK-UP IN CASE THE CLASS GETS
FINISHED EARLY! If the front door is
locked upon arrival for sign in or
pick up, someone will be there
shortly to unlock the door! Please be
patient. We appreciate your
cooperation.
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WHO:
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CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6-17 WHOSE
PARENTS HAVE FILED FOR DIVORCE
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WHAT:
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A 2-HOUR CLASS TO ASSIST IN LEARNING
HOW TO HANDLE THE IMPACT OF THEIR
PARENTS’ DIVORCE
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WHEN:
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2ND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH / 9:30 AM
– 11:30 AM (Arrive at 9:15 AM for
sign-in!)
CALL 904-824-7733 FOR SPECIFIC DATE OF
NEXT CLASS
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WHERE:
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PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES OF ST.
AUGUSTINE
1100-01 S. PONCE DE LEON BLVD
ST. AUGUSTINE, FL 32084
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COSTS:
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$30 PER CHILD IN EACH AGE GROUP >
6-9 10-13 14-17
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1. Print out and complete the
registration form.
CLICK HERE TO PRINT
REGISTRATION FORM
2. Calculate the total fee:
$30 per child in each age group, 6-9 10-13
14-17.
3. Bring or Mail the completed form and
payment
(CASH OR MONEY ORDER ONLY) in the correct
amount to:
Stepping
Stones
1100-01 S.
Ponce de Leon Blvd
St.
Augustine, FL 32084
ONLY AFTER REGISTRATION FORM AND
PAYMENT ARE RECEIVED ARE YOU GUARANTEED YOUR
SESSION DATE.
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NOTE: Registered
participants - please contact us ASAP
to reschedule to another class date,
if necessary, to allow room for
placement of other children! IF
CHILDREN SIMPLY DO NOT SHOW FOR THE
REGISTERED CLASS DATE WITHOUT PRIOR
NOTIFICATION AND YOU LATER CALL TO
RESCHEDULE TO ANOTHER CLASS DATE,
THERE WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL $15 FEE ASSESSED!
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Psychological Services of St. Augustine,
Inc.
1100-1 South Ponce de Leon Boulevard, St.
Augustine, Florida 32084
Phone (904) 824-7733 Fax (904) 829-9768
pssa@pssacare.com
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