Inventory of Government-Based Family Justice Services
Focus On Communication In Separation (FOCIS) (Alberta)
Province/Territory Alberta
Type of service Parent Education and Information
Services offered
Focus on Communication in Separation (FOCIS) is a six hour, skill-based course teaching parents how to communicate effectively while living apart. FOCIS aims to enhance the communication skills of parents, reduce parental conflict and improve long term outcomes for children. Parents completing the course will be able to decrease tension and stress for themselves and their children by reducing conflict through improved communication and problem solving skills. Parents attend separate groups so each parent has a safe place to learn and practice new skills. A certificate of completion is provided at the end of the course.
Course topics include:
- Impact of parental conflict on children
- Importance of listening
- Understanding conflict, conflict styles and conflict cycles
- Effective use of questions, paraphrases and summarizing techniques
- Mindsets and perceptions
- Anger
Pilot or ongoing service Ongoing service
Department responsible Resolution and Court Administration Services, Alberta Justice and Solicitor General
How to access this service You may contact the program yourself, or a family court counsellor, a mediator, a lawyer, or the Court can refer you.
Locations: To find locations and contact information go to: http://www.alberta.ca/focis.cfm
Language(s) English
Publications/information
Resolution and Court Administration Services
Focus on Communication in Separation
Costs No charge
Governing legislation/legislative authority If attendance is court directed: Family Law Act Part 4 Section 98-Courses and Programs
Contact person(s)
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