Helping Parents Work Together to Support Their Child's Emotional Growth
When parents are separated, divorced, or navigating a high-conflict co-parenting relationship, it can be difficult to maintain consistency in a child's therapeutic care. This educational course was developed to help parents better understand their role in the therapy process and learn practical strategies for supporting their child's success.
Whether you are just beginning services or looking for ways to improve communication and collaboration, this course provides a foundation for effective co-parenting within the context of your child's mental health treatment.
Online • Self-Paced • Approximately 1 Hour
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Research consistently shows that children benefit most from therapy when the important adults in their lives work together to support treatment goals.
Even when parents disagree, children thrive when they experience:
✔ Consistent expectations across homes
✔ Reduced exposure to parental conflict
✔ Supportive communication between caregivers
✔ Shared commitment to their emotional well-being
This course focuses on practical ways parents can support therapy while maintaining appropriate boundaries and keeping their child's needs at the center.
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Module 1: Why Co-Parenting Matters in Therapy
How family dynamics influence treatment outcomes
The impact of conflict on children
Creating a child-focused approach
Module 2: Understanding the Therapy Process
What parents can expect from therapy
Confidentiality and parent involvement
The therapist's role and responsibilities
Module 3: Supporting Your Child's Progress
Reinforcing skills learned in therapy
Maintaining consistency across households
Encouraging emotional growth and resilience
Module 4: Communication and Conflict Management
Effective communication strategies
Managing disagreements without involving your child
Keeping conversations focused on your child's needs
Module 5: Commitment and Accountability
Establishing shared expectations
Supporting treatment recommendations
Creating a plan for ongoing cooperation
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This course is ideal for:
Divorced or separated parents
Co-parents participating in a child's therapy
Families experiencing communication challenges
Parents seeking to improve consistency across households
Caregivers who want to better support their child's treatment
Please Note: Depending on the family's circumstances, our office may require completion of this course before an intake appointment is scheduled or conducted. This requirement is determined on a case-by-case basis and is designed to promote effective collaboration and support positive therapy outcomes for your child.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course therapy?
No. This is an educational course designed to provide information and practical strategies for co-parenting within the context of a child's therapy.
Do both parents need to complete the course?
Depending on the circumstances, both parents may be encouraged or required to complete the course prior to initiating services.
How long does the course take?
Most participants complete the course in approximately one hour.
Can I complete it at my own pace?
Yes. You may complete the course at a pace that works for your schedule. Because progress is not saved, we encourage you to set aside enough time to finish the course in one sitting.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. A certificate of completion is available after all course requirements have been met.
Course Access
This course is hosted through Google Sites. To access the course, participants must have a Google account. If you do not currently have a Google account, one can be created free of charge through Google. Course access information will be provided upon enrollment.
Are there required reflection activities?
Yes. Throughout the course, participants will be asked to complete brief reflection activities designed to encourage thoughtful consideration of the course material and its application to their family's circumstances. Completion of all required reflection activities is necessary to successfully complete the course and receive a Certificate of Completion.
Are my reflection responses confidential?
Yes. Reflection responses are treated as confidential and are reviewed only to verify participation and completion of the course. They are not shared with other participants.
For families who are not receiving services through Coastal Behavior Consulting, reflection responses remain part of the course records and are not part of a clinical record. If your family later establishes care with Coastal Behavior Consulting, information you provide in the course reflections may be incorporated into your child's clinical record if it is relevant to evaluation or treatment.
Do I have to be a patient at Coastal Behavior Consulting to take this course?
No. This course is educational in nature and is appropriate whether or not your family is receiving services at Coastal Behavior Consulting. It is designed to help parents develop practical co-parenting skills that support their child's emotional well-being, strengthen communication, and promote treatment success.
This course may also be appropriate for parents who have been encouraged or ordered to complete a co-parenting educational program, depending on the needs of the family and the court's discretion. However, this course is not represented as a court-approved parenting education program and should not be assumed to satisfy any specific court requirement unless accepted by the referring court or agency.
Next Steps: Getting Started with the Course
Submitting an inquiry is the first step—it does not enroll you in the course or provide immediate access. Here’s what happens next:
Submit the inquiry form.
Complete the form on this website to let us know you’re interested.Watch for our email.
We’ll reply with basic course information and create your file in SimplePractice. You’ll receive an invitation to complete your consent form and payment information.Complete your forms and payment information.
Once both forms are complete, we’ll process the $125 course fee using the payment method you provided.Receive your course access and instructions.
After payment is processed, you’ll receive an invitation through Google Sites to access the course. We’ll also send a separate email from our office with directions for getting started. Please check your spam or junk folder if you don’t see these emails.Complete the course within 30 days.
Your 30-day access period begins when course access is provided. All section reflections and the final quiz must be completed to receive your certificate.Receive your certificate.
After we verify that all required components are complete, we’ll email your certificate of completion.
Submit an Inquiry
Give your child the best opportunity for therapeutic success by learning how to work together more effectively