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Higher Ground is a court-ordered
skill-based parent education program for high conflict families which teaches:
- how ongoing conflict between parents and repeated court involvement hurts
children.
- how to develop a child and future focused mindset and set realistic expectations
as separated parents.
- how to respect each other's differences and communicate effectively.
- methods to defuse conflict, manage emotions and make mutual decisions for the
benefit of your children.
Eligibility: A court order is required. Parents must provide
a copy of the order to Court Services to register for the program.
Cost: $150 per parent which includes written materials and parent
workbooks, presentations with videos and expert guest speakers, small group
discussion and skill practice with large group debriefing. The fee must be
paid to the District Court Trustee by check or money order. You may mail
payment to: District Court Trustee, PO Box 760, Olathe, KS 66051, or you
may make payment at the Trustee's Offices at the Courthouse in Olathe.
Time & Location: 1 orientation and 5 sessions of 2 ΒΌ hours usually
on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday evenings each month from 5:15-7:15pm at Johnson
County Court Services, 18505 W. 119th St, Olathe.
For more information, consult the
Higher Ground information
package, contact Cheryl Powers
at 913-715-7450 or Gary Kretchmer
at 913-715-7437.
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