The
Exchange Club Family Center offers a variety of parenting
classes and workshops detailed below. Parents participating
in the classes have shared, “I loved the group support,
sharing experiences and ideas with other parents.”
TransParenting®
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Are you going through a divorce or separation and have
children?
- Are
you experiencing conflict with your former spouse,
partner, or other relatives about your children?
If you are
dealing with either of these issues, this workshop is for
you!
 This
one time four hour seminar teaches divorcing, separating,
and never-married parents ways to minimize the negative
impact of divorce or separation on children. The
program also promotes self reflection and an increased
understanding of feelings of grief and loss that so often
accompany the divorce process. Techniques for navigating the
legal implications such as mediation, child support, and
visitation arrangements are also addressed. This nationally
recognized program is conducted by Master's level mental
health professionals.
- Program cost is $40 in Davidson County and $45 in Rutherford County.
- Pre-registration and
pre-payment are required.
- Acceptable payments:
- Cash or money order (at Center)
- Credit card (phone or online)
Divorcing or separating parents must
attend separate seminars.
Satisfies the Tennessee’s
state mandated co-parenting class requirement.
Online Sign-up for TransParenting®
48 Hours Notice for Online Registration
Or you can sign up by calling Nashville-
(615) 333.2644 or
Murfreesboro- (615) 890.4673.
Positive
Parenting
Nashville: Meets Weekly on Thursdays from
6:15-7:45 p.m. at our Center
Murfreesboro: Meets Weekly on Mondays from
6:15-7:45 p.m. at our Center
 This
eight-week class is designed for parents and caregivers of
children birth-10 years of age. Parents come together to
share experiences and discuss a variety of topics including
child development, understanding and managing children’s
behavior, self-esteem, communication, child safety, stress
management, and parenting styles. Classes are taught by
experienced mental health professionals.
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Program offered on a sliding scale fee based on income.
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Classes are also available in Spanish in Davidson County.
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For more information please call either of our Center offices.
Families in
Action
Nashville:
Meets in six-week
sessions on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00
p.m. at the Exchange Club Family Center
Murfreesboro: Meets four
times a year. The next class begins October 7th
from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Holloway High School, 619 South
Highland Ave., Murfreesboro, TN 37130
This
six-week class is offered to parents and caretakers of
children ages 10-15. The program provides education and
support to parents of pre-teens and includes discussion on
challenging topics such as peer pressure, sexual activity
and gang involvement. Parents learn how to adjust their
parenting styles and discipline to their child's changing
needs as teenagers. Classes are taught by experienced
mental health professionals.
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Program offered on a sliding scale fee based on income.
Rutherford County Classes are free of charge*
- For more information please call
either of our Center offices.
*The Rutherford County Families in Action program is
provided free of charge through a grant from the Tennessee
Commission on Children and Youth.
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