Our co-parenting services help parents who want to reduce conflict and work together effectively in raising their children. Even well-intentioned co-parents can face challenges with problem-solving and communication. We provide ongoing mediation, coaching, and educational support to help parents develop healthier co-parenting relationships, creating a more stable and positive environment for their children.
For parents who are unsure about committing to long-term support, our CORE and SCORE programs offer affordable, introductory options to explore key co-parenting concepts.
SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions)
SPACE is a parent-based treatment program for children and adolscents with anxiety, OCD, and related problems. Although children do not have to attend treatment sessions, they are the patient!
The two main changes that parents make in SPACE are to respond more supportively to their anxious child and to reduce accommodations they have been making to their child’s symptoms.
Behavioral Parent Training
This program is for parents and caregivers of children who struggle with emotional regulation, outbursts, and irritability; defiance and argumentativeness; and attention, impulsivity, and other behavioral challenges.
An evidence-based treatment that teaches parents strategies to:
- Improve communication and positive interactions
- Strengthen use of consistent, predictable consequences
- Reduce disruptive and non-compliant behaviors
- Learn strategies for increasing emotional regulation
Co-Parenting Therapy and Coaching
What is co-parenting therapy or coaching?
Co-parenting therapy or coaching is designed for parents who are:
- Divorced or separated
- In the process of uncoupling
- Staying together but need help making shared parenting decisions
Our clinicians provide a structured space for respectful, solution-focused conversation. Rather than offering advice or a “third opinion,” we help parents listen to one another, develop communication plans tailored to their family, and set shared goals with clear success measures.
Key Benefits:
- Reduce conflict in parenting
- Improve communication
- Create customized parenting plans
- Support children’s well-being
Parenting Coordination (PC)
What is Parenting Coordination?
Parenting Coordination (PC) is a court-ordered service that helps high-conflict co-parents manage parenting decisions. Our clinicians serve as court-appointed Parenting Coordinators, using mediation and education to guide parents in creating their own agreements—plans they’re more likely to follow successfully.
How does the process work?
We facilitate agreements through mediation sessions. If parents cannot reach an agreement, our PC service includes binding arbitration, allowing the coordinator to make a temporary decision that remains enforceable until it is reviewed by the court or modified by mutual agreement.
Important: If you are considering PC services, please contact us first to confirm availability before filing a motion with the court.
CORE Program
What is the CORE program?
CORE ℠ (CO-parenting RE-structuring) is a four-session program (plus brief intake and homework) for co-parents who want to reset their parenting relationship after separation or divorce.
Key Features:
- Four structured sessions with a coach
- Learn foundational co-parenting concepts
- Develop personalized strategies
- Required attendance together (virtual or in-person)
- Ideal early in the separation or divorce process
Cost: $550 per person
SCORE Program
What is the SCORE program?
SCORE is an individual version of CORE for parents whose co-parent is unwilling or unable to participate.
Key Features:
- Four one-on-one sessions with a co-parenting coach
- Personalized homework and strategies
- Designed to help you make positive changes independently
Cost: $800 per person
Intensive CORE Program
What is Intensive CORE?
Intensive CORE is an advanced nine-week virtual class series for co-parents wanting deeper support.
Program Details:
- Nine weekly 2-hour classes on Zoom
- Led by a mental health professional and an attorney
- Required attendance together
- Focus on building durable, collaborative parenting plans
Cost: $850 per person
Optional Add-Ons for Intensive CORE
Private Co-Parenting Meetings:
Apply class skills to your specific conflicts with a facilitator’s guidance.
- 5-session package (weeks 5–9): $500 per pair ($100/hr)
- 9-session package (weeks 1–9): $900 per pair ($100/hr)
Booster Session:
- 2-hour follow-up session 4–6 months after class completion
- Reinforce tools learned and address new challenges
- $200 per pair ($100/hr)
Why Choose Our Co-Parenting Services?
- Conflict Reduction: Learn communication skills that reduce stress for your children
- Flexible Options: Group classes, one-on-one coaching, and court-appointed services
- Expert Guidance: Licensed clinicians and experienced facilitators
- Evidence-Based: Focus on durable, collaborative solutions
Programs
We offer a range of structured, curriculum-based programs designed to address specific family needs at a flat, affordable fee.
Our Programs Director, Jacqueline Cafaro, We are available to answer questions at admin@sdfsmass.com.
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