High Conflict Parenting – 10-Hour Online Course

Why This Course Matters

High conflict co-parenting can take a serious toll – on your emotional well-being, your relationship with your children, and even on court outcomes. Many parents find themselves stuck in cycles of emotional reactivity, blame, or escalating communication tactics. But things can change.

Our 10-hour High Conflict Parenting course is specifically designed for parents who are dealing with persistent conflict, separation, divorce, or co-parenting challenges. Whether the other parent is highly reactive, difficult to reach, or even uncooperative, this course gives you concrete tools to manage your responses, lower conflict, and protect your children from being caught in the crossfire.

You don’t have to wait for the “other side” to change. Even if you’re the only one taking this course, you can begin influencing interactions in healthier ways.

High Conflict Parenting Classes

Who This Course Is For

You may benefit from this class if:

• You are co-parenting or working with a former partner who consistently escalates conflict
• You’ve been ordered by a court or family services to take a “high conflict” or co-parenting class
• You struggle with anger, reactivity, or feeling emotionally overwhelmed when interacting with your co-parent
• You want to minimize negative impacts on your child(ren) and learn skills to protect them
• You want to be more strategic, calm, and self-aware in your parenting communication

This is not therapy. While you’ll learn emotional regulation skills, we do not provide mental health diagnosis or counseling. If you are dealing with active violence, substance abuse, or serious mental health crises, please seek professional support as needed.

Course Overview

Over 10 hours, structured into modules, you’ll engage with videos, readings, reflection exercises, and practical skills drills. Below is a sample module outline (may be adjusted or reordered):

• Module 1: The High Conflict Mindset
  Understanding the patterns of high conflict, why they persist, and the predictable behaviors of “high conflict” personalities.
• Module 2: Self-Awareness & Emotional Regulation
  Recognizing your emotional triggers, practicing calming strategies, and using mindfulness tools.
• Module 3: Flexible Thinking & Cognitive Reframing
  Shifting from rigid “my way or the highway” thinking to exploring options, proposals, and creative problem-solving.
• Module 4: Communication Strategies
  Learning BIFF responses (brief, informative, friendly, firm), avoiding blaming language, and using “I statements” for clarity.
• Module 5: Setting Clear Boundaries
  How to define and enforce reasonable limits with your co-parent while maintaining respect.
• Module 6: Parallel Parenting & Minimal Contact Plan
  Structuring interactions in a low-conflict way when cooperation is minimal.
• Module 7: Child-Focused Co-Parenting
  Keeping your child’s needs paramount, shielding them from conflict, and managing transitions and handoffs effectively.
• Module 8: Handling High-Stakes Issues
  Managing holidays, schedule changes, new partners, and extended family interference calmly and effectively.
• Module 9: Reconnecting After Conflict
  Developing repair strategies, rebuilding trust, and knowing what to do after a blow-up.
• Module 10: Putting It All Together & Next Steps
  Creating your personal co-parenting communication plan, relapse prevention, and continuous improvement practices.

What Each Module Includes

• Video lessons with real-world scenarios
• Reflection questions and journaling prompts
• Practice tasks / “skill drills” to apply new techniques
• (Optional) Short quizzes or checkpoints to reinforce learning
• A final integrative assignment: drafting your own co-parenting plan or communication script

When you complete all modules, you’ll receive a certificate of completion (suitable for submission to courts or family services, subject to their approval).

Benefits & What You’ll Gain

By the end of the course, you will be better able to:

• Recognize and interrupt conflict cycles
• Respond calmly rather than react impulsively
• Communicate with clarity, respect, and effectiveness
• Protect your children from harmful exposure to conflict
• Navigate sticky co-parenting situations (schedule changes, boundaries, holidays)
• Demonstrate to courts or professionals you are making a proactive effort
• Build a roadmap for ongoing co-parenting improvement

Even if the other parent doesn’t change, you can shift your behavior in a way that tends to deescalate tension over time.

Format & Logistics

• Delivery: Fully online, self-paced (you can pause, revisit modules, and resume)
• Duration: ~10 total hours of content (videos, exercises, readings)
• Access Period: (e.g. 6 or 12 months) – you’ll have ample time to complete
• Certificate: Issued upon completion of all modules
• Support: Email support or discussion forum for questions
• Cost & Payment Options: (Insert pricing, early-bird discounts, payment plans, or court-subsidized options)
• Court Acceptance: We aim to meet common court standards for high conflict parent education; check with your local court to confirm acceptance

Why Our Program Is Unique

• Evidence-informed & practical: We draw from best practices in high-conflict co-parenting work
• Behavior-first orientation: Focus on shifting actionable behaviors and communication patterns rather than blame
• Child-centric framing: Every module emphasizes how to protect and support your children while managing parental conflict

With this course, you’ll receive tools you can start applying immediately – not just theory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need both parents to take it?

No. You can complete the course solo. The changes you make in your responses often begin to shift dynamics even if the other parent does not participate.

Will this satisfy a court-ordered requirement?

In many jurisdictions, yes – our certificate is designed for submission to courts or family services. But please verify with your local court first.

How is this different from therapy?

This is not therapy; it’s a skills training and education course focused on conflict management, communication, and co-parenting. If you need counseling, we encourage you to seek a licensed mental health professional.

What if I don’t finish in time?

You’ll have access for [specify period, e.g. 12 months], which should be enough to complete the modules at your own pace.

Is there ongoing support?

Yes – you can contact us during the course for help. We may also offer optional group coaching, webinars, or refresher modules (you could add these as upsells).

Enroll Today & Take the First Step

Unleash a more peaceful, child-centered co-parenting approach. Enroll now and begin your journey to taking control of your responses, reducing conflict, and creating a safer emotional environment for your children.