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I learned that we will be in a lifelong relationship and it is up to us ALONE to direct the manner in which that relationship goes
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Talking w/ others in the class and listening to their problems and how they solved them helped me find my own solutions.
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I know now that I am not alone in this situation. Some people have it a lot worse and I should be more grateful to my co-parent.
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I have made the mistake of seeing myself as a victim. Now I know that is not true and I have options to make things better for everyone in my family.
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It taught me to look at myself and how can I change. I NOW look at what is better in the long run for our daughter.
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Now I know how to defuse or avoid conflict. I want to remember to treat my co-parent the way I want to be treated.
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I learned to let go of things you cannot change.
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I really liked the idea of bridge-building as opposed to building a wall.
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I came to the realization that criticizing the other parent in front of children is completely wrong.
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My perspective has change a lot – I know that there are some things that are more important and what to really focus on.
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There is hope and better options for my situation.
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I learned how to take time before I speak or act. Think about what my actions will do for me and my co-parent and our children.
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I am shocked, but I am losing the anger.
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The information in the folder is all I need to make things better.
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Completely focus on the well-being of the children -- forget all anger, hurt, hostilities and move to the “higher” ground.
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To be more accepting of co-parent’s choices, parenting and lifestyle.
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Certain phrases Dr. Delisle uses such as “Don’t let your emotions or your ego grab the steering wheel of your life. Insist that love for our children and our reason do the driving.”
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I was amazed at several things. The number of relationships in other class mates that are far more conflicted than my own. From other’s stories, the court/lawyer treadmill sounds fruitless, costly and painful.
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A more positive way to look at relationships, not only with my co-parent but with those around me also. I will NEVER forget the quote about how you can never control others – you can only control yourself. How true that is!
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When you say hateful things about your co-parent, it is an arrow that passes through your child’s heart.
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The handouts were wonderful.
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It was helpful to have Shari lead us into discussions. We were able to share personal experiences and get “real” feedback.
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The film. The focus on solutions not problems, focusing on ourselves regardless of other parent’s actions.
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I learned that the other parent does have the same fears as I do.
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Small group setting that allowed time for everyone to be able to express their own views. Learning from other people’s experience.
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When I think about all the money I have wasted fighting my co-parent in court, I was relieved to finally make an investment in peace for our children – a great class on so many levels.
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Anger has been my problem and I got a lot of helpful tactics for managing my anger.
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Having other mothers in the class helped me see things from my ex’s point of view and it was a real eye opener.
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The teacher. She is very much in control of the classroom. Gentle, loving, soft spoken and she knows what she is talking about!
