Course | Navigating Divorce Training Bundle: A Guide to Supporting Students and Leading School-Based Divorce Groups

Course Instructor

Kelly Daugherty, LCSW-R, FT, GC-C, BC-TMH
Grief Specialist and Educator

Kelly Daugherty, a seasoned social worker with over two decades in the clinical field, is a Fellow in Thanatology, specializing in death, dying, and bereavement. Anchored in Malta, NY, she owns Greater Life Grief Counseling, LCSW, and the Center for Informed Grief, LLC. Kelly co-owns Healing Strides, LLC, where emotional and physical well-being intersects in a unique 7-week program for grieving women. Kelly is also a contributing author of "Holistic Mental Health" and "Brave Kids," and lead author in the collaborative book "The Grief Experience: Tools for Acceptance, Resilience and Connection" set to release in February. She is dedicated to revolutionizing grief support by offering tools and insights to individuals and professionals alike.

Cheri Davies, LCSW-R
Cheri Davies is an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 17 years in the mental health field. Holding a master’s degree in social work from Adelphi University, her professional journey has encompassed diverse domains, including roles within hospitals, educational institutions, not-for-profit agencies, and private practice.

In 2019, Cheri embarked on her dream of owning a private practice, Birch Hill Counseling, which is nestled in the picturesque landscapes of upstate New York. Beyond her clinical undertakings, Cheri channels her passion for writing and her unwavering commitment to advocacy. Collaboratively, she has partnered with Kelly Daugherty of the Center for Informed Grief to create a divorce-oriented training for educators. Cheri is a co-author of the bestselling compilations “The Grief Experience”, and “Holistic Mental Health Vol 1 and Vol 2”. As a resolute champion for the Alzheimer’s Association, Cheri is a community educator and uses her platform through television appearances, podcasts, and social media to illuminate various facets of the Alzheimer’s community.

About This Course

CE Hours: 2.5
Type: Self-Paced
Publication Date: Sep 21st, 2024

This comprehensive training equips school personnel with the knowledge, strategies, and tools needed to effectively support children facing the challenges of divorce. Participants will learn how to create an inclusive, supportive environment that addresses both the emotional and academic needs of students affected by divorce while fostering productive collaboration with parents and guardians. The training also provides essential guidance on developing and leading school-based divorce support groups, covering key aspects such as planning, implementation, and ongoing maintenance.

This training includes three informative videos:
1. Navigating Divorce: A Guide for School Personnel Supporting Students
2. Empowering School Personnel: Best Practices for Leading Divorce Support Groups
3. Review of Starting a School-Based Divorce Support Group Workbook

These videos and the accompanying workbook offer a step-by-step approach to starting and sustaining a divorce support group in your school, ensuring you are fully equipped to meet the needs of students navigating this complex life transition.

Please note: participants will be watching a recorded video.

Learning Objectives

Explain the various factors that can impact how children experience and respond to divorce.
• Evaluate different approaches and strategies for supporting children of divorce in the classroom, including communicating effectively with parents and guardians.
• Apply strategies for supporting children of divorce in the classroom, such as creating a safe and supportive environment, offering additional academic or emotional support, or providing referrals to outside resources.
• Explain the benefits of a school-based group for children of divorce, including providing a safe and supportive space for children to express their feelings, learn coping skills, and build resilience.
• Evaluate different approaches to implementing a school-based group for children of divorce, including logistical considerations such as scheduling, recruitment, and parent involvement.
• Develop and implement a plan for establishing a school-based group for children of divorce, including collaboration with parents and guardians, recruiting and training group facilitators, and ongoing evaluation and improvement of the program.

Learning Levels

Beginner and intermediate, all levels welcome.

Target Audience

All mental health professional welcome

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