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Douglas County Conciliation and Mediation Services
Hall of Justice
1701 Farnam Street, 1st Floor
Omaha, NE 68183
(402) 444-7168

Workshops and Seminars

COPING SESSIONS: Sponsored by Beginning Experience, this six week series is open to newly divorced, separated, or widowed individuals of any faith. Dealing with the reality of being single again, loneliness, stress, learning to discover yourself and trust yourself again, relationships with others, dealing with your ex-spouse, and growing through divorce are worked through by a team of men and women who have experienced divorce. The location of the series changes each time; for current information contact the Family Life Office at 551-9003 or (http://omahaflo.creighton.edu).

SEQUELS: This is an eight-week program to assist participants in all areas of the grief process and adjustment to divorce. Sponsored by Christ Community Church there is an on going support group available after completion of SEQUELS. Call 330-3360 for further information.

CHILDREN'S COPING: The Beginning Experience group also offers sessions for children, assisting them with their grief process over their parents' divorce, recognition and expression of their feelings, and adjustment to their situation. Call the Family Life Office, 551-9003 for schedule and/or additional information.
Another of the children's programs is Rainbows, primarily offered in parochial schools. These groups cover many of the same subjects as Children's Coping but may also be ongoing support groups for these children. A secular version of Rainbows may also be offered in some of the area public schools. Check with your children's school to see what resources may be available or (http://omahaflo.creighton.edu).

RAINBOWS - Omaha Active Sites

• Our Lady of Lourdes School, 2124 S., Omaha, NE 68105 - 341-5604
• St. Bernadette Parish, 7600S 42nd St., Omaha, NE 68147 - 731-9421
• St. Bernard School, 3604 N 65th St., Omaha, NE 68104 - 553-4993
• St. James/Seton School, 9212 Tomahawk Blvd., Omaha, NE 68134 - 572-0339
• St. Margaret Mary School, 123 N 61st St., Omaha, NE 68132 - 551-6663
• St. Stephen the Martyr, 16701 S St., Omaha, NE 68135 - 894-1926
• St. Thomas More School, 3515 S 48th Ave., Omaha, NE 68106 - 551-9504
• St. Vincent de Paul, 14330 Eagle Run Dr., Omaha, NE 68164 - 496-7988 or
  965-3898 or 492-2111
• St. Wenceslaus School, 15353 Pacific St., Omaha, NE 68154 - 330-1889
• Florence Elementary School, 7902 N 36th St., Omaha, NE 68112 - 457-5818
• St. Stephen's, St. Vincent de Paul, and St. Bernadette may have evening groups.

SCHOOL SUPPORT GROUPS AND PROGRAMS
Millard School District information can be obtained through Pupil Services at 895-8300. For information on Rainbows in the Omaha Public School District, please check with your individual school.

BUILDING TWO HOMES FROM ONE: This is a four session workshop for divorced/divorcing parents and their children, to help establish effective communication, to vent and deal with their feelings about the divorce, and begin the post-divorce healing process. Parents also learn how to deal with each other in a cooperative non-conflicting manner that will help the children make a more positive adjustment to divorce. For additional information call Family Service, 553-3000 or (http://www.familyservicemidlands.org).

PARENTING CLASSES: Single parents often become more conscious of their parenting skills, and there are many parenting courses offered in the community. Many of the local mental health agencies such as Family Service, Lutheran Family Social Services, Catholic Charities, Alegent Health Care Services and Boys Town make these classes available. Check with your preferred agency, center, or this office for more specific details.

STEPFAMILY CLASSES: These are excellent resources for people who are remarried or planning to remarry and help to assure a smoother transition for adults and children.

BUILDING HEALTHY STEPFAMILIES - One evening per week 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. for 4 weeks. This class provides valuable information about appropriate roles, discipline and communications, and also deal with the feelings, expectations and loyalty conflicts both parents and children experience in blending families Gary Lehmer, 330-6060.

BLENDED FAMILIES - (4 sessions). Covers many of the same topics and helps participants to develop realistic expectations and learn parenting and appropriate communication skills. Call Family Service, 553-3000 or (http://www.familyservicemidlands.org).

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