Workshops and Courses for Coparents
Part of our Coparenting Resources Guide
Workshops and courses provide invaluable opportunities for co-parents to gain knowledge, develop new skills, and build healthier dynamics. Whether you’re navigating a high-conflict situation or simply looking to enhance communication and collaboration, these programs offer structured guidance from experts. Many high conflict co-parenting classes are available online for flexibility, while others provide in-person opportunities for deeper engagement.
Communication and Collaboration Classes
BIFF for Email/Text/Social Class
A game-changer for anyone responding to hostile emails, texts or social media posts.
From Fear to Fearless
A course by Been There Got Out which focuses on how you can take control of the dynamic in your coparenting relationship with easy-to-learn communication strategies.
High-Conflict Co-Parenting Courses
High-Conflict Institute New Ways For Families Co-Parenting Classes: Run by experts in high-conflict dynamics, these courses help parents establish structures for healthier co-parenting relationships.
Bridging Parental Conflict Online / Live Courses
Helps parents find individual ways to support their children’s developmental needs and decrease the stress they feel in a two-home family system where parental conflict is present
Parental Alienation Courses
Reversing Parental Alienation Workshop
UnDeletable Dad, world leader in transformative parenting for divorced fathers, presents this 3-part video series to help you conquer the ultimate challenge of high conflict parenting and get your kids back.
Frequently Asked Questions: Co-Parenting Workshops
Do these co-parenting classes meet court requirements?
Many of the courses listed, such as New Ways for Families by the High Conflict Institute, are widely recognized and often mandated by family courts across the US and Canada. However, you should always check with your attorney or local court clerk to ensure a specific online course meets your jurisdiction’s requirements for a “certificate of completion.”
Do I have to take the course with my ex?
Generally, no. Most modern high-conflict workshops (including BIFF for Coparents) are designed to be taken individually. This allows you to learn skills for managing hostility and setting boundaries without the stress of sitting in a room (virtual or physical) with your co-parent.
What is the best course for dealing with a narcissist?
For co-parents dealing with narcissistic dynamics, we recommend “From Fear to Fearless” or the BIFF Response training. These courses focus specifically on “defensive” communication strategies that prevent you from falling into emotional traps, rather than standard “cooperation” strategies that often fail with high-conflict personalities.
Is there a workshop for parental alienation?
Yes. If you are a targeted parent dealing with alienation, we feature specialized resources like the Reversing Parental Alienation Workshop (by UnDeletable Dad). These programs focus on strategies to maintain your bond with your child and counter false narratives without acting reactively.
Can I use these skills with the BestInterest app?
Absolutely. Apps like BestInterest are the practical tool to apply what you learn in these workshops. For example, after taking the BIFF Class, you can use our Tone Guardian™ feature to check your drafts and ensure you are actually sticking to the “Brief, Informative, Friendly, and Firm” method in real life.