Healing Hearts
Co-parenting & Recovery Program
Healing Hearts After Divorce or Separation is a 3.5-hour Parenting Course that meets or exceeds court-mandated parental training standards.
Certificate of completion verifiable by the court.
Choose between online and in-person courses.
Available Online & In Person
Get tools and skills to use throughout your parenting journey.
We recommend completing the course a week before your court date.
Online Courses
Enjoy the flexibiity to complete the 3-4 hours of work on your schedule.
Pay the registration fee and complete all the assignments in the lessons to earn your certificate. Assignments contain worksheets that you may need to mark up/print out.
Spend 3.5 hours completing this course and assignments.
Expect to spend time reading the lesson, watching some videos, and doing worksheets.
Coursework submitted and time spent on the learning platform validate your participation for the court.
Working with a counselor or technical aid? Let us know before starting.
In-Person Courses
Prefer the engagement of being in person; register for an in-person class. Meet one time for 4 hours. Pre-registration is required.
Certificate of attendance verifiable by the court.
Pre-registration required.
About
Healing Hearts After Divorce or Separation is a one-time parenting and family stabilization course approved to meet court-mandated education for divorcing or separating parents in Indiana and Illinois.A certificate of completion, verifiable by the court, is granted only to participants who've paid their course fees and completed all course requirements to the instructor's satisfaction.
Meet Your Instructors
Sara Rich Wheeler, Ph.D., RN, PMHCNS-BC (Retired), is a leading authority on parental grief, a published author, the co-founder of Resolve Through Sharing National Program, and a licensed counselor and mediator. Sara has a doctorate in psych-mental health nursing and a master's degree in child/adolescent psych-mental health nursing.
Stephanie Katcher, MS IMC, is a communications professional, #IAmRemarkable facilitator, published author, and media innovator. Her books, "Note to Self: A Love I Deserve" and "One Spoonful at a Time" were part of her own grief and divorce recovery.
Questions about Healing Hearts? Contact Sara & Stephanie
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Court Approved Parenting & Family Stabilization Course
Healing Hearts After Divorce or Separation is a one-time coparenting course approved to meet court-mandated education for parenting and family stabilization. Participants complete all course requirements to the instructor's satisfaction to receive a letter of validation and certificate of completion verifiable by the court. Certificates may take up to one business day to be issued.
Healing Hearts After Divorce or Separation
In-Person Co-Parenting & Recovery Courses
Covington, Indiana | 419 Washington St, Covington, IN 47932
NEXT in-person course is May 8, 2025 at 6pm-10pm EST.
Call (765)366-6609 to register by April 30, 2025.
Fees, pay your instructor with cash at the time of the course.
Parking available behind Covington United Methodist Church
Upon completion, receive a verifiable certificate for the Court.
Classes with fewer than five students registered will be cancelled.
May through October, classes are on the second Thursday of the month at 6pm-10pm EST.
Questions about Healing Hearts? Contact wheeler1200@sbcglobal.net
Sara Rich Wheeler, Ph.D., RN, PMHCNS-BC (Retired), is a leading authority on parental grief, a published author, the co-founder of Resolve Through Sharing National Program, and a licensed counselor and mediator. Sara has a doctorate in psych-mental health nursing and a master's degree in child/adolescent psych-mental health nursing.
News & Updates
Parenting & Divorce Course Serving More Counties in Indiana & Illinois
COVINGTON, INDIANA — Healing Hearts divorce course lets parents complete court-ordered training remotely or in person. The monthly live courses in Fountain County, IN, have always drawn students from surrounding counties. The online course allows us to be in more places at once. We can deliver the same course quality to parents throughout the entire state of Illinois and Indiana.The ability to serve parents wherever they are when they have time to learn is as important as the material itself, according to program leader Sara Wheeler, PhD. — July 14, 2024
Parenting & Family Stabilization Course Includes Interviews from Children
COVINGTON, INDIANA — Thanks to an exclusive partnership with Listen2Kids, the court-approved family stabilization course Healing Hearts After Divorce or Separation features key insights from kids. Retired educator Sue Polen takes the time to listen to kids on family separation, divorce, stress, feelings of inadequacy, and the damages of conflict.Other course modules guide participants through critical topics such as parenting after divorce, dealing with emotions, rebuilding self-esteem, and understanding how the divorce process works. — March 15, 2023
Healing Hearts After Divorce or Separation Celebrates First Certificate Earners of the New Year
ATTICA, INDIANA — Healing Hearts After Divorce or Separation (HHADS), the innovative online program designed to help individuals recover from the emotional impact of separation or divorce, is proud to announce the first certificate earners in the program for 2023. These individuals have successfully completed the Healing Hearts After Divorce Online program and are on their way to becoming resilient and thriving!Created by Sara Rich Wheeler, Ph.D. RN with 23 years of experience working with individuals going through divorce and separation, HHADS provides a comprehensive learning process. The program consists of interactive modules that guide participants through critical topics such as parenting after divorce, dealing with emotions, rebuilding self-esteem, and understanding how the divorce process works. — January 26, 2023
Healing Hearts After Divorce or Separation Receives Approval in Indiana and Illinois
DANVILLE, ILLINOIS — An online version of the court-mandated parenting course Healing Hearts After Divorce or Separation approved by circuit courts in Indiana and Illinois. Led by Sara Rich Wheeler, Ph.D. RN, the Healing Hearts program is designed to assist parents in creating the best environment possible for their children during and after the process of divorce or separation.Healing Hearts After Divorce or Separation aims to help parents communicate better with each other and their children, adjust to changes in family dynamics, set realistic expectations for themselves and their children, and create a safe environment for all involved. The program consists of a self-paced online course worth 3.5 hours of training credit. The program provides information on divorce issues and tips on effectively co-parenting with an ex-partner. —January 6, 2023
Online Program for Families Going Through Divorce Now Available
COVINGTON, INDIANA — Parents who have been court-mandated to complete parenting courses as part of a divorce or separation will find the online self-paced course a convenient alternative to other options. The online program provides resources and tools to help parents navigate the emotional impacts of divorce and separation on their children. It also offers strategies for co-parenting to create a healthier family dynamic.The Healing Hearts After Divorce or Separation online program was developed by Sara Rich Wheeler, PhD RN, in partnership with communications expert Stephanie Katcher, MS IMC. Course fees are $50 for the 3.5-hour training. More information about the online and in-person classes can be found at healingheartsafterdivorce.com — December 28, 2022
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