Over the course of two decades, professors at ASU have fine-tuned a program to help families for free. It specifically helps those adjusting after a divorce.
Students learn about just every subject at the university level -- now families can learn about something pretty important there together as well.
"After every session I left with hope," says Melvin William.
Melvin William has finished a 10 week program with psychology researchers at Arizona State University. It's called New Beginnings and it's designed to help parents reconnect with their children before, during, and after a divorce.
William says he reconnected with his children.
"Not only am I going to survive this whole being divorced thing, but with hope that my kids won't repeat the mistakes I've made."
"They can share that oh yeah, this is happening, so they provide each other advice, support and feedback and also keep each other honest," says Dr. Erwin Sandler, ASU Professor of Psychology.
Dr. Erwin Sandler has been studying families who've separated for 15 years. He's found New Beginnings can be just that.
"we found that children whose parents who been in the program had lower levels of depression, lower levels of abuse, less involvement in the criminal justice system, higher grades and higher self-esteem," says Dr. Sandler.
Some help for families who really need it.
The National Institute of Health funded the program. ASU is now looking for parents to sign up for the classes.
Parents who are interested in participating can call 855-531-0851 toll-free or visit http://nbpdivorce.org.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:15 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:15:24 GMT
An NYPD detective is accused of hacking into department computers and obtaining information about dozens of people including co-workers. Edwin Vargas was arrested Tuesday outside his home in Bronxville.
An NYPD detective is accused of hacking into department computers and obtaining information about dozens of people including co-workers.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:39 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:39:13 GMT
The MTA says limited service will resume this afternoon on Metro-North and Amtrak trains between New York and New Haven.
The MTA says limited service will resume this afternoon on Metro-North and Amtrak trains between New York and New Haven. Beginning with the 3:07 p.m. departure from Grand Central Terminal, Metro-North will operate about half of the regular eastbound PM peak service and regular hourly westbound service with the 4:23 PM train from New Haven. Repair work on tracks that were damaged in last week's train collision has progressed quickly, says the MTA.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:33 AM EDT2013-05-21 11:33:20 GMT
A New Jersey priest who resigned after admitting he worked unsupervised with kids despite a legal agreement that barred him from doing so is headed to court.
A New Jersey priest who resigned after admitting he worked unsupervised with kids despite a legal agreement that barred him from doing so is headed to court.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:23 AM EDT2013-05-21 11:23:53 GMT
The New York jury on which Caroline Kennedy served has acquitted a man of dealing crack cocaine. Kennedy was juror No. 7 at the trial of Harlem resident Nelson Chatman.
The New York jury on which Caroline Kennedy served has acquitted a man of dealing crack cocaine. Kennedy was juror No. 7 at the trial of Harlem resident Nelson Chatman.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:51 AM EDT2013-05-21 10:51:26 GMT
The Metropolitan Opera says it's decided to disband its resident ballet company.
The Metropolitan Opera says it's decided to disband its resident ballet company. The American Guild of Musical Artists said the eight remaining dancers of the Metropolitan Opera Ballet have accepted buyout packages.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:06 AM EDT2013-05-21 10:06:47 GMT
Looking for some waterfront property in tony Greenwich? A 50-acre compound known as Copper Beach Farm has hit the market with an asking price of $190 million.
Looking for some waterfront property in tony Greenwich? A 50-acre compound known as Copper Beach Farm has hit the market with an asking price of $190 million.
