Separated or Separating Parents
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The RELATE website (the link above) offers excellent advice and resources for parents who are in the process of separating or who have already separated.
Information from the RELATE website:
Being a parent isn’t easy, especially in the tough times like dealing with separation. When it comes down to the moments that matter, it’s the quality of our relationships that get parents and kids through. We know that separating well – where both parents are able to be amicable, cooperative and fully engaged with their children – means better outcomes for the whole family.
Our Being Parents Apart campaign aims to raise awareness of the challenges that separation brings and let parents know that we’re here to help.
How we can help
We offer a variety of support for parents and families at all stages of separation. Let us support you through the heartache and changes in a way that works for you.
The parents' guide to separation
Our help with separation and divorce area is written by Relate counsellors and can help you work together in the best interests of your children.
The guide provides practical advice and covers:
- Thinking about splitting up
- Talking about separation
- Coping with thoughts and feelings
- Dealing with children's feelings and behaviour
- Planning living arrangements
- Preventing harm
- Legal and money matters
Counselling for separating families
Family counselling can help you to understand and cope better with the stresses and strains of separation and help you move forward.
Find out more about Family Counselling
Children and young people's counselling
Children and teenagers can find it difficult to cope with the changes and upheavals of separation, talking to a Relate Young People's counsellor can help give them the support they need.
Find out more about Children and Young People's Counselling
How to talk to your children about separation
Watch our video on practical ways to talk to your children about separation from Relate Therapist Paula Hall.
Course for separated parents
Family transitions is a five sessions Triple P course. The course provides support and practical strategies to separated parents. Two courses run alongside each other. This means that parents can attend different sessions.
Where: Venue to be confirmed
When: Fridays, 10am to 12 noon. Course runs on the following dates: 3, 10, 17, 25 and 31 March
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Where: Tarner Children's Centre, Ivory Place, BN1 9QE
When: Mondays, 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Course starts 6, 13, 20, 27 March and 3 April.
Contact us to book a place
To book a place or for more information email: triplep.parenting@brighton-hove.gov.uk or call 01273 294471
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