Bringing Up Children after Splitting Up
Length of course: 3 sessions each lasting 2 hours
For parents of: children of all ages
About the course - Bringing up children after splitting up
Who is it for?
Bringing up children after splitting up is for parents or carers who have separated or divorced, but wish to work together to support their children. It is also appropriate for step-parents, foster carers and other adults who are involved in caring for children who’s parents no longer live together. The course need not be attended by both parents, as it is equally useful for individuals as well as separated couples.
How long does it last?
The course runs as a series of 2 hour sessions, spread over 3 weeks.
What does it cover?
Bringing up children after splitting up includes discussions around the feelings and practical issues to be faced by separated parents and those caring for children affected by their parents splitting up. The course encourages parents to:
- Review how the separation has affected them personally.
- Explore how to keep positive links between children and separated parents.
- Recognise the special challenges and benefits around co-parenting.
- Consider how to help children cope with being part of a separated family.
- Practice communicating and negotiating with children and ex-partners.
What is the benefit of “Bringing up children after splitting up”?
Bringing up children after splitting up offers parents and carers fresh skills and insights into supporting children to cope when their family splits up. Parents gain increased confidence in communicating and negotiating with children and ex-partners over practical issues such as access and other arrangements. The course encourages parents and children to maintain healthy relationships with all family members.
".. there were always wee digs and remarks and we felt we were in the middle… one night she sat us down and we actually talked about what it was like, we all cried but it made it easier for us to say how hurt we felt…." Adam 14, sisters 8 and 10
