Parenting After Separation – Focus on Kids

Managing a difficult relationship with a former partner can be difficult, especially when kids are involved. This group offers tools to improve communication, reduce conflict and make decisions in the best interests of your kids.

Overview

Who’s it for?

This course is for parents looking for ways to best support themselves and their children through the process of family separation.

How we Help

Group facilitators help you learn to reduce conflict with your former partner, while managing your role as a supportive co-parent.

What to Expect

Groups of 8-12 participants meet weekly to discuss common parenting and separation challenges. Experienced facilitators encourage a supportive environment in which you can share concerns, learn from others and take away practical tools for communicating with your ex-partner and children.

Program

6 sessions, over 6 weeks
2 hours per session

Price

Sliding scale based on income

Delivery Options

This group workshop is available online.

What you’ll learn

During this group program, we’ll work through methods for you to:

Recognise triggers for possible conflicts with your ex-partner

Better understand how to manage conflict

Move away from hate and blame

Constructively and safely express your emotions with your former partner and children

Meet the needs of your children during this transition

Use reflection and goal setting to plan for a positive future

“The course allowed me to think in a new way when dealing with a difficult situation with my ex, and helped me put my children at the forefront of my thinking and decision making.”

- Parenting After Separation participant

“Each section of the course helped me better prepare for the coming journey with my children. The course helped me have a confident mind-set to face parenting after our split.”

- Parenting After Separation participant

“Great course – I highly recommend it to other parents to learn more about your children, how they feel, what you can do during the separation process, along with helpful tips to interact with other people in your life.”

- Parenting After Separation participant

How to Enrol

Enquiry Form

Complete the enquiry form below

Phone Call

Our team will call you for a short, private conversation to determine if the program is right for you

Booking

If it’s a good fit, we’ll book you into the next available group

Waitlist

If our upcoming program is full, we’ll place you on our waitlist and contact you as soon as we have availability in another group

Fees

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FAQs

Are group workshops right for me?

Our group workshops are perfect for those looking to build their relationship skills in a safe, supportive and collaborative group environment, led by our expert facilitators. We cover a huge range of topics, from parenting techniques to developing mental wellbeing practices – and offer groups throughout the year, both online and face-to-face.

What happens if I am unable to attend one of the workshop’s sessions?

If you’re unable to attend a session, please contact our client services team by calling 1300 364 277 or emailing us, and we will let your Group Leaders know. Please note – for those who’ve been court-ordered to attend one of our group programs (such as our Men’s Behaviour Change program), participants must attend at least 80% of the workshop’s scheduled sessions in order to receive a statement of attendance.

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