The Parents Plus parenting when separated programme is for parents of children aged from birth to 17 years.
It is suitable for parents of children with special educational needs.
This six-week programme is for families going through separation and who might be experiencing increased isolation and conflict.
Parents are supported to personally cope and to co-parent effectively to ensure their children cope and thrive.
This programme is practical, solution-focused and draws on parent's strengths. It is suitable for parents who are preparing for, going through, or have gone through a separation or divorce.
Parents are supported to:
- solve co-parenting problems in a positive way which focuses on the needs of their children
- create practical arrangements for children that minimise stress and conflict
- improve communication with their children and with their children's other parent
- cope with the emotional impact of separation and learn stress management techniques
- help their children cope emotionally with the separation
- deal with the challenges of lone parenting or living away
How to access
You can self-refer yourself to this programme by emailing our family wellbeing parenting team at parenting.groups@n-somerset.gov.uk.