Parenting Apart
Information sessions that help parents find out how to help their children successfully manage the separation and effectively parent their children together whilst living apart.
What is Parenting Apart?
Parenting Apart information sessions provide an opportunity for parents to find out how to help their children successfully manage the separation and may assist parents begin to think about how they can effectively parent their children together whilst living apart.
It’s a safe and confidential space for discussing your experiences, either in groups or individually. Parents do not attend the same group as their former partner, but each group includes a mix of both mums and dads wherever possible. Facilitators are trained professionals with expertise in separation and divorce, adhering to high standards set by Relationships Scotland’s Code of Practice.
What is Covered?
Information and practical ideas on how to build a positive future for you and your children
Effects of separation on you and your children
Suggestions on how to help your children cope
Strategies to help you deal with less than ideal situations
Tips for improving communication to help you work together as parents
How Long Are the Sessions?
In a group format, this will be one 3 hour session. In an individual format, this will be delivered in two or three sessions, lasting 3 hours in total.
How Do They Take Place?
Group sessions take place via Zoom. We ask that anyone wishing to attend does so from a private space so that they can talk freely during the session.
When is the Right Time to Attend?
You can come along to a session at any stage you feel this could be helpful. Before, during or even a long time after your separation.
How Much Will It Cost?
This is a free service. Any donations towards the cost of providing this service would be gratefully received.