Parents not Partners

Parents not Partners is a six week group course that aims to help you further develop the skills needed to manage co-parenting effectively after separation.

Guided by an experienced counsellor you will learn how to separate your relationship with your ex-partner from your parenting so you can better understand and prioritise the needs of your child or children.  It will also support you in the development of communication skills as you learn to manage difficult emotions and navigate disagreements respectfully and confidently.

With this course you can ensure your child's best interest remains at the heart of all decisions.

If you have concerns about attending group sessions please discuss this with us and we will do our best to accommodate you with one-to-one sessions.

Who is This For?

Parents not Partners is highly recommended for separated parents especially those who are going through or are about to go through mediation or family law. With a strong focus on getting the best emotional and developmental outcomes for your child following separation it will help set your family up for your next stage of life. This course is suitable on its own or as a follow on from our Building Connections course.

If you have concerns about attending group sessions please discuss this with us and we will do our best to accommodate you with one-to-one sessions.

Benefits

On completion of Parents not Partners you will:

• Have developed an understanding of healthy boundaries between you and your ex-partner so you can focus on your child and their future
• Have learnt how to regulate your emotions and maintain self-care so you can be there for yourself and your child
• Be able to communicate effectively and be better informed around managing conflict with the other parent helping to reduce stress for your entire family
• Create a safe place for your child to express how they feel, helping them develop a healthy relationship with the other parent
  

Learning Outcomes

During the course you will learn:

• How to successfully co-parent and navigate disagreements
• How to prioritise your child's needs and not put them in the middle of conflict
• to better manage any stress that arises due to parenting and partner issues
• how to build positive habits for your wellbeing so you can cope better during and after separation
• how to build healthy relationships with your child post-separation

Individualised Support

We can arrange an interpreter service with Auslan or language (supported by TIS) options available for individually booked sessions. To arrange an individual session of Parents not Partners with an interpreter please message or call our friendly Client Experience Team to let them know of your needs.