Whether you are newly separated or have been co-parenting for a while, maintaining a straightforward co-parenting relationship with your ex-partner can be challenging. We are here to help.
Ruth James, the Reducing Parental Conflict Coordinator at Somerset Council, has organised monthly, relaxed, and supportive online Parenting Cafés for separated parents. In these sessions, she will share her top tips for a successful co-parenting relationship, including communication strategies, helping your children navigate separation/divorce, and managing handovers.
Two Cafés/courses always run around the same time so that separated parents can attend different sessions. As long as one parent lives in Somerset, this course is free to attend.
For more information and to book a place, please click on one of the links below:
Thursday, 3 April: 1 PM – 2:30 PM Register here
Tuesday, 29 April: 7 PM – 8:30 PM Register here
Wednesday, 30 April: 10 AM – 11:30 AM Register here
Tuesday, 20 May: 1 PM – 2:30 PM Register here
Wednesday, 21 May: 7 PM – 8:30 PM Register here
New free 6-Week Course “Reducing the Impact of Separation/Divorce on You and Your Children”
Ruth James is also running two pilot 6-week online courses designed to help you reduce the impact of separation/divorce on yourself and your children, putting their well-being at the centre. The course will be relaxed and informal, with each session lasting 2 hours.
Not only will you learn practical tips for managing your co-parenting relationship, but you will also meet and be supported by other separated parents. The course covers:
Week 1: Managing family emotions in high-conflict situations
Week 2: Reducing conflict as you transition to single parenting
Week 3: Building resilience in yourself and your children
Week 4: Developing a calm, collaborative co-parenting relationship
Week 5: Helping your child cope with the separation
Week 6: Managing ongoing challenges and reducing the impact of separation
To find out more and book your place, please click on one of the links below:
3, 10, 17, 24 June, 8, 15 July: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Register here
4, 11, 18, 25 June, 2, 9 July: 10 AM – 12 noon Register here
For more information, please contact ruth.james@somerset.gov.uk.
