Separating Well for Children: In-person
Are you newly separated or considering separating from your partner? Do you want to learn how to have a child-centered approach to separation? Our 6 week course equips parents with the skills and tools to navigate separation in a positive, supportive way.
To register please email emckiernan@onefamily.ie
Next Start Dates10 September 2026
Course Information
Duration: 6 weeks
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Week Day: Thursday
Location: One Family, 8 Coke Lane, Dublin 7, D07 EN2Y
Course Information
Course details:
- Learn about shared parenting and why its beneficial to children to have a positive parenting relationship
- Solve shared parenting problems in a positive way which focuses on the needs of your child/children
- How to develop a shared parenting plan and navigating this post-separation
- Create practical arrangements for children that minimise stress and conflict
- Improve communication with your children and with the other parent
- Cope with the emotional impact of separation and learn stress management techniques
- Help your children cope emotionally with the separation
- Deal with the challenges of post-separation or being a ‘live away’ parent
- How to invite children to ask questions (and how to answer them) about your new family form
- Developing new family traditions and managing conflict
- Ensuring that your needs and your child's needs are met