The emotional impact
Separation can be hard for parents and children. 5 podcasts on our Youtube channel help with some of the common emotions people experience, developed for Family Journeys by psychotherapist and trauma specialist Lorna Evans of the MindMovement.
There are podcasts on anxiety, anger and understanding emotions.
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Helping your children
Conflict of any kind between parents is difficult for children and can have a lasting impact on their wellbeing.
Children benefit from being able to talk about their feelings and to understand parents' decision to separate in ways they can understand, and without blame.
Young Minds guide for parents
Because its for the Kids - from Children Beyond Dispute (download)
LET'S TALK
Let's Talk want to help reduce inequality and support young people (11-26), in Edinburgh and Scotland to improve their own sexual, emotional and mental health.
Rights of the Child
Your Guide to Children's Rights and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
A booklet for parents, carers and family members
Wellbeing for Wee Ones
Parent Club Scotland resources to help parents positively engage and parent.
Information can be found here
Getting Practical
Did you know there are a number of apps available to help parents to make arrangements for children and other matters - both parents ensuring the information is shared and communicated on the app. Some parents find this helps reduce stress and misunderstanding.
We're not promoting these apps - using them and deciding which one is best for you is your choice. But we're interested to see what you think of them or any we have missed:
Thumsters (focus on children's support and behaviour)
Understanding mediation
If you are thinking of trying mediation but don't know much about it, these youtube introductions by Exeter University give a good overview about what happens, and how parents feel about their experience.
How Family Mediation Works: Kim's story
How Family Mediation Helps: Eleanor's story
Family Mediation What Happens? Wendy's Story
Considering Mediation? What you need to know
HSTAR
Healed Scars Trauma and Abuse Recovery (HSTAR)
This organisation offers up to 8 hours free trauma counselling for women aged 16 and over, who are residing in Scotland
DADS ROCK
Dads Rock, is a third-sector organisation that has been running for over 10 years. They provide valuable resources for supporting the whole family in a father-inclusive way.
Bright Light
Bright Light are the largest provider of relationship counselling in Scotland, offering a comprehensive range of services throughout the Lothians.