Support For Separated Parents
Looking after your own wellbeing and that of your children’s during a separation is an important step to help you feel hopeful about the future. Watch the videos and read the guidance below to help you manage this new chapter of your life with confidence and empathy.
Becoming a separated parent is not something you may have expected. It is challenging in so many ways and people often find it daunting. Not only can it take its toll on you and your children’s emotional health but many parents and carers find the practical issues of separating confusing, which can add to the stress of the situation.
The flowchart below explains some of the useful steps to consider when separating.
Useful links:
Information on separation and divorce from gov.uk.
Information about a Parenting Plan from CAFCASS. (Scroll to the bottom of the page to download a copy).
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Other online resources
Getting It Right for the Children.
Click here to access the programme at a time that suits you. Learn how to manage conflict to minimise the impact it has on your children, as well as how to stop a discussion from turning into an argument, how to stay calm and listen as well as talk and skills for finding solutions and making compromises.
Now you’ve completed the online programme, use these cards to help remind you of key communication skills from the course.
Separating Better App
Separating better is a free app for separating parents to help you self-manage your separation. It has practical tools to help with budgeting and legal arrangements. You can use it to create a personalised parenting plan to make co-parenting arrangements that work for your children.
Face to face group programmes – COMING SOON
Triple P Family Transitions. This group programme will be available in person and online in early 2025. If both parents or carers wish to attend, it is advisable to book on a separate programme to your co-parent. Please email the Parent Support inbox parentsupport@barnsley.gov.uk if you are unsure or would like further advice.