December 01, 2021 | Posted by :
Lexi |
Divorce
That title might be a little contentious, however it’s exactly what we need to discuss this week in particular. 29th November to 3rd December marks Good Divorce Week 2021 where the team behind Resolution are encouraging a national conversation about how parents can embrace a child-focused approach to separation.
We have seen the rise in pressure on family relationships over the course of the past 18 months, and we all must remember that where there are children involved, they need to be put front and centre in your approach to separation.
If your marriage is making you unhappy, no matter how much you try to hide ...
November 11, 2015 | Posted by :
J Morris |
Blog
A recent US pilot study suggests that family mediation focused on the needs and feelings of children leads to a more cooperative outcome, reduced conflict, better communication, and twice the amount of parenting time with fathers.
The trial took place at the Indiana University School of Law Family and Children Mediation Clinic and involved a small, randomised, controlled group of separating parents who took part in ‘Child Informed Mediation’ (CIM). There were two approaches to mediation during the research: ‘Child Focused’ (CF) mediation, in which parents considered the effects of separation on their children throughout the process of negotiating an agreement; and ‘Child Inclusive’ (CI), in which ...
September 27, 2013 | Posted by :
J Morris |
Blog A new government fund worth £19.3 million for adoptive parents is due to roll out in 2015 to provide access to therapy and family support services. Cognitive, play and music therapies help children to settle and bond with their new families as well as assisting recovery from previous experiences.
The scheme aims to “ensure that children have a stable and fulfilling childhood – a fundamental right for every child, no matter what their starting point in life,” according to the minister for children and families, Edward Timpson.
Local authorities are responsible for assessing adoptive families to help them find the right support, but a study by Adoption UK found that many parents remain unaware of what they are entitled to. Only 56% ...
