How Do I Talk To My Children About Our Separation?
05/08/23 • 32 min
Making the decision to separate as a couple is never an easy one. Considering how you share the new with your children show how much you care about the relationship you have with them and can help you all adjust to the changes a separation brings. Dr Martha talks through how to talk to children about an adult separation, the areas to consider for you and for them, as well as what to do when children witness adult conflict. Because your story is unique you will need to adapt the words and ideas suggested here but Dr Martha hopes it will offer you some comfort and grounding in the conversations.
If you need further support there is help available:
Divorce Aid: www.divorceaid.co.uk
Independently run page with information for parents, children and teens
Parent Line: 0808 800 2222
Emotional support, information and guidance for parents going through family changes
Gingerbread: www.gingerbread.co.uk
Expert advice and practice support for single parents
✨The Confident Parent course is out! Do you have, or look after, children between the ages of 18 months and 6 years old? The Confident Parent is a practical, video-based course for parents and caregivers from Clinical Psychologist Dr Martha. Over eighty 3-6 minute videos to guide you through the main challenges of the early years.
Learn more about the course and sign up here: https://www.drmarthapsychologist.com/the-course
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Making the decision to separate as a couple is never an easy one. Considering how you share the new with your children show how much you care about the relationship you have with them and can help you all adjust to the changes a separation brings. Dr Martha talks through how to talk to children about an adult separation, the areas to consider for you and for them, as well as what to do when children witness adult conflict. Because your story is unique you will need to adapt the words and ideas suggested here but Dr Martha hopes it will offer you some comfort and grounding in the conversations.
If you need further support there is help available:
Divorce Aid: www.divorceaid.co.uk
Independently run page with information for parents, children and teens
Parent Line: 0808 800 2222
Emotional support, information and guidance for parents going through family changes
Gingerbread: www.gingerbread.co.uk
Expert advice and practice support for single parents
✨The Confident Parent course is out! Do you have, or look after, children between the ages of 18 months and 6 years old? The Confident Parent is a practical, video-based course for parents and caregivers from Clinical Psychologist Dr Martha. Over eighty 3-6 minute videos to guide you through the main challenges of the early years.
Learn more about the course and sign up here: https://www.drmarthapsychologist.com/the-course
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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