Co-Parenting Counselling

Parenting can be hard enough without the added complexities of divorce, and it can be very difficult for parents to put their children first whilst simultaneously going through the dissolution of a relationship. 

It can be confusing to try and have any type of relationship with your 'ex' at this time however research has shown that children of divorced parents (specifically acrimonious divorces) have difficulty with concentration and are at greater risk of developing emotional, social and behavioural problems. 

Frequent and intense conflict between parents can impact upon a child's sense of safety and their relationship with their parents which can lead to adjustment and long term problems as they move towards adulthood. Children benefit greatly by being raised by both parents which is why it is critical to understand how to effectively co-parent with you ex-spouse. 

Very often people in this situation face:

• Feeling disconnected from their children if they no longer see them everyday.

• Feeling a loss of control over how their children are parented when they are not present.

• Finding ways to come to healthy compromises with their ex-spouses.

• Dealing with new partners entering their children's lives.

• Arguing over matters that they had never argued over before.

• Feeling judged on the way they manage their and their childrens lives.

By working together, parents can create a stable and nurturing environment for their children, ensuring their emotional well-being and development. Despite parents not being together anymore, co-parenting allows children to witness healthy relationships and positive conflict resolution. 

Co-parenting counselling for divorced parents provides a valuable resource for families navigating the complexities of shared parenting.