Child focus- working together for good parenting outcomes?
In Family Dispute Resolution you have the great advantage of hearing the stories from both parents, and the opportunity to work with these to avoid the parents becoming entrenched and positional. Child focus moves the discussion away from the position and needs of the individual parents, and on to the child. The questions change from…
Attachment Theory-what it means and why it is important!
Professionals working with parents need to have a basic understanding of the social science research involving the impact of separation on children. This is a fluid and dynamic area, but there are some principles that appear to be well established. These enable us to help those we are working with to appreciate what is…
The Benefits of Patience & Teamwork
I am currently supporting ‘Alice’ in the resolution of parenting and financial issues arising from her separation approximately two years ago. Recently we reviewed her journey, and realized that it is a very good example of the benefits of a multidisciplinary approach to family disputes. Alice had been in a relationship for about 12…
Inspiration and insight from the classics
We all have teachers who had a profound influence on us that continues for life. My english teacher in my last year of school was just one of these! She encouraged us to read widely to increase our horizons and life experience. We all became avid readers! I heard on the weekend that we…