Parents as Partners

Parents as Partners gives parents going through difficulties the opportunity to work out how to move forward.

Small group sessions are always led by expert male and female facilitators. You will be given the chance to talk together about things that might usually be hard to discuss, as well as more fun and lively group discussions with other parents.

How the course works

Over 16 weeks the group will learn new ways to communicate and how to resolve conflict through a mixture of video clips, creative activities and discussions.

The course has shown to help parents:

• manage the challenges and stress of family life
• improve the quality and effectiveness of how they communicate
• strengthen family relationships and improve children's wellbeing and success
• reduce conflict and disagreements in their relationship

Parents as Partners has proven results in helping children. 

Long term research studies have shown that couples who attend see positive outcomes in their children's lives including:

• a reduction in depression
• a reduction in aggression and hyperactivity
• improved peer relationships
• improved school results

You can attend if you're:

• parents to at least one child aged 16 years and under - even if you're not the biological parent
• willing and able to attend group sessions together for 16 weeks
• not currently in care proceedings or private family law proceedings

We welcome parents from all backgrounds, including same sex couples and adoptive parents.

To get a feel for how the groups are run, you can listen to an audio of a Parents as Partners group in London recorded by Radio 4.

Course details

Groups are face to face and take place throughout the year.

Contact us for upcoming group dates.