A programme designed to strengthen the relationship between you and your co-parent.
The Stronger Relationships programme has been designed for co-parents, extended family members and blended families, regardless of whether you live together or separately. We recognise that disagreements and differences in parenting style can arise leading to tension and conflict.
Our aim is to support you to improve your communication skills, creating a positive environment for both adults and children. This course explores various aspects of everyday interactions, fostering bettering relationships and improving outcomes for children.
This programme is available as a six-week online course and consists of:
- Six online self-study sessions, one released each week that you complete in your own time
- Six online group discussions with one of our course facilitators that takes place at the same time each week
Whilst Stronger Relationship is for all parents and carers, for the following groups, you may find our SFSC 13-week in-person course a better fit.
- Parents and carers with limited English literacy
- Parents and carers with some learning difficulties
The course is available for two different familial groups; parents who live together and parents who live separately.
For the second part of the course, you will be joined by a small group of parents for a group discussion via Zoom. Led by one of our facilitators, your group will consist of up to 12 parents who are at the exact same stage of the course as you.
Your facilitator will ensure that everyone abides by the set of pre-agreed rules and will support you to contribute as much or as little as you feel comfortable with. You will also be able to contact your facilitator privately if you would like to disclose something you do not feel comfortable sharing in front of the group.
The course lasts for six-weeks.
You will need to have access to a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone with a working microphone and camera for group discussions and access to the internet.
This course consist of:
- Six online self-study sessions, one released each week that you complete in your own time
- Six online group discussions with one of our course facilitators that takes place at the same time each week
When a parent registers, they are able to tailor their online modules; the self-study modules are made up of parent videos, games and quizzes with no writing required. Each module can be accessed at any time and completed in one or multiple sittings, and take around 40 minutes to complete.
The second part of our course is a group discussion via Zoom, led by one of our facilitators, these discussions take place once a week and last an hour.
Stronger Relationships will provide you with a comprehensive programme aimed at reducing non-violent parental arguments and improving your children’s wellbeing. This programme will offer you valuable knowledge, tools and support to help you navigate co-parenting challenges, helping you to develop healthier relationships with your co-parent.
Both you and your co-parent will benefit from the programme in several ways:
- You will gain a deeper understanding of the factors which influence your behaviour and the triggers which contribute to arguments
- You will learn effective communication techniques and strategies to reduce conflict, improve cooperation and promote a positive co-parenting relationship
- Help reduce stress and tension
- Provide a supportive group environment where you can share your experiences, receive guidance, and connect with other parents and carers who are facing similar challenges
Yes! As part of their delivery of our SFSC 13-week in-person programme, some of our locations deliver this course.
Your child will benefit significantly from your participation in the Stronger Relationships programme. The programme aims to minimise the negative impact of parental conflict on your child’s development and overall wellbeing.
By reducing conflict and improving communication with your co-parent, you will create a more stable and nurturing environment for your child. This can lead to improved emotional and psychological outcomes, better academic performance, and healthier relationships with both parents.
The programme will also provide you with the support and guidance needed at each developmental stage of your child.
The online programme cost £175.00, however, depending on your local authority or the local authority of your child’s school, we do have funded places. To find out whether you qualify for a free place, please contact sfscparent@racefound.org.uk
The classes were excellent. The facilitators ensured that everyone was included. They listened to, respected and valued each person. The sessions were always varied, well-paced and interesting. I would recommend this class for every parent.