1300 11 44 46
What is Supporting Children After Separation?
Supporting Children After Separation is for children over five years of age, and young people up to 18 years of age who have parents going through a separation or have already separated.
We help children and young people to:
- Adjust to the changes that arise from separation
- Identify and express their feelings and thoughts about the separation
- Develop and enhance family relationships in what can be a difficult time
- Gain life skills and social skills to enable them to face current and future challenges in their relationships and lives
After the initial individual session, the child or young person is given the option of moving into a group program. Some children and young people may not require individual counselling and can instead transition straight into the group program.
How the service helps
The group sessions are age appropriate and facilitated by experienced counsellors and provide emotional and psychological support for children and young people experiencing family separation.
The groups assist participants to develop emotional awareness and coping skills in a supportive environment. Having the opportunity to talk with others who have similar issues helps children and young people to normalise experiences, decrease feelings of isolation and increase understanding
We also provide workshops for children during the school holiday periods.
Topics covered may include:
- Self-esteem
- Anger management
- Conflict resolution
- Managing stress and strong emotions
- Transitions and managing change
All services of Supporting Children After Separation are free of charge.
How can the service be accessed?
Parents who are interested in supporting their children to attend Supporting Children After Separation can call 1300 11 44 46 to make an appointment for themselves with a practitioner.
At this appointment, the parent has the opportunity to discuss their family situation prior to their children being seen. We contact both parents to ensure the family is receiving the appropriate support from the service.
Locations
| Phone: | 1300 11 44 46 |
| Address: | Geoffrey Sambell Centre, 23 Adelaide Tce, East Perth 6004 |
| Phone: | 1300 11 44 46 |
| Address: | 68 Reid Promenade Joondalup 6027 |
| Phone: | 1300 11 44 46 |
| Address: | Gosnells Community Lotteries House, Suite 9 Level 1, 2232C Albany Hwy, Gosnells WA 6110 |
| Phone: | 1300 11 44 46 |
| Address: | 2/331 Pinjarra Rd, Mandurah WA 6210 |
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