Divorce is tough. There are no other words to describe it. Gudrun has been there, and she has witnessed first hand the implications on parents and their children. Parents are often unequipped to manage the many changes and issues that will arise during the course of a divorce.
Support for both parents and children is key, and can involve family and individual counselling, divorce and parenting education, mediation and group therapy.
Kids FIRST was developed out of Gudrun’s passion for children, her first hand experience, the vast knowledge of many therapists, counsellors, psychologists, and years of working with families navigating divorce.
Parents can simply set up an appointment to get support in any one or all of the components that resonate with them.
F = Fair fighting. Learning strategies to resolve conflict and communicate effectively with your ex-partner and children making sure kids do not feel caught in between parents when issues arise.
I = Involvement. Understanding the importance of involving children in decisions that are appropriate, the importance of extended family, community, friends, and when and how or even if to involve a new partner.
R = Recovery. Divorce takes a toll and there is a period of time where kids and adults need to grieve in order to move forward. We examine tools to help you to recover and support your kids during this significant life change. These tools include making a Feel Better Bag (developed by Liana Lowenstein), filled with simple and fun coping strategies for your children to use.
S = Self-esteem. Parents and children alike suffer a blow to their confidence during divorce. Strategies to increase self-esteem are explored.
T = Trust. Trust is shattered upon divorce and the life children knew has changed forever. Learn ways to build trust with your child so that they feel a sense of safety once again.
Contact Gudrun Hodge Counselling & Consulting Services to request information or book appointment.
Support for both parents and children is key, and can involve family and individual counselling, divorce and parenting education, mediation and group therapy.
Kids FIRST was developed out of Gudrun’s passion for children, her first hand experience, the vast knowledge of many therapists, counsellors, psychologists, and years of working with families navigating divorce.
Parents can simply set up an appointment to get support in any one or all of the components that resonate with them.
F = Fair fighting. Learning strategies to resolve conflict and communicate effectively with your ex-partner and children making sure kids do not feel caught in between parents when issues arise.
I = Involvement. Understanding the importance of involving children in decisions that are appropriate, the importance of extended family, community, friends, and when and how or even if to involve a new partner.
R = Recovery. Divorce takes a toll and there is a period of time where kids and adults need to grieve in order to move forward. We examine tools to help you to recover and support your kids during this significant life change. These tools include making a Feel Better Bag (developed by Liana Lowenstein), filled with simple and fun coping strategies for your children to use.
S = Self-esteem. Parents and children alike suffer a blow to their confidence during divorce. Strategies to increase self-esteem are explored.
T = Trust. Trust is shattered upon divorce and the life children knew has changed forever. Learn ways to build trust with your child so that they feel a sense of safety once again.
Contact Gudrun Hodge Counselling & Consulting Services to request information or book appointment.