Parenting When Separated Programme

The Parenting When Separated Programme is a practical and positive evidence-based course for parents who are preparing for, going through, or have gone through a separation or divorce.

It is a six-week course that highlights practical steps parents can take to help their children cope and thrive, as well as coping successfully themselves.

Topics include:

• Solving co-parenting problems in a positive way that focus on the needs of children.
• Coping with the emotional impact of separation and learning stress management techniques.
• Helping your children cope with the impact of the separation both emotionally and practically.
• Enhancing communication with their children and with their children's other parent.

The course is free to attend and is open to separated parents from all backgrounds. Both mothers and fathers, resident and non-resident parents. Both parents of the same children are welcome to attend though we recommend you attend separate groups. 

How to register

You can be referred by a professional or parents can self-refer here

For more information about relationship support visit

Relationship support for parents | Hertfordshire County Council