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Emotional issues
Personal wellbeing
Separation can be a major life change which can affect the way we feel, think
and act. It's important that you take the time to look after yourself so you
can be there for you kids. If you are newly separated you may need help getting
organised, building your self confidence and dealing with financial pressures.
Ex-partner
Learning how to communicate clearly with your ex-partner after separation can
sometime be a challenge. This page has lots of helpful tips and hints on how to
build a workable relationship with your ex for the benefit of your kids.
Children
While you or your ex partner may be experiencing a tough time adjusting to
separation, it is important to remember your children need time to adjust too.
Each child may react to separation differently and this page will give you some
handy hints on how to tell your kids about the separation, how to use positive
disciple techniques and strategies for building self confidence in your
children.
New partner
Re-partnering can be a time of renewed conflict and turmoil in some families
and it is important to be ready for these challenges so you can meet them head
on.
