What About Aruna?
Four free evidence based video sessions for parents.
During a separation/divorce, as parents we have to consider the wellbeing of our child(ren). Their world will be turning upside down. What about Aruna? is a series of four videos that will help you support your children through this difficult time.
These sessions are written and delivered by Clinical Psychologist Dr Angharad Rudkin, MA (Oxon) who has over 25 years of experience of working with children and their families. She has co-authored a number of books for children and parents, including the 'Split Survival Kit', a book for children about coping with divorce and appears regularly on radio and TV to discuss child mental health and parenting
There are 4 sessions for you to watch
Session 1 - What Do Children Think?
Have you ever wondered what your child is thinking and how they’re seeing the world? Children grow rapidly and need different things from you at different ages and stages. Using up to date evidence we explore what children think and feel between 0 -24 years so that you can give your child the support that works best for their development.
Session 2 - The Impact Of Separation And Divorce On Children
What is it about divorce that has such a significant impact on children? We know it can change the way they feel about themselves, the way they interact with others, how they engage with school and their mental health. In this video, we look at the research on this impact more specifically and we identify the two main culprits that create suffering for children and how to tackle these.
Session 3 - Communicating With Your Child
Do you often walk away from a conversation with your child wondering what on earth went wrong? Communicating effectively with children is a skill, and a skill that will significantly help you and your child get through divorce. This video covers the important theories and research around talking and listening to children in a way that helps them understand and you feel understood.
Session 4 - Looking After Yourself
You will know by now that a separation or divorce is one of the most stressful times of your life. Divorcing when you have children adds a further layer of stress as you have to look after them while also keeping your head above water. This video takes you through impactful ideas and strategies for keeping you going so that you and your child can successfully make the transition to new kind of family life.
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