Love, Relationships & Marriage
Rosanne Cubitt: Enduring conflict more upsetting for kids than a well managed separation
January is a time of year when many people who have realised that their relationship is over, start the process of leaving their partner. They might have been thinking of divorcing for a while, but they wait until after Christmas so that their family can enjoy the holidays. Sometimes the strains of the festive season…
Read MoreGiving Children and Young People a Voice when Parents Separate – How Mediation can Help
Since the 1990s a noticeable shift within Scottish culture has occurred – it is now expected that children’s opinions will be sought and considered on a wide range of issues. The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child states that children who are capable of forming a view have a right to express those…
Read MoreParenting Apart Project – Year 1 Summary
Parenting Apart information sessions have been offered across Scotland, from 11 Member Services, since funding was awarded by the Scottish Government in April 2015. In that time over 300 parents have participated in group or individual sessions and found out how to make splitting up less stressful for children. The feedback from parents has been…
Read MoreChristmas – Festive Joy or Family Conflict?
As the seasons change and winter arrives in the Highlands, the mountains turn white, the gritters are out and the Christmas lights are switched on we know that Christmas is fast approaching. This is a time of high expectation, anticipation and excitement but Christmas often does not match up to our hopes. This is a…
Read MoreWe’re looking for couples to take part in a ground-breaking couple counselling documentary
As a charity we are interested in dispelling myths about relationship counselling and, where appropriate and with permission, telling the real life stories of the couples we support. We are working with Zodiak Media on a new 6 part series following couples going through the process of relationship counselling by filming a course of counselling sessions over…
Read MoreAnne Urges Caution for Kermit
We at Relationships Scotland do not, as a general rule, comment on celebrity relationships. However, Anne Chilton, our Head of Counselling, felt a duty to advise international actor and singer Kermit the Frog on his romantic well-being. As we’re sure you’re aware, Kermit announced his break-up with Miss Piggy this August. The two had been…
Read MorePlan for sex say experts as research reveals more than half of Scottish adults unsatisfied in bed
Download the press release, available for immediate use. Planning time for sex might not sound like the best way to get your sex life sizzling hot. But as new research shows Scots unsatisfied in bed, experts says planning time for sex can help keep the intimacy alive in relationships. The new survey results out today…
Read MoreSplitting Up? Living Apart? Wondering how to help your children? Parenting Apart is here.
We are delighted that the Scottish Government has recently given us funding so that we can offer information sessions across Scotland for parents who live apart – maybe because they are separated or divorced, or maybe because they have never lived together with their child’s other parent. Parenting Apart sessions cover what you need to know…
Read MoreValentine’s day. Still the most important day of the year for lovers?
Feb 14th is liked and loathed in equal measure by my coupled and uncoupled friends. It’s either a day to celebrate the joys, or potential joys, of a loving relationship, or yet another reminder that one’s other half is a) non-existent b) not given to gift giving. I confess I’m a fan. Not necessarily of…
Read MorePositive Relationships at the Heart of Scotland
Guest blog post by Morag Chisholm, Counsellor & Treasurer at Relationships Scotland Dumfries & Galloway Politicians both sides of the border are fond of extolling the virtues of family values, often without taking time to understand the complexities of modern relationships. MSPs at our recent Parliamentary event instead chose listening and learning with third and…
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