Anne 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 MoreYoung People and Families Mediation – Practitioners Forum
Would you like to meet with other mediators who work with young people and their parents or carers, to share experiences and learning? Would you like to know about a tool that you can use when working with young people and families in conflict? Come along to a practitioners’ forum on Thursday 20th August, from…
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 More10 amazing free family days out across Scotland for 2015
Guest blog post from our social media volunteer and baking extraordinaire Janis McCulloch. Being a mum and an auntie I’m always on the lookout for interesting places to go with my wee one and my nieces and nephew. As much as they loves soft play it gets tired after a while, plus it can get…
Read MoreNew Inverness Child Contact Centre Opens
Relationships Scotland – Family Mediation Highland has just opened their new Child Contact Centre in Inverness. Funded by The Big Lottery, this is the first of three centres which will be located in key locations throughout Highland. Situated within walking distance of both the train and bus station, the Inverness based centre is staffed by…
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 MoreProstate Cancer UK and Relationships Scotland offer free counselling
A diagnosis of prostate cancer can have a huge impact on relationships. That’s why Prostate Cancer UK is working with Relationships Scotland to offer a confidential counselling service for couples, individuals or family members affected by prostate cancer. This service can help you work through your feelings about prostate cancer and how it has affected…
Read MoreOn Becoming a Mediator
I recently undertook Core Solution’s Flagship ‘Mediation, Negotiation and Conflict Management Skills’ Course. Having been with Relationships Scotland for over 7 years, I had been very keen to explore both counselling and mediation from a practitioners viewpoint. By chance, mediation presented the first opportunity. Here’s what I learned: For many years I have found significant…
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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