There is strong evidence that conflict between parents – whether together or separated – can have a significant negative impact on children’s mental health and long-term life chances. Not all conflict is damaging, but where this is frequent, intense and poorly resolved it can harm children’s outcomes.

Should either parent have experienced ‘Domestic Abuse’ (Being in fear of one’s safety, there is an imbalance of power, or have experienced cohesive or controlling behaviour), then Reducing Parental Conflict approaches would not be appropriate for those parents.

The Reducing Parental Conflict programme is aimed at conflict below the threshold of domestic abuse. Find out more about the difference between parental conflict and domestic abuse on GOV.UK. 

The Reducing Parental Conflict programme aims to support parents to learn how to resolve conflict better so that they can improve outcomes for their children. Parents can be either living together, separated or divorced, and children can be of any age from birth through to teens.

The programme uses videos and activities to guide parents through 3 courses.

Course details

Arguing better

For anyone looking to learn how to cope better with stress and deal with arguments in a healthy way.

Me, you and baby too

To help new and expecting parents with the changes that happen in their relationship when a baby arrives.

Getting it right for children

To help separated or separating parents learn to manage conflict and minimise the impact it has on their children.

How to register

To access these courses,  http://thurrock.opo.org.uk  

Assistance to register

Should you require assistance in registering or would like guidance with using the One Plus One eLearning, please contact the Family Hubs in your locality area.

West Locality

Ockendon Family Hub – Tel: 01375 413936

East Locality

Tilbury Family Hub – Tel: 01375 858243

Central Locality

Thameside Family Hub – Tel: 01375 387894