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Webinars & Programs Library -
you asked, we heard you!
Our comprehensive webinar library is brought to you by an array of specialists on the most commonly asked questions our clients ask. The webinars are all recorded, have transcripts, workbooks/checklists and are available on demand via our library.
They can be purchased individually or you are welcome to sign up as a member to receive 12 months access to all current and future webinars. Find out more about the membership.
How do we even start to plan a Parenting arrangement after Separating?
SHORT COURSE
This short online course steps you through the emotional, financial and legal considerations for preparing your Parenting Plan -in the short and long term - and provides templates, videos and guidance. Prepared by lawyers and counsellors.
The Ultimate Divorce Course
COURSE
A step by step online course on how to guide you through a separation and divorce - emotionally, legally and financially -and as amicably and cost effectively as possible. Brought to you by lawyers, financial advisers, counsellors, and coaches. This Course also includes a hard copy version of the Ultimate Separation and Divorce Planner.
Email us to join the waiting list for the next course. [email protected]
The Financial Empowerment
COURSE
Delivered by some of the leading educators in this field, this course is incredibly valuable, practical and easy to follow. It is all about educating and empowering you to make more informed decisions about your financial situation.
It takes you from pre-separation preparation, budgeting and valuations, to pre-settlement negotiation of your financials, and beyond to the post settlement phases of divorce, to provide you with the foundations you need to rebuild your life. This course will genuinely save you thousands long term!
Email us to join the waiting list for the next course. [email protected]
Butterfly Woman Program
It isn't easy to bounce back, to regain the confidence, to feel like starting anew....but be assured, you can do it and it will be worth your while investing in you again! Join us as our experts discuss and provide with the tools to emerge from Separation and Divorce with your wings wide open and ready to fly.
Identify your emotional triggers, gain greater self-awareness, set the boundaries. find your joy again and rebuild your ability to cope and get your grove back on.
What to consider for a Separation Plan?
WEBINAR
If you are considering Separating, or have just Separated, it is highly valuable to have a roadmap to help you plan, protect your assets, family and sanity. In this webinar, we discuss how to get started to avoid future financial, parental, legal and emotional pitfalls.
Successful Co-parenting
WEBINAR
Regardless of the personality type of each parent, co-parenting can bring an array of challenges to the table. Our psychologists and lawyers provide invaluable insight into identifying and managing various personalities, communication strategies, effective co-parenting planning and provide supportive resources to have you co-parenting with greater success and less stress.
Keeping you Safe now and in the Future
WEBINAR
How to improve your Security after Separation.
You may have previously been exposed to Family and Domestic Violence before leaving, or since leaving, you have experienced post separation abuse. Regardless of your situation, there are many things you and your family can do, to maximise your security and your enttiltment to feel safe.
Help me understand my finances and
how to get ahead
WEBINAR
This webinar provides a basic financial guide on understanding everyday finance - how to deal with the banks, mortgage brokers, how to avoid accruing debt and poor credit ratings, protect yourself from financial and/or technological abuse, access entitlements, and achieve greater success to get back on your feet after a loss of a partner, or divorce and to improve your future financial position for your retirement.
Why does our relationship seem so difficult?
WEBINAR
Is it really our relatinships or is it what is under the bloody iceberg - life issues that keep causing us compound stress and grief which sets us into a world of exhaustion, poor communication and lack of interest in intimacy.
Helping the Kids through Separation and Divorce!
WEBINAR
Join us on this very practical and informative webinar to help you gain some really effective and supportive strategies to support the kids (and you) through the separation and divorce process.
How do I reconnect with my child?
WEBINAR
Whether you are feeling disconnected from your child due to your work or study commitments, relationship pressures, technology, separation/divorce.....we hear you. It is really tough to stay connected, present and engaged. Our 'Konnect' programme has been running for many years, helping parents find the right tools to help strengthen their connections. Join us on this webinar to hear some really simple and effective ways to start to genuinely reconnect with your children and family.
Getting help to understand my child with ADHD and
not to lose my ......
WEBINAR
As a mother with ADHD our counsellor openly discusses what she wished she had known as a child and provides you with the toolbox she has developed to not only personally embrace her diagnosis, but also really help her own child with ADHD successfully get the support he needed to feel heard and supported both by his family and school.
Helping develop your child's resilience, ability to deal with big emotions and reduce their anxiety
WEBINAR
When children learn about how to manage their anxiety they can often learn how to handle other emotions too such as anger, frustration and irritability. This webinar will delve into how to help your child to deal with their anxiety and give you the tools to help manage their concerns and behaviour.
Dealing with the Stages of Grief
WEBINAR
Grief is a natural emotional response to any loss and can come in many forms and for different reasons. As you process grief, you can move through various stages. While everyone experiences grief differently, in this webinar we help you identify the various stages of grief which in turn can help you anticipate and comprehend the reactions you may have throughout the grieving process. It can also help you understand your needs when grieving, find ways to manage them, and move towards a level of acceptance and coping.
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During the first session, you can discuss the benefits of seeking a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP should you wish to pursue this path moving forward and you are booking with a registered psychologist. If you require a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) you will need to make a long appointment with your GP and they will make an assessment about whether you are eligible.
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10 Biggest Red Flags to Watch out for in Relationships
Dating someone new can be such a fun time in your life. Ideally, getting to know someone can be really exciting and establishing intimacy feels natural and easy. But for some people, as the relationship develops, you may start to notice little things that feel really “off”.
These uncomfortable behaviors—often called red flags—may start out small but can hint at future problems, so it’s important not to just ignore them or start to justify them. Everyone deserves to be in a relationship where they feel safe, respected, and valued — and that includes you.
What are red flags in a relationship?
Red flags in a relationship are warning signs that something might be wrong. Certain behaviors, actions, or attitudes might indicate a relationship is unhealthy or even harmful. They can be obvious, like physical abuse, or even subtle, like constant criticism.
Pay attention to these signals, because seeing unhealthy patterns before they become deeply ingrained can help you make choices that may prevent pain down the line.
Knowing what red flags to look out for can also help you make better choices about your relationship. You can decide whether to work on the issues with your partner or to end the relationship. No matter what you do, recognizing these signs can help you set boundaries and build healthier relationships in general. You’ll be able to recognize what's unacceptable so you can seek out partners who make you feel respected and valued.
10 biggest red flags
Recognizing red flags in a relationship is critical for your emotional and physical wellbeing, here are 10 of the most common ones to look out for.
1. They exhibit controlling behavior
This occurs when one partner tries to be in charge of the other’s actions, decisions, or interactions with others.
Exercising control over your social circle: Dictating your friendships, or placing limits on family visits
Monitoring your activities including checking your phone, emails or social media accounts without your permission
Making decisions for your about your life, for example your study, your courses, job, how you spend your free time or
Financially controlling you so that you lose your financial independence and access to your own money such as not letting you work, making you transfer your income to the other persons account or paying off their debts for them, the always ask for a 'loan' which is never repaid, they monitor your spending and give you an allowance.
2. Dishonesty, sneakiness and stonewalling
When communication isn’t open and honest and when your partner refuses to talk about certain topics, that could be a red flag.
They refuse to discuss really important topics which impact you too, avoid conversations about feelings, future plans or problems in the relationship
They often give you the silent treatment, withdraw communication to punish or manipuate you, ghost you for periods of time to make you feel anxious
They dont value or respect that you have an opinion or belittle your input.
3. You receive constant criticism from them
Notice if your partner frequently puts you down, makes you feel like crap about yourself, or undermines your confidence.
They make negative comments about your intelligence, looks, appearance, clothing choices.
They belitle your achievements downplaying or dismissing your successes and accomplishments
4. You’ve experienced abuse
Physical, mental and emotional harm a serious red flag that should never be ignored. For instance,
Harming you or threatening to harm you physically - including hitting, slapping, pushing, choking or any other form of physical violence
Stalking and monitoring you
Using guilt, fear or intimidation to control you
Yelling, name calling, defaming you
Sexually abusing you.
5. They have anger management issues
An inability to control anger, aggressive behaviour, which may be harmful and frightening.
Having frequent outburts, exploding in anger over minor issues or high conflict about things
Engaging in destructive behaviour such as throwing or breaking things
Making threats to harm you, your children, family, pets, your property
6. You’ve experienced gaslighting
This occurs when an abuser makes you doubt your own reality or feelings. It can include:
Denying things that happened causing you to question your memory or insisting events or converstations never took place which can make you feel unsure about your recollections or perceptions. You feel like you might "be going crazy" or "losing your memory."
Blaming you for your actions by shifting responsibilty for bad behaviour onto you and guilt tripping you into believing you are to blame for something you are not responsible for.
7. They display secretive behavior or keep things from you
Hiding things from you or being overly private about certain aspects of their life can be a sign that something is wrong. This might include:
Not sharing their phone or computer or being overly sensitive, secretive or protective of their digital devices.
Being vague about their whereabouts, giving unclear answers about where they have been or what they are doing.
Keeping financial secrets including hiding money, borrowing money from you, running up debts including gambling debts, in your name or jointly, or making large purchases from joint funds without your prior consent.
8. They have a substance abuse issue
Substance abuse can severely impact your relationship or your partner’s ability to function normally. Especially if:
They are intoxicated regularly - drunk, high or under the influence more than being sober
Spending more time choosing substances than spending quality time with you
Illegal drugs are being delivered or stored in you home or property.
Spending excessive joint money on supporting their addiction.
9. They’re dishonest
Dishonest behaviors can undermine the fundamental trust in a relationship.
Lying about important things including hiding significant money, information or events from you
Regularly breaking promises and not following through on commitments
They avoid answering your questions directly or get angry for asking about the issue or inconsistency.
10. They exhibit extreme jealousy
While a little protectiveness may be normal, extreme jealousy can be toxic.
They frequently accuse you of flirting or cheating
They monitor where you are, who you are with, and why at all times
They put your friends and family down and try to isolate you from seeing people and attend events and guilt you into staying with them instead of socialising.
Pay attention to how your partner's behavior makes you feel. If you’re frequently unhappy or scared, it might be time to reassess the relationship. Talk to friends, family, or one of our psychologists to help you see red flags more clearly.
If you are concerned and need support to discuss your concerns and way forward, make an appointment today with one of our team:
www.familycounsellingsupportnetwork.com or www.separtionsupportnetwork.com
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