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Arguing better - for parents who are together


This course is all about finding helpful ways to communicate during stressful times. You'll learn why arguments happen, how they can affect you, and the best ways to support each other. It may be particularly useful for anyone who is dealing with a lot of stress or arguing more than they'd like to.

The course includes a mixture of video clips, animations, pictures and activities. You can do it all in one go or you can take a break between sections and come back when you're ready to carry on.

The course is split into three sections:

  • Understanding stress - This section helps you to understand how stress affects you and your relationship.  It helps you to identify causes of stress.
  • Coping with stress together - This section helps you to learn ways of coping with stress together and supporting each other.
  • Arguing better - Arguments can be constructive (helpful) or destructive (harmful). This section helps you to think about how the arguments start, and how they get out of hand. Most importantly, it will give you the skills to resolve arguments in more constructive ways.  

If you feel you need extra support and are already working with a professional or are in contact with your GP or child's school, they will be able to support you in getting the help you need. Alternatively, you can visit one of our Family Hubs (Find out what's on at your nearest Family Hub) or telephone First Contact 03000 267 979 and ask to speak to an Early Help Triage Worker.

Please register and sign in to the course at OnePlusOne - courses.



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