We are delighted to announce the launch of a new edition of Parents Plus Parenting when Separated (PWS) programme, which will be available in June 2026.
Developed over the last 3 years the new edition is the result of careful consultation with many of the parents who completed PWS and the professional facilitators who delivered the groups. We also consulted with children and young people who had experienced separation in their families
The revised PWS programme will increase from six to seven sessions to allow more time for parents. The new format contains new content and materials including:
- Videos from parents who completed PWS, sharing their experiences
- Quotes and stories from children and teenagers
- Additional input on parent self-care and stress management
- Extra input for professionals on managing challenging contexts such as domestic violence, coercive control and parental alienation.
The revised programme will be launched with a special online event on Wednesday March 25th 2026 at 2pm-3pm. To find out more about the new programme, you can register to attend here.
- Welcome and Opening – John Sharry Clinical Director Parents Plus Charity
- Overview of Parents Plus Parenting when Separated 2026 Edition Michelle Choudhry and Adele Keating, Parents Plus Programme Developers
- Input from Laura-Jayne Morris Reducing Parental Conflict Coordinator, Empowering Parents Empowering Communities (EPEC) Coordinator, Relationships Matter Durham, UK
- Panel Discussion – Delivering the Parenting when Separated programme
- Training in the Parenting when Separated Programme
The first facilitator training for the new edition PWS programme will take place on the 10th, 11th, 17th & 18th June 2026 and bookings are now open.
For Parents Plus Facilitators who have previously trained in the PWS, we will provide an additional 3.5 hour training workshop to update you on the new content. The cost of the workshop is €150 which includes the new parent book and Facilitators Manual. Anyone who attended the Parenting When Separated after March 2025 can attend this workshop for free. These workshops will be delivered on 4th June 2026 or 9th September 2026 (9.30am-1pm).
If you would like more information on the new edition of Parenting When Separated, please email michelle@parentsplus.ie