EAP: Dealing with Separation

Separation or divorce is one of life's most stressful experiences. This short course covers the emotional impact, practical first steps with finances, housing and children, where to find free information and mediation, how to co-parent with children's needs first, and how to look after yourself at work. It offers general information and support, not professional medical, legal or financial advice, and explains why your safety comes first if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
Modules
3
Duration
About 20 minutes
Pass mark
80%
Assessment
8 questions from a bank of 12

Learning outcomes

  • ✓Recognise the emotional impact of separation and that a wide range of feelings is normal
  • ✓Identify practical first steps for finances, housing and children, and where to find free information
  • ✓Describe in outline how family mediation can help
  • ✓Apply principles of co-parenting that put children first
  • ✓Know that domestic abuse is different, that your safety comes first, and where to get help

Course contents

  1. Module 1: The emotional impact of separation

    Video (3 scenes) · 1 lessons · 2 practice questions

  2. Module 2: Practical first steps

    Video (3 scenes) · 1 lessons · 2 practice questions

  3. Module 3: Children, co-parenting and work

    Video (3 scenes) · 1 lessons · 2 practice questions

  4. Final assessment & certificate