Episode #117: Putting children first - How mediation support families through separation

Hello, and welcome to the podcast. In this episode we are exploring a really important topic: how family mediation can help protect and support children when their parents are separating.

Separation is hard — for everyone. But for children, it can be confusing, scary, and emotionally overwhelming. In this episode, Sarah-Jane will be wearing her Family mediator hat and answering questions on how family mediation can make this transition easier for them — and how it can help parents work together, even during a difficult time, to put their children first.

If you would like your children to understand what family mediation is, we will be doing a section just for them, talking to them at the end of the episode.

Resources Websites & Online Resources

🌐 Childline (UK)

* Website: https://www.childline.org.uk

* Offers confidential support, articles, and message boards for young people dealing with family breakups.

* Live chat and phone support available 24/7.

🌐 YoungMinds

* Website: https://www.youngminds.org.uk

* Mental health support for young people, with dedicated sections about family issues, separation, and stress.

🌐 Voices in the Middle

* Website: https://www.voicesinthemiddle.org.uk

* A UK-based site created specifically for young people whose parents are separating or divorcing.

* Includes stories from other teens, advice, and resources.

🌐 The Mix

* Website: https://www.themix.org.uk

* Support for under-25s on a wide range of issues including family breakup.

* Offers online chat, forums, and a crisis text line

Chapters

​ Introduction : kids often feel caught in the middle (2.40)​ What makes family mediation different from other ways of resolving issues? (4.30)​ Does How Family Mediation Protects Children? (5.45)​ What is child inclusive mediation? (7.45)​ Common Misconceptions (9.45)

"Mediation only works if you get along.”/ "It’s not legally binding." /"It’s just about compromise."

​ Practical Next Steps : how to start family mediation? (16.45) ​ 👧🧒 For Children (18.00)

What is family mediation? Who is the family mediator? Do I have a say? Do I have to choose between my parents?What does mediation help with?

​ For Teens (22.20) You can be heard — without being forced to decide

Our hosts:

* Sarah-Jane Tasteyre is a French Family mediator and Collaborative family lawyer, based in Leeds (UK), after having lived in Paris, Hong Kong and Tokyo. She assists French clients all over the world, in Hong Kong where she practices with the Firm @JCLegal Sarah Jane Tasteyre | Family & Divorce Lawyer in Hong Kong (jcco-hk.com) and in England, by using non court dispute resolution methods. She has become an expert in cross border cases in area of family law and probate, with the added bonus of having the experience of living abroad. Contact her sjt@tasteyrefamilylaw.co.uk / WhatsApp : +852 5238 2913 ·

Follow her on social media: Ihttps://linktr.ee/tasteyrefamilylaw ·

Website: www.tasteyrefamilylaw.co.uk

For a 15 initial free meeting about mediation book here https://calendly.com/sarahjanefamilylawyer/initial-meeting-family-mediation-rdv-initial

* Audrey Zeitoun is a French Life coach specialized in relationships and divorce based in London working with English and French speaking clients around the world. Audrey has extensive training accredited by the International Coaching Federation. She offers appointments online or at MEDICARE FRANCAIS in London.

Book a 30 min discovery free call on her website www.audreyzcoaching.com, · Read her Blog. Follow her on social media to hear her latest news and events