LKW Family Mediation

Helping you to make sense of your separation, and demystify happens next; and supporting you to make the best decisions for your children.

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We give you the tools to find a resolution that is tailor made for your family when you separate, with your children at the heart of it.

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Compassionate is the 4th C of effective communication and often the hardest. This is compassion in its simplest form. Seeing the person through your child's eyes as their other parent can help to bring a little more compassion than you might have for your ex. #singleparents

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The third C of effective communication is Conscious and this graphic sums up what we mean. Too often important conversations start by accident without each person having had chance to think about how they want the discussion to go. Or it happens at the wrong place or time.

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The second of our 4 Cs of effective communication is constructive. This is often about the language you use and how you approach conversations. It's not about anybody changing who they are. Co-parents who take the time to ensure they each feel heard often fare better.

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If your new year aim is to have a better and more peaceful relationship with co-parent then follow us here for our tips. We talk about effective communication being in line with the 4 Cs:
Calm
Constructive
Conscious; and
Compassionate
This graphic neatly explains Calm.

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Louisa, Emma and Michelle would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year. Thank you to everyone who has supported us this year. If your Christmas hasn't gone as well as you would have liked what can you change next year? What can you do differently? #familymediation

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Who is up for a little laugh in the dark mist of #separation? Sometimes it's helpful to plant the seeds of your new life and centre these around small things you won't miss, or small things you'd like to do that you couldn't before. So what seeds are you planting? #divorce

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Emma, Michelle and I would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas!

xxxx

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It's not easy facing your 1st (or even your 9th) Christmas without your children. Making a plan for what you're going to do helps you to fill the time and distract yourself a little from missing them. But it also reassures your children that you have things to do & will be OK.

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They really don't have to. There is a way that is focused on effective communication & productive discussions. You don't need to be super friendly. Consider approaching a family mediator in the New Year for help. #copingwithdivorce #lifeafterseparation #familymediation

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If you're thinking of working with us in 2025 (or referring someone you're working with) then it helps to know what our clients say about us. This is why we share anonymous quotes on #feedbackFriday. #divorce #separation

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You can also claim up to £500 from the government towards your mediation costs to talk about issues relating to children. We can explain how. #divorce #separation #coparenting

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If you're thinking you will be dealing with #separation related issues in 2025 then it helps to think in stages, & to break down big tasks into manageable steps. Identifying the help you'll need is a good first step. Discussion will be essential to identify potential solutions.

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If you're beating yourself up today about all the things you haven't yet done or where you could have been "more" then we invite you to:
Pause
Breathe
Look at all the good things you've done and are grateful for

AND THEN go about your day being kinder and softer to yourself.

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Wars of words in a #divorce can leave you feeling drained & short on time, energy and possibly money. There is another way and that's via #familymediation which can help you find better & communication as well as solutions. This free download may help https://t.co/21hRjSzj6X

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It's #feedbackFriday and we share what our clients said about us (anonymously of course to protect them) so if you're thinking of working with us you can understand what it might be like. #familymediation

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The great thing about using your breath to calm yourself is that it's always with you and you can do it anywhere. If you're in a meeting where you feel stressed and overwhelmed try taking slower breaths and pausing on the inhale and exhale and see how you feel. #divorcesupport

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#divorcesupport #separationsupport #familymediation

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You might think this isn't possible for you. Lots of separating couples aren't friendly. But from your child's perspective it might feel like this if they feel loved, supported & get quality time with each parent - even if you don't spend time all together any more. #separation

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Most people coming into #familymediation hold things together until we start talking about their kids. Then that's the moment where they tend to get emotional. It's 100% understandable. Helping to hear children's voices in arrangements is v important. https://t.co/JabDvanZxd