We know that Deployments can be an emotional experience for all the family and understanding the stages and feelings involved can help parents, carers and schools to support children and young people. The Emotional Cycle of Deployment is a model that was developed for Naval families...
Bringing up children can be a great joy, but also has its challenges, particularly during periods of separation. Sometimes undertaking a parenting course can help parents or carers to feel more confident in their approach. There are various courses available through local Children and Family...
The days of lullabies, trips to the park and help with homework are over. You have gone from being a supervisor of your child’s life to a spectator as your young person takes their first steps of independence. This can be a challenging transition for...
Deployment can be an emotional experience. Understanding the stages and feelings involved can help, please click here to see our guide to the Emotional Cycle of Deployment. ...
Supporting Children and Families during Deployment The Service Children’s Education (SCE) organisation has put together a number of resources to support families during these times. The SCE provide guidance which draws on the experiences of service families and a wide range of support organisations. Visit their website...
Sources of support for parents and children during deployment RNRM Welfare Support and information for serving people, their families and friends. +44(0)2392 728777 Aggie’s Storybook Waves Helps members of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines maintain the link with their children by recording a bedtime story for them to listen...
Family Mediation It is now a requirement under the Children and Families Act 2014, for a person to attend an initial Family Meditation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) before making certain kinds of applications to obtain a court order. The first meeting with a mediator gives you...
Domestic Abuse affects 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men and can impact anyone, regardless of background. It impacts significantly on the victim, the perpetrator and any associated children with the relationship. Victims are not responsible for another person's abusive or controlling behaviour. Any victim...
Relate offers Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel and their families FREE access to the following counselling services: * Relationship counselling * Family counselling * Young people’s counselling * Sex therapy We know that Royal Navy and Royal Marines families can sometimes face unique pressures. Deployment overseas and...