Reducing Parental Conflict
(RPC session is included in all Early Help programmes for parents)
What is Reducing Parental Conflict (RPC)?:
Some level of arguing and conflict between parents is often a normal part of everyday life. However, there is strong evidence to show how inter-parental conflict that is frequent, intense and poorly resolved can have a significant negative impact on children’s mental health and long-term life chances.
Conflict does not need to be violent or obvious to be harmful to children.
We all disagree sometimes – it’s normal and to be expected, but it is how we disagree and how children perceive their parents’ behaviour that may cause harm in the short and long term.
For children, there may be an added worry of betraying one or both parents or making things worse and the emotional impacts of trauma. (Race Equality Foundation)
To find out more information please email Early Help Family Hub at Earlyhelp@enfield.gov.uk or call 02083792002
