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Sometimes conversations will become serious - tips on managing discussions

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Your group isn’t just for fun, it’s to share and support each other on the single parenting front. This is the part of the group that we all really appreciate – as long as it’s kept constructive and positive. 
 
Kate & Emily’s about helping people see that no matter what has happened there is a way out, and these discussions will help your buddy group to start to think about how you can do it.
 
They will make people see things from a different perspective and get some ideas to help them. The discussions will make people feel better about the things that they’re doing well, as well as being a forum for swapping ideas about how they’d like things to be, and offering some solutions. All of this will come from the group itself – not from us – we’re just asking the questions!
 
 
Taking part in a group discussion
 
You should feel happy and comfortable to chat about what you want to, and you shouldn’t feel under any pressure to share information that you don’t want to.
 
While the chat’s going on remember the following:
 
  • Everything you talk about should remain within the walls of the room. Confidentiality is important as it just makes everyone feel more comfortable and safe. No-one wants to become tomorrow’s gossip.
 
  • Try to make sure that air-time is shared between everyone who wants to speak.
 
  • Remember that one big purpose of these chats is to provide a forum for you to share and swap tips and advice in a friendly and kind way.
 
  • Although it’s not easy, please help each other to bring the chat on to the positive side of life wherever it’s possible. When it’s not possible provide a little support and help to think of ideas for solutions.

 

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