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Professionals

Professionals working with families often encounter situations where ongoing arguments, tension or patterns of communication are affecting children’s wellbeing and sense of security. These dynamics are particularly visible during periods of stress, transition or increased pressure on families.

This section brings together workforce development resources to support practitioners to better understand relationship distress, reflect on practice, and respond in ways that help reduce escalation and promote more stable, emotionally safe environments for children and families.

​Upcoming webinars & workshops

We offer free regional webinars and workshops open to anyone working with children, young people and families across the East Midlands.

These sessions are typically 90 minutes to two hours and provide accessible, bite-size introductions to key topics relating to family relationships and communication. They are designed to complement and support local workforce development activity around Reducing Parental Conflict, rather than replace existing training or programmes.

Sessions bring together colleagues from across different agencies and roles to hear from experienced speakers, explore ideas, and reflect on how learning can be applied within a wide range of professional settings.

Mon-2-Mar '26, 9.30am

Relationships: Why We Need to Expect More than ’Not Abusive’

Kate Nicolle, Amity

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Mon-2-Mar '26, 3.30pm

Alienating Behaviours: Exploring the Reasons Children May Be Reluctant, Resistant or Refuse to Have a Relationship With One of Their Parents

Caroline Porter, Foxstones Training and Learning

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Tue-3-Mar '26, 12.30pm

Starting With Ourselves: Wellbeing, Happiness and Parental Relationships

Dr David Smart, Action for Happiness

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Wed-4-Mar '26, 9.30am

When Home Hurts: How Parental Conflict and Domestic Abuse Affect Infant Wellbeing

The For Baby's Sake Trust

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Wed-4-Mar '26, 3.00pm

Understanding Separated Families in Conflict

Kate Nicolle, Amity

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Thu-5-Mar '26, 12.30pm

Father Inclusive Practice: Bridging the Gap

The For Baby's Sake Trust

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Fri-6-Mar '26, 9.30am

Bridging Cultures: Culturally Adapted Approaches to Reducing Parental Conflict in Ethnically Diverse Communities

Philomena Osagie

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Mon-2-Mar '26, 1.00pm

Conception to Reception: The Importance of Parental Relationships in Early Years

Patrick Myers, Thrive at Five

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Tue-3-Mar '26, 9.30am

Community of Practice: Distinguishing Between Parental Conflict and Domestic Abuse

Adam Billson, Billson Consulting Ltd

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Tue-3-Mar '26, 3.00pm

Building Resilient Families

Caroline Porter, Foxstones Training and Learning

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Wed-4-Mar '26, 1.00pm

ADHD, Autism and Parental Conflict

Sara Hannak, The ADHD Coach

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Thu-5-Mar '26, 9.30am

The Neuroscience of Connected Relationships: Supporting Optimal Brain Function

KCA

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Thu-5-Mar '26, 3.00pm

Supporting Families Affected by Imprisonment

Prison Advice and Care Trust (PACT)

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Fri-6-Mar '26, 12.30pm

The Scripts We Use: Seeing Parental Conflict Through a Child’s Eyes

Sean McGrath, Narrative Alchemy

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Coming soon...

We’re continuing to develop this page to make it easier for professionals to find local contacts, learning opportunities and resources related to family relationships and Reducing Parental Conflict across the East Midlands.

Over the coming weeks, this section will include:

  • Local workforce development and training opportunities by area

  • RPC coordinator contact details for each local authority

  • Regional resources and practice information

  • Recordings of selected regional webinars and workshops

 

In the meantime, professionals are encouraged to explore the upcoming regional webinars and workshops listed above, which provide a shared introduction to key topics and approaches.

Funded by

Derby City Council | Derbyshire County Council | Leicester City Council | Leicestershire County Council

Lincolnshire County Council | North Northamptonshire Council | West Northamptonshire Council

Nottingham City Council | Nottinghamshire County Council | Rutland County Council

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© Billson Consulting Ltd (on behalf of the East Midlands RPC Working Group), 2026

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