Child Inclusive Practice (CIP)

At Family Focus Mediation, we believe children deserve to have their voices heard during family transitions. Our Child Inclusive Practice ensures that their needs, feelings, and perspectives remain at the heart of the decision-making process.

This approach involves engaging a qualified child consultant who meets with your child in a safe and supportive environment. The consultant carefully explores the child’s experiences and brings their insights into the mediation process. This allows parents to make informed decisions that prioritise the well-being and emotional security of their children.

Child Inclusive Mediation fosters a collaborative and child-focused atmosphere, helping families build parenting arrangements that nurture stability, understanding, and long-term positive outcomes.

Let Family Focus Mediation guide you in making decisions that truly reflect the best interests of your children.

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  • During your initial Intake & Assessment we will discuss CIP as an option for you to consider as part of your Parenting FDR.

  • Once assessed for suitability both parents must consent in writing to proceed with Child Inclusive Practice.

  • A Child Consultant will spend up to an hour with your child, conducting an age-appropriate session that include play-based activities, providing some insight into how they are coping with the separation through a child’s lens.

  • Each parent will attend an individual feedback session with the Child Inclusive Practitioner and the Mediators. The Practitioner will only share the information with the child/ren’s consent. The information provided assists parents develop the agenda for the mediation and also remain child-focused.

  • Your child/ren’s voice provides valuable insight for parents to consider when making agreements in mediation, although your child is not present at the session itself, there is many positives for including CIP in your matter.