Keeping mum: A recovery group for mothers with trauma bonded children after divorce or separation

An online recovery group with Karen Woodall

About this recovery group:

Mothers whose children reject them are often traumatised. First by the harm they have suffered in the relationship with their abusive partner and secondly by the guilt, shame and sadness which occurs when they realise that whilst they may have escaped, their children have not.

Looking on at a child’s trauma bond with the father who was their abusive partner, many mothers recognise that if it took them many attempts to leave, it will take their children many more. Mothers in the rejected position are often shamed, blamed, silenced and silent. Their needs are overlooked by many, especially, it seems, those very groups who they should be able to look to for assistance.

Keeping Mum is a recovery group for mothers who have been rejected by their children after divorce and separation, it is a six week programme which covers all aspects of this situation from a structural, psychological, emotional and mental health perspective.

Topics covered include:

• Understanding the psychological reasons for children's trauma bonding
• Responding to children's disorganised attachment behaviours 
• Managing your court case
• Dealing with professionals to help them to understand
• Advocating for yourself and for your child(ren)
• Self care over the longer term

Please note:

A Zoom link for this event will be included in your order confirmation. This link should be used for all sessions. Please contact parenting@familyseparationclinic.co.uk with any questions you may have.