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It seems that Cafcass can find no evidence of alienation and are taking the views of the children as gospel. I don't look forward to reading the section 7 but the officer has suggested today that I look into a Triple P programme? I assume this might increase the chances of allowing supervised contact in the future? In the meantime, I already guess that my hearing on Friday will be a simple 'no' to any contact and that this is going to take even longer
Can anyone tell me more about the Triple P programme? Costs, timescale, etc?
Thanks
Chris
Hi, no idea was triple P is. im going for SPIP separated parents class this week. referred by cafcass so free. can you pls give us some background to your case?
looked it up:
Positive parenting program
TRIPLE P ONLINE (FOR TODDLERS TO TWEENS)
can help you:
Encourage good behaviour
Manage misbehaviour
Settle tantrums
Tackle disobedience
Teach your child new skills
Take the stress out of shopping
TRIPLE P ONLINE (FOR PRE-TEENS AND TEENS)
can help you:
Build a stronger relationship
Negotiate boundaries and expectations
Deal calmly with conflict
Survive the emotional rollercoaster
Prepare for risky situations
Equip them to handle life’s problems
one site charging £70 for 8 modules. ask cafcass if they can refer you for free?
Here’s a link to find courses in your area
https://www.triplep-parenting.uk.net/uk-en/about-triple-p/positive-parenting-programme/
You could check if your local council offers classes, or as Bill suggests, ask for the. Our to refer you.
I can’t say I’ve had much experience of these courses, I’ve used the search tab at the top of the page to search for previous posts, but there’s not much about it on here. I’m sure you’ll find plenty of info on their website though.
Best of luck
I just had a quick look back at your previous posts... I’m sorry you’ve had such a struggle to see your kids... If things don’t go well, I would still suggest that you ask for a family assistance order.
You could also mention the high conflict pathway, but if they’re denying PA they may not see a reason to pursue it.
Don’t give up hope, if you get no direct contact, push for indirect contact with assistance from CAFCASS or through a family assistance order, to make sure the children are receiving your letters etc..and ask for the case to remain open and for a review hearing in six months to look at the situation again.
All the best and please do let us know how you get on on Friday.
Thanks for your replies. In summary, the children have been alienated from me over the previous 9 months whilst going through this process. I do not blame them for this as they are clearly committed to their mother. I have never at any point lowered myself to the point of bad mouthing her to CAFCASS or at any other point in the case - this has clearly not worked well. Her allegations, which are false, may as well be true and CAFCASS clearly have no intention of trying to understand why she may have taken the steps to make up such lies.
Going forward, I feel the best thing to do is go along with CAFCASS recommendations which are likely to be attending a parenting course and hopefully they will see that I am willing to work for a relationship with my kids and allow for some form of contact in the near future, direct or indirect.
The funniest thing about this whole parenting course? I am a full time teacher and have worked with children for the last five years, having studied at postgraduate level to get to this point
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