Child Inclusive Mediation at Qantum provides your child or teenager with the opportunity to participate in the mediation process in an age-appropriate manner.
It uplifts the voices of children and teenagers, assists parents in upholding their children’s best interests, and allows you to hear and consider your children’s experiences, wishes and needs, and plan cooperatively for their life after parental separation.
Children can participate in Child Inclusive Mediation from the age of four by meeting with a qualified child consultant. This consultant will gain an understanding of the child’s experiences and wishes through age-appropriate interaction. Children and teenagers are not forced to participate in the process, and with their permission, the consultant can provide you and the mediator with feedback as to their position and their needs.
The decision to enter into Child Inclusive Mediation may be made before mediation or during the mediation process if it becomes beneficial. For example, involving children may make their experiences, wishes and needs clearer, helping you resolve child-related disputes and work towards their best interests.
You may find the video below helpful when explaining divorce to your young child.
The Children’s Helpline Phone Counselling Service may be a useful tool for your older child, teenager or young adult. Catering for children between 5 and 25, the helpline offers confidential discussions with professionals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by dialling the number or visiting the website below.
Kids Helpline
If you would like to learn more about Child Inclusive Mediation at Qantum, get in touch with us and we will contact you for a discussion.