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This blog is the final part of a four part series that looks back on the lecture Children 1st Mediation gave in the Family Mediation Council’s Family Mediation Week 2025. The lecture focus was on the importance of Child Inclusive Mediation, and the benefits it can bring to families going through separation. In this final part, we explore the positive impact of child Inclusive Mediation, led by our research and feedback from children having gone through it.
Making Informed Financial Decisions: How Child Inclusive Mediation Helps You Understand Your Child’s Needs
Separation or divorce is never easy, especially when children are involved. At Family & Finance First Mediation, we understand that your children’s well-being is your top priority. Making financial decisions that affect their future can be daunting, but Child Inclusive Mediation (CIM) can help you navigate this complex process with confidence.
What is Child Inclusive Mediation (CIM)?
Child Inclusive Mediation is a process that allows children to express their thoughts and feelings about their parents’ separation in a safe and confidential environment. A trained mediator facilitates this conversation and then shares the children’s perspectives with the parents before supporting a discussion in mediation. This helps parents gain a deeper understanding of their children’s needs and make more informed decisions.
How Child Inclusive Mediation Informs Financial Decisions
- Understanding Your Child’s Perspective: Child Inclusive Mediation gives your children a voice, allowing them to share their concerns, hopes, and wishes for the future. This valuable information can help you make financial decisions that take their needs into account.
- Reducing Conflict: When parents understand their children’s perspectives, they are more likely to make decisions that are in their best interests. This can help reduce conflict and promote cooperation, leading to smoother financial negotiations.
- Creating Child-Centred Solutions: Child Inclusive Mediation helps you prioritise your children’s needs when making financial decisions. This can lead to more equitable and child-focused outcomes that support their well-being during and after the separation.
- Building a Stronger Future: By involving your children in the decision-making process, you can help them feel heard and understood. This can strengthen your relationship with them and create a more positive and supportive environment for everyone.
Family & Finance First Mediation: Putting Children First
At Family & Finance First Mediation, we believe that involving children in discussions can lead to better outcomes for the whole family. Our Child Inclusive Mediation service can help you gain a deeper understanding of your children’s perspectives and make better financial or logistical decisions that support their well-being. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help your family navigate this challenging time.
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If you’re thinking about Family Mediation, Child Inclusive Mediation or just want to know more about your options, we’re here to help. Get in touch by calling us at 0330 33 22 488 or emailing familyandfinancemediationfirst.co.uk
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Keywords: Family mediation, child mediation, child inclusive mediation, child-focused mediation, CIM, Children First Mediation
