'Practical' course for couples separating in Laois
Portlaoise course aims to provide people with positive evidence-based help
A new course for parents who are preparing for, going through or have gone through a separation or divorce is getting underway in Portlaoise.
The seven-week course takes place every Friday in Portlaoise is described as “practical and positive evidence-based” by the organisers.
It is supported by the child and family agency TUSLA and Parents Plus, which is an Irish charity that develops practical, parenting and mental health programmes. The course will be facilitated by Joan Bolger & Audrey O'Reilly.
It runs on Fridaays from October 9 to November 27 at the Portlaoise Community & Family Resource Centre, from 10 am to 12noon.
For more information or to reserve your place, please contact: Joan Bolger-0879171359
The CSO says the percentage of the Irish population recorded as separated or divorced is around 6%. Laois has one of the lowest rates of couples splitting up.