Navigating Separation: Safety, Grief & Communication
A 2 hour online webinar for parents navigating separation, with a practical workbook included.
A$85 per person
2 hours, online
Workbook included
What this webinar covers
This webinar walks through what is often really happening underneath separation conflict, and what helps:
- The grief that commonly sits underneath separation conflict, and why it so often goes unrecognised
- Safety and planning when communication does not feel safe
- Practical communication approaches for co-parenting, step by step
- Preparing for difficult conversations and negotiation
It is designed for parents in the middle of it: exhausted, stretched, and wanting to do right by their kids.
Who runs it
Mary Brindley, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) and Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner.
Mary is the founder of Family Relief, an Australian practice supporting parents navigating separation and the family law system through this webinar, conflict coaching, EMDR therapy and parenting coordination.
How it works
1. Register. Payment is handled securely by Stripe, and you will receive a receipt by email.
2. Choose your session. After payment you will be taken to the registration page to pick a time that suits you.
3. Everything arrives by email. Your session link and workbook are sent to you, and you join from wherever you are comfortable.
Important information
This webinar is an educational resource developed by Mary Brindley, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) and Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. It is designed to provide information about the grief and communication frameworks that commonly underlie separation conflict. Information in this webinar reflects current knowledge in social work and family law practice as at 2025.
This webinar is not a substitute for individual professional assessment or clinical treatment. It does not constitute therapeutic, legal, or financial advice. Participation in this webinar does not establish a professional relationship between the participant and Family Relief.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or require immediate support, please contact:
Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24 hours) | Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 | 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 (domestic and family violence support)
For individual support, you are welcome to enquire about professional services at familyrelief.com.au