{"id":23057,"date":"2025-03-26T16:33:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T16:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/child-family-support\/family-support\/family-hubs\/support-for-parents-and-carers\/relationships\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T16:35:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T16:35:21","slug":"relationships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/child-family-support\/family-support\/family-hubs\/support-for-parents-and-carers\/relationships\/","title":{"rendered":"Relationships"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Building and maintaining healthy relationships is an important part of looking after our mental health. Whether it\u2019s your relationship with a partner, a child, a family member or anyone else, here you will find links to useful websites and resources to help you through the ups and downs of relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources to support healthy, happy relationships<br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"161\" height=\"57\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2023\/03\/devon.png\" alt=\"Devon County Council\" class=\"wp-image-4042\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/child-family-support\/family-support\/parental-relationships\/\">Parental relationships<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Advice from our Early Help teams on the importance of relationships between parents, and how to recognise and get help with conflict.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"276\" height=\"162\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2025\/06\/Dads-House.png\" alt=\"A cartoon style drawing of a house with the sun rising from behind the roof, and the words Dad's House \" class=\"wp-image-69549\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dadshouse.org.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Dad&#8217;s House<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dads House aim is to make sure children remain the priority after divorce, separation or bereavement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"481\" height=\"105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2025\/03\/OPO_logo.jpg\" alt=\"One plus one logo\" class=\"wp-image-23081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2025\/03\/OPO_logo.jpg 481w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2025\/03\/OPO_logo-300x65.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, 481px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oneplusone.org.uk\/separating-better\" rel=\"noopener\">One Plus One &#8211; separating better app<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Separating better is a mobile app, which can help guide you through the separation process, find effective ways of co-parenting, and sort out disagreements, all with the wellbeing of your child in mind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"340\" height=\"148\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2025\/03\/Fear_Free_logo.jpg\" alt=\"Fear free logo\" class=\"wp-image-23071\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2025\/03\/Fear_Free_logo.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2025\/03\/Fear_Free_logo-300x131.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fearfree.org.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">FearFree &#8211; Breaking the cycle of abuse<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>FearFree is a charity working to break the cycle of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking across the Southwest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"427\" height=\"118\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2025\/03\/NDADA_logo.jpg\" alt=\"North Devon Against Domestic Abuse logo\" class=\"wp-image-23080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2025\/03\/NDADA_logo.jpg 427w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2025\/03\/NDADA_logo-300x83.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 427px) 100vw, 427px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ndada.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">North Devon Against Domestic Abuse<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Providing temporary refuge to women and children, and offer support and help to anyone who asks us\u200b.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2025\/03\/MHF_logo-e1774542750674.jpg\" alt=\"Mental health foundation logo\" class=\"wp-image-23078\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhealth.org.uk\/our-work\/public-engagement\/healthy-relationships\/top-tips-building-and-maintaining-healthy-relationships\" rel=\"noopener\">Mental Health Foundation<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Building and maintaining healthy relationships is an important part&nbsp;of looking after our mental health.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"440\" height=\"114\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2025\/03\/Relate_logo.jpg\" alt=\"Relate logo\" class=\"wp-image-23084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2025\/03\/Relate_logo.jpg 440w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2025\/03\/Relate_logo-300x78.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.relate.org.uk\/what-we-do\" rel=\"noopener\">Relate<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Relationship support in England and Wales. To help you make the most of your relationships; past, present or future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"278\" height=\"181\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2025\/03\/JON_logo.jpg\" alt=\"Children and young people's health service logo\" class=\"wp-image-23076\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk\/emotional-health\/parental-emotional-health\/parental-relationships\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Children&#8217;s and young people&#8217;s health services<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Parental relationships advice<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"503\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2025\/03\/HG_logo.jpg\" alt=\"Helpguide.org logo\" class=\"wp-image-23075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2025\/03\/HG_logo.jpg 503w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2025\/03\/HG_logo-300x60.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 503px) 100vw, 503px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpguide.org\/articles\/relationships-communication\/relationship-help.htm\" rel=\"noopener\">Helpguide.org<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tips for Building a Healthy Relationship<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2025\/03\/Self-refer_to_TALKWORKS.jpg\" alt=\"TALKWORKS poster with the words talking therapies service - self-refer online at www.TALKWORKS.dpt.nhs.uk or call 0300 555 3344\" class=\"wp-image-23086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2025\/03\/Self-refer_to_TALKWORKS.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2025\/03\/Self-refer_to_TALKWORKS-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2025\/03\/Self-refer_to_TALKWORKS-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2025\/03\/Self-refer_to_TALKWORKS-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2025\/03\/Self-refer_to_TALKWORKS-470x470.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2025\/03\/Self-refer_to_TALKWORKS-270x270.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2025\/03\/Self-refer_to_TALKWORKS-440x440.jpg 440w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2025\/03\/Self-refer_to_TALKWORKS-640x640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free NHS mental health support for parents across Devon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Free NHS mental health support for parents across Devon<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are struggling with low mood, anxious thoughts, sleep difficulties or aren\u2019t quite feeling yourself, help is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com\/s\/iU1lC7pwEs242MBi8fyFo3G5K?domain=talkworks.dpt.nhs.uk\" rel=\"noopener\">TALKWORKS<\/a> is Devon\u2019s free and confidential <a href=\"https:\/\/url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com\/s\/ll7IC8MxGsWDW3yi1h0FyHkIr?domain=nhs.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">NHS Talking Therapies service<\/a>, here to help adults over the age of 18, living in Devon (outside Plymouth which is covered by <a href=\"https:\/\/url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com\/s\/quv1C9DyJFALAnwC3igFqNp2Z?domain=livewellsouthwest.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener\">Plymouth Talking Therapies<\/a>), improve their mental and physical wellbeing. 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