John Hind interviews Ashley Palmer, mediator, psychotherapist about the Handover book for separated parents
Video 1
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Q. You have written a book/working tool with your colleague Leigh Moriarty – The Handover Book, would you tell us who is this book ideal for?
Q. In the past, parents have written their own handover books using a blank exercise book, is this the same? A. No, because…
Q. With it being so comprehensive how do parents know where to look to find any new info and updates they each write in the book? A. Look at pages 10, 56
Video 2
Q. Why have you chosen to add a section for the children? A. To positively involve the children, enabling them to express themselves and their feelings.
Q. I can see that there are clear instructions on how to use the book, at the beginning of the book but can parents get any help on how to use the book if they cannot agree?
Q. How much does it cost and where can they buy a copy? A. It can be ordered online from Amazon and other channels. One book per child.
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Testimonials:
“An excellent book for private law family matters. This book provides child focused, expert guidance and helps facilitate communication in key areas where tension, misunderstanding and conflict often occur. The Handover Book is being regularly referred to in a court by judges and practitioners in order to provide part of a formula to assist parties moving forward”. – Judy Earle, 3PB Barristers
The great thing about this book is that it very cleverly helps the parents to relate more amicably with each other. It’s subtle and implicitly brings a child focus that will improve the lives of children in separated families. – Bill Hewlett, Civilised Separations
“Every separated parent should have this book. It takes the sting out of handovers and addresses every issue that me and my ex-partner used to argue about” – Mr Alliwell
“The Handover Book provides valuable insights and strategies in building emotional literacy. This book enables parents to promote self regulation, understanding and communication” – Marianne Frearson, Occupational Therapist and Sensory Integration Practitioner
“This book offers a range of useful tools that parents as well as practitioners can use in practice to assess safe contact arrangements and ensures that the voice of the child is paramount” – Lucie Morris, Social Worker: Safeguarding Assessment Team. A leading London Borough