Chief Executive – Stuart Valentine
For the past 4 years I have been the Chief Executive of Relationships Scotland, having previously been the Chief Executive […]
View ArticleSonya Murray
I am Sonya Murray, a mum of three, enjoying the daily juggle of life/work/parenting. I also have a dog called Max who is a very big labradoodle … a bit crazy, but good fun. My background is in...
View ArticleWhat am I doing here?
This thought crossed my mind recently during a particularly difficult and frustrating mediation. Observing was a new trainee mediator and in the post-session discussion, that very sentiment was raised...
View ArticleYvonne Mackay
My name is Yvonne and I live with my husband in the East Neuk of Fife, which is a lovely place to call home. Mind you, my true home is Glasgow where I was born, brought up and educated. I have two...
View ArticleTim McConville
I never know how to introduce myself. I find it difficult because I am a private person and do not like to give too much of myself away. In a phone-hacked world where people are plundered for the most...
View ArticlePatsie Nielsen
Having been in teaching for about 100 years, I was beginning to feel that my post as faculty head of a support for learning department in a large secondary school was taking over my life. I started...
View ArticleChild contact centres are here to help
We’ve just had child contact centre awareness week and another successful drop-in day to promote our centre so I feel compelled to say a few things about it. I have been involved with the child contact...
View ArticleMediation or meditation?
So the schools in Scotland have closed for the summer – and the rain has poured down ever since. I have to confess that this has suited me very well as it has meant that I am quite happy to be at home...
View ArticleFinding the right service for you [Infographic]
We’re aware that it can sometimes be a daunting task getting to grips with the professional help that’s available to couples and families. We’ve been working hard with the lovely design team at The...
View ArticleWhat is success?
By one of those strange quirks that occur I found out unofficially this week that I have achieved all of the Relationships Scotland course requirements and am now an Accredited Mediator with FM West....
View ArticleTraining opportunity: Become a Family Mediator
Training for the CFM(A) 2014 will begin March/April 2014
View ArticleWant to train as a Relationship Counsellor?
Our Diploma in Relationship Counselling uniquely prepares students to work both with couples and individuals. The integrative training focuses on the counselling relationship and the self-development...
View ArticleShould I become a relationship counsellor?
Our upcoming Diploma in Relationship Counselling uniquely prepares qualified counsellors to work with both couple and individuals. Our Course Director, Prentice Smy, offers her thoughts on the five key...
View Article5 questions you need to ask before choosing a family mediator
Guest post from Rosanne Cubitt, Joint Head of Professional Practice, covering all the key questions you need to ask before choosing a family mediator to work with. 1. What training has the mediator...
View Article5 questions with our longest serving mediator
Robin Waterston is Relationships Scotland’s longest serving mediator – working with families in Tayside and Fife for 25 years. He’s kindly taken time out of his day to speak to us about some of the...
View ArticleMoving From Counselling Skills to Diploma Work
Guest blog post from Catherine Gordon, a current student on our Diploma in Relationship Counselling. Catherine will be blogging for us once every few months, giving us a valuable insight in to the...
View ArticleOn Becoming a Mediator
I recently undertook Core Solution’s Flagship ‘Mediation, Negotiation and Conflict Management Skills’ Course. Having been with Relationships Scotland for over 7 years, I had been very keen to explore...
View ArticleA future for European collaboration? Learning how best to help children whose...
As the sole representative from Scotland at an international consultation event on modern family justice I was both intrigued and excited to be heading to Windsor Castle for 24 hours on 12th February....
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