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Heart to Heart offers confidential support to men and women who have been affected by divorce or separation. Being the only group of this kind in Scotland, we offer a unique service which is accessible to all who have direct experience of divorce or separation.
Many people are affected by divorce or separation - and the heartache, loneliness, bitterness and hopelessness it can cause.
Heart to Heart Objectives
- To address the possible negative effects of relationship breakdown by dealing with the isolation, loneliness, guilt and pain in a safe environment.
- To restore self-confidence, self-esteem and hope by encouraging and equipping people to face the future.
- To acquire relevant life skills, such as communication, handling and resolving conflict, setting and maintaining boundaries, self confidence, self esteem, self awareness and forgiveness to help make positive changes in their lives.
Heart to Heart has developed a guest manual, 6 week support course PowerPoint and facilitator notes, publicity materials and a website. A newsletter is available to members.
Heart to Heart is now working with a number of community groups throughout Scotland hoping to develop the Heart to Heart support model in their local community.
Heart to Heart has built up a wealth of experience since it was founded and continues to monitor, evaluate and adapt its activities to meet the needs of clients who are in a period of transition in their lives - vulnerable including a lack of concentration, forgetfulness, anger, crying, irrational thoughts and behaviour at times.
What is Heart to Heart?
- Heart to Heart is a registered charity that offers support to those who have been affected by divorce or separation. Being the only group of this kind in Scotland, they offer a unique service which is not only accessible to all who have direct experience of divorce or separation, but also to those helping friends, family, neighbours or colleagues through this difficult time.
- Heart to Heart offers confidential support to people are affected by separation and divorce – and the heartache, loneliness, bitterness and hopelessness it can cause. This includes the children who often get stuck in the middle of their parent’s relationship breakdown. This can have devastating consequences on the future of that child/young person.
- Heart to Heart currently operate from Callander covering the Stirling council area, but thanks to various funders, and having established a network of support volunteers, a policy and procedures manual, guest manual with PowerPoint presentation and training, are in the process of reaching out to provide the training and resources required for other Support groups to be established throughout Scotland.
What does Heart to Heart do?
- There is a wide range of support on offer from Heart to Heart one of these being the informal and friendly 6 week support course based on a series of weekly talks and discussions on “Bringing hope to those affected by Divorce or Separation.” This gives people an opportunity to talk in a safe and confidential environment, share experiences, provide support and encouragement.
- There are various topics covered during the course: welcome & introduction, coping with change; communication and resolving conflict; forgiveness; legal & moral decisions; relationships & boundaries.
- Other support is also on offer including practical information, one-to-one and telephone support. A range of helpful books and other resources are also available, as well as our links with other organisations who can provide additional support where required. E.g. Care for the Family, One Parent Family Scotland and Family Mediation.
Who is Heart to Heart for?
- ANYONE over the age of 18
- Male
- Female
- Going through divorce or separation
- Has gone through divorce or separation
- With or without a faith background