Support and resources
Between us app
Between Us is a free app designed to help you have a better relationship with your partner now or in the future. You can use it by yourself or as a couple. It includes:
- A range of exercises
- Tips
- Videos
- Information
- Allows you to understand better what’s going wrong in your relationship and do something about it
See it differently videos
When we argue with our partner or ex-partner, we can get caught up in the heat of the moment. At times like these, it’s difficult to find a way forward. We want to help you see things differently, and do things differently. These videos will help you see different ways of arguing and resolving disputes.
Click - relationship support from experts and the community
Our relationships affect every aspect of our lives. Create a free account on the Click website and share questions and stories with the community, try fun and helpful activities, or get private support from a Click listener.
AppClose - co-parenting app
The AppClose app features include a shared calendar, the ability to message, log calls, requests and expenses. It helps you to communicate easily and keep important information all in one place.
Separating better
Separating better offers emotional and practical support to parents, guiding them through the separation process and equipping them with the skills they need to resolve conflict and co-parent effectively, in the best interests of their children.
The app contains:
- Practical tools to help with budgeting and legal arrangements
- A parenting plan which parents can create to suit the needs of their children
- Videos to help parents to learn healthy conflict management and communication skills
- Evidence-based, expert articles about separation and co-parenting
There's also an emotional readiness quiz which parents can take to reflect on where they are in their personal separation journey.
The app can be downloaded here:
Family mediation
If you're experiencing a difficult separation and have children under 18 you may be eligible for the Family Mediation voucher scheme. You don’t need to be entitled to legal aid or in receipt of universal credit. The voucher is worth £500 and may cover up to three session of mediation. A family mediator will advise you and claim the voucher on your behalf.
For more information please visit the Family Mediation Council website. To find a local mediator, just enter your postcode in that website's 'Find your local mediator' section.
Talk to Relate's parental conflict chatbot to share what you're going through and get answers, support, and advice to help you get through conflicts with your partner or co-parent.