What is ‘Partnering in Parenthood’?
This intensive, five-part in-person course is specifically designed to help couples navigate the relationship challenges unique to modern parenthood. You will gain practical, actionable tools to move from feeling disconnected and resentful to operating as a unified, high-functioning team.
What you will gain
By completing this course, you and your partner will be equipped to:
Discover why tensions naturally rise after becoming parents and what specific actions to take to counter them.
Share the Mental Load and practical labour more equitably to significantly reduce resentment and create a fairer division of responsibilities.
Build Appreciation and Intimacy by actively prioritizing your connection beyond your parenting roles.
Develop Effective Communication Skills for managing conflict constructively and fostering a lasting, connected relationship.
Is this course for you?
This learning programme is designed for parents who are ready to invest in their relationship and are:
Curious about the relationship patterns that are starting to form within their partnership.
Willing to reflect honestly on their own role in their current relationship dynamics.
Eager to understand how the demands of modern parenthood change the game for couples.
Units covered
The course is divided into five weekly face-to-face meetings, led by Alex Trippier, focusing on:
Unit 1: Modern parenting expectations and how they impact our relationships.
Unit 2: Busting myths about "good" parenting and finding your authentic family approach.
Unit 3: Managing conflict constructively and developing effective repair techniques.
Unit 4: The mental load and establishing an equitable division of labour.
Unit 5: Reconnecting as partners beyond parenting—rediscovering intimacy and connection.
Course format & next steps
The course involves weekly face-to-face meetings. Alex will lead each session, helping you apply the unit’s concepts directly to your relationship. At the end of each unit, simple, targeted exercises will be provided for you and your partner to complete before the next session, reinforcing the learning.
Important Guideline: This is a learning programme, not therapy. All sessions are confidential and guided by the BACP Ethical Framework.
Payment options (5-unit course)
Option 1: Pay-as-you-go @ £110 per session. £550 in total.
Option 2: Two instalments @ £250 each. £500 in total (save £50).
Option 3 (Best value): Full course upfront (one payment) @ £450 in total (Save £100).
Please get in touch to book an online consultation if you wish to find out more about the course and determine if it's the right fit for your relationship.
