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Virtual Peer Support

The VPS is a community-led and whānau-focused initiative intended to connect communities together to support each other through their family separation journey and difficult times.

The VPS service can be accessed online by whānau from all regions of New Zealand. It is aimed at whānau who feel overwhelmed or confused when dealing with Family Separation or the Family Court processes. It is important for someone with lived experience to lend them a sympathetic ear and equip them some skills to overcome their challanges assciated with family separation.

Mums VPS Groups
Dads VPS Groups
New Zealand Nationwide
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Finding a place to fit in

Finding a place to fit in & be listened to is very important for whānau who are struggling through the process of family separation or the family court process. Knowing that you are not alone and sharing your experience with peers who understand your struggles is an amazing feeling that gives you hope to quick recovery and improve your health and wellbeing and your children’s. 

The VPS groups are run online every week through online meeting platform up to 1.5 hours sessions every week led by a designated volunteer “VPS group Facilitator “

The power of lived experience

The power of support from someone who has lived similar experience is immeasurable. It encompasses the wisdom, resilience, and deep understanding that individuals gain through navigating the complex and often challenging journey of Family seperation challenges.

Lived experience empowers individuals to not only overcome their own hurdles but also to reach out and assist others facing similar challenges. It is a force that can inspire, educate, and heal, reminding us that our collective human experiences are a source of immense strength and solidarity.

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The Power of Peer Support in Divorce & Family Separation

Emotional Validation

No one will truly understand how you feel, unless they’ve been through it. Connecting with parents with similar experience can make huge difference.

Shared Wisdom

From co-parenting to finances, peer support offers real-life advice that can save time, reduce stress, and boost confidence in decision-making.

A Sense of Community

Divorce and family separation reshape social circles, making peer support essential for rebuilding connections with those who understand your journey.

Encouragement & Accountability

Rebuilding life after divorce or family separation is challenging. A support network helps set goals, celebrate wins, and navigate setbacks.

Better Mental Health

From co-parenting to finances, peer support offers real-life advice that can save time, reduce stress, and boost confidence in decision-making.

Helping Children Adjust

Peer support can provide valuable self-learning strategies for helping children cope, adjust to new routines, and maintain healthy relationships..

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