STRONG | Mastering conflict and separation

Everyday help, advice and conflict resolution

On the website stark-familie.info you will find information and tips on the topics of relationship crisis, separation and divorce, compiled by experts in psychology, education, law and economics.

The focus is on families in all their diversity. We want to provide targeted support to everyone involved with their current problems and questions, and offer them virtual assistance. Therefore, the website is divided into a section for couples in crisis and parents, and one for children and young people.

In addition, there is a section with resources for professionals in counseling. As a further free supplementary service, we have developed interactive online training courses for couples in crisis, as well as for children and young people. STARK offers a comprehensive, clear, practical, and free overview of the most important topics. You can find more in-depth information on statistics and facts about separation and divorce in Germany here.

With this website, we aim to reach couples in crisis and separated families.

Our core topics:

• Conflict situations prior to a possible separation
• Legal, economic, and psychological issues surrounding separation/divorce
• Specific considerations when separating/divorcing with children

Our programs aim to support the development of skills for solution-oriented and constructive conflict resolution. We place particular emphasis on considering the impact on the well-being of children.

The STARK website is aimed at:

• Couples or partners with relationship problems who want to avoid separation (Area: First aid for couples in crisis)
• Parents who want to know what legal and/or financial implications they can expect in the event of a separation/divorce (areas: considering the legal aspects of a separation; considering the economic aspects of a separation)
• Parents who are worried about how a separation with children can succeed (Area: Fair separation & co-parenting)
• Children and young people in separated families who find their situation difficult and wish for a change (Area: Support for children and young people when their parents separate)
• In addition, there is a dedicated section where STARK aims to support professionals in their consulting activities (section: STARK in Consulting – Information for Professionals)

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Area 1:

Mastering conflict and separation – information for couples in crisis & parents

Do you want to get a handle on problems in your relationship? Are you considering separation? Are you wondering how to manage things well with your children after a separation? Are you currently separating/divorcing and would like to learn more about the legal and financial consequences? Are you looking for personal, local advice?

In the section for couples in crisis & parents, you will find information on the following topics:

• First aid for couples in crisis
• Consider the legal aspects of a separation
• Consider the economic implications of a separation
• Separate fairly & co-parent
• Contact points and assistance
• Separation & Divorce Checklist

Area 2:

Support for children and young people when their parents separate

Are you between 11 and 18 years old and can answer the following questions with "yes"? Then you've come to the right place. Do your parents argue frequently or are they currently separating? Are you wondering: What will become of my family? Do you have many confusing feelings or unanswered questions and need advice and support?

In the section for children and young people, you will find information on the following topics:

• POWERFUL knowledge
• STRONG action
• Download area
• Contact form for online training

Area 3:

STRONG in consulting – information for professionals

STARK can be integrated (free of charge) into the work of counseling centers and used before or during counseling sessions. Here, counselors will find tips on using STARK, application examples, and the videos and PDFs from the STARK website.