Resisting Distance
Nonviolent Resistance as Alternative Dispute Resolution
Our Adaptation of the NVR Approach for when there are Parent-Child Contact Problems (PCCPs),
claims of ‘Parental Alienation’ and RRR* Dynamics.
Drawing from our own research, clinical and lived experiences of dysfunctional family systems (enmeshment, estrangement, and coercive control), the NVRnorthampton team have devised a non-adversarial and highly teachable adaptation of NVR to address parent-child contact problems.
We offer this pragmatic, solution-oriented, child-focused and parent-centred programme to families experiencing RRR* problems (whether in family court proceedings or not).
As a whole-network intervention, either or both distressed parents (those experiencing contact refusal and/or those who find themselves suspected of engaging in ‘Parental Alienating Behaviours’) can benefit from broad, coordinated support.
*Reluctance, resistance or refusal (‘RRR’) refers to behaviours by a child concerning their relationship with, or spending time with, a parent, which may have a variety of potential causes.' (Family Justice Council Guidance on responding to a child’s unexplained reluctance, resistance or refusal to spend time with a parent and allegations of alienating behaviour, December 2024)
If you are a parent struggling with this knotty and painful child-raising challenge, and can bring integrity and dedication to coordinating resolutions, we’d be delighted to discuss how our programme could assist you.
For availability, pricing and more detail on our Consultancy & Training please contact us
Weekly Support
Our Evening NVR for PA Support Group
Our 1-hour weekly NVR - 'Beginner's Mind' for PA Online Support Group provides a space for parents who are struggling with resistance and rejection dynamics to share and discuss predicaments, and exchange NVR reflections and strategies with practitioners and other parents.
This group is not a substitute for our comprehensive coaching programme but it does provide an interim, low cost option in the meantime. The flexible format and rolling nature of the group means you shouldn't need to wait any longer than a week for some support.
To join us, please follow the link below to book your place:
A Service for Parents, An Intervention for Professionals, ...Stability for Children
Resisting Distance
Our 12 hour Masterclass for NVR Professionals
This (12-hour) certificated, specialist training in our ‘Resisting Distance’ model - an integrative therapeutic NVR-based intervention - for NVR-informed practitioners (Foundation Level or above), Psychologists, Family Counsellors & Therapists, Social Workers, SENCOs, Family Support Workers, Mediators - helping professionals responsible for assisting with parent-child contact problems, and situations where there are perceptions or accusations of parental alienation.
We offer training in this unique intervention as a supplementary advanced-level module to our accredited NVR Foundation Level course, or as CPD for qualified NVR-informed (Level 1), Certified (Level 2) or Accredited (Level 3) NVR Practitioners.
Eligibility
Attendees must have completed NVR Foundation (Level 1) Training as a minimum*.
Please note
Our 2026 Resistance Masterclasses all start at 18:00 BST/GMT. If you're planning on joining us from outside the UK, please check your local start/ end times here.
