Co-parenting Coach Amanda Gibson

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Amanda Gibson (South Yorkshire)

Co-Parent Coach

About Amanda

Amanda Gibson is the founder of child first Co-parenting which is an initiative built from lived experience resilience and a deep commitment to helping parents navigate the complexities of Co-parenting in difficult circumstances.

My experience began in childhood I was brought up in a two-parent home with toxic dynamics all around me. My expertise doesn't come from textbooks it comes from survival I have first-hand knowledge of the challenges that arise when trying to co parent with toxic or abusive partners too. I faced the daily frustrations of a father who refused to take responsibility for his children and treated fatherhood as an inconvenience. My next experience was far more abusive and I was advised by police to change my name and relocate.

After relocating I began work in Family services and since 2011 my professional development has led me to expand my knowledge in trauma informed practice and shift my perspective to that of the child caught up in the dynamics of unhealthy co-parenting.

I have mediation training, and I am an accredited Caring Dads Facilitator Through these experiences I have recognised how often children are caught in the middle of adult conflicts and how critical it is to keep their well-being at the centre of Co-parenting arrangements. My passion and my drive is borne from wanting to support and empower parents who feel they have no choices but want what’s best for their children.

My mission is to support parents even in the most difficult of circumstances and empower them that there is a way forward providing tools, strategies and compassion and ultimately moving forward in the best interests of the child. I help parents to reclaim their strength and establish healthier boundaries Co parenting doesn't have to destroy you it can be rebuilt with the best interests of your child at the heart of every decision.