Newpark Close Family Resource Centre
Free and Confidential support service for men who may be in an unhealthy relationship, experiencing hostility or abuse
083 151 7037
056-7723309
itscomplicated@newparkclosefrc.ie
About us
Have you a concern about how your partner/ex-partner is treating you? "It's Complicated" is a free service for men who feel they might be in an unhealthy relationship, or who may be experiencing hostility or abuse. This could be from a current/ex partner, difficult break up, separation, divorce or even family member. We will support you on a one to one basis and also provide a group step-down programme to continue supporting you into the future. We will be very flexible in a way that best supports you. Our professional staff are there to make sure you are heard. We also offer support to concerned family members and friends.
What do I need to begin?
We can assure you a very warm welcome when you take that brave step to reach out to us. You do not need to prepare anything beforehand, we will work together and figure this out over time as we get to know each other. Abuse can take many forms and some are not as obvious as you might think. Sponsored by CUAN, this service is provided free of charge.
We offer in-person, online and we can also meet you within the community in safe locations we choose together, however works for you.
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What do we do?
We offer a range of supports, from one to one work or counselling, up to helping inform you of your options into the future. We can guide you through a better understanding of what you might be experiencing along with practical steps you can take to help support yourself. We will help you with understanding abuse better and keeping yourself safer.
Other services
We provide information sessions and courses promoting healthy relationships, raising public awareness around the early signs of abuse and domestic abuse prevention. We work with Groups, Schools, Colleges and Workplaces. We can also provide bespoke courses within your organisation.
Signs of a healthy relationship:
Good communication
Mutual respect
Good balance and talking / listening
Fair negotiation
Give and take
Feeling safe
Healthy Privacy and boundaries
Enjoy being together and apart
Support for personal growth
Two way trust
Shared financial decisions
Love and lightheartedness
Comfortable around intimacy
A feeling of being equal
Feeling listened to and heard
Freedom to express your feelings
Being able to be yourself
You both put in the work
Do you feel that your relationship is lacking in some of these signs? If so, you might be in an unhealthy relationship. Do you not feel safe all of the time, disrespected, put down, treated like a child, no privacy or freedom with your money?
You might be experiencing abuse. If so, reach out to us today.
