Articles & Resources

Our articles provide helpful information on relationships, conflict resolution and personal development. We present tips and strategies, contemporary issues and research to help with relationships at home and work.

Relationships and Personal Development Articles

Latest Article: Love in the Slow Lane

Couples despair that they no longer have “quality time” together. Time slips through their grasp as they keep plates spinning in the air - managing work, family and children’s activities. Relationships are enough of a challenge without being squeezed by a sense of urgency. What if you were to stop? Getting off the highway and into the slow lane?

Investing Tips for Your Relationship - How Saving for a Rainy Day Can Save You From Stormy Times.

In difficult times the resilience of your relationship really depends on how well it has been nurtured on a day-to-day basis. Building a positive "relationship bank balance" lowers the risk of conflict flare-ups.

From Partners to Parents: Relating to Your Former Partner When You Have Kids

When a relationship ends there is an important transition from partners to parents. This can be an awkward and painful process that is not always easy to manage. You will be creating a new way of relating to each other at a difficult time. Empathy and pateince are needed along with a commitment to clear boundaries.

Keeping Conflict In Check: Stopping Conflict From Ruining Your Relationship

Conflict is inevitable in relationships but it can be so badly managed that sensitive issues become a recipe for an argument or avoided completely. Instead you can manage conflict in ways that won't drive you apart.

Workplace Relationships Articles

Latest Article: Positive Assertiveness Tips

When you need to raise a difficult issue with somebody are you concerned that your approach will be ineffective? Maybe you will be such a peacemaker that the issue won’t be addressed. Or perhaps you’re so determined in your approach that you spark off an argument. The middle ground is to use a positive assertive approach.

Building Common Ground in Conflict - Creating Ground Not Gaining Ground

Common ground easily slips from view in conflict situations. Positions become exaggerated as each person aims to persuade or undermine. Not surprisingly, people will overlook areas of common interest, missing the opportunity to acknowledge, learn from and build upon what they already have in common.

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