2673 days ago

Couples Improving Relationships course

Lindsay Upton from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

AUT University and Friendship House have collaborated together to bring to our community, a 12 week course on how to have a successful relationship without the damaging effects of couple conflict.
COURSE CONTENT:
• Relationship conflict and communication
• Reducing stress and distress
• Handling conflict and creating win-win
• Creating happier couples.
• Anger management
• Why you were attracted to each other
• Listening and communicating skills
• Building equal relationships
• Respect and choice
• Stopping hurting each other
• How you each contribute differently
• What do you really want from your relationship?
• Having fun, not fights
• Forgiveness and letting go
• Sharing happier children
• Appreciating Male and Female differences
• Creating a future
COST: Donation
VENUE: East Auckland
CONTACT: Warwick 0211342133 or Friendship House 0800 348 7878
NOTE: Couples will be asked to complete questionnaires which research the effectiveness of the programme on their relationship. All information collected will be confidential. Research by AUT University.
This study has received ethical approval from the Northern X Regional Ethics Committee. Number: NTX/08/12/120

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