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Managing Conflict in Relationships

When approaching conflict in your relationships, try your best to stick to one issue at a time. When couples bring up multiple issues at once during a disagreement, they can become overwhelmed, leading to escalation and increased conflict. Focusing only

Eleanor February 7, 2020February 6, 2020 Uncategorized Read more

Conflict Can Strengthen Relationships

Try to maintain a growth mindset when experiencing conflict in your relationships! Conflict can help strengthen your relationships and deepen the bond between you and your loved ones.

Eleanor January 25, 2020January 25, 2020 Couples Read more

1.11.20: Couples Workshop: What to Do When You Can’t Agree

1.11.20: Couples Workshop: What to Do When You Can’t Agree

The stress of the holidays can cause strain on relationships, but the New Year brings about an opportunity to renew and strengthen your relationship with your partner. This interactive workshop will teach you the skills to work through disagreements, and

Camilia September 7, 2019January 28, 2020 Couples, Fundamental Skills Read more

In the Midst of Relationship Chaos: Series Conclusion

By Christine Murray, Healthy Relationships Initiative Director Relationships can be wonderful, but they can also be really, really difficult. I wish I could tell you that there is a simple formula for moving beyond relationship chaos, but the truth is

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In the Midst of Relationship Chaos: Step 8: Know when to seek professional help

By Christine Murray, Healthy Relationships Initiative Director Sometimes, the support of friends and family members, along with your own coping resources, can only go so far in helping you to navigate really difficult and chaotic relationship challenges. Counseling or therapy

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In the Midst of Relationship Chaos: Step 7: Reach out for support

By Christine Murray, Healthy Relationships Initiative Director It’s natural to feel alone and isolated when you’re facing chaos in a relationship with someone who’s very close to you. That person may be your primary source of support, so when that

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In the Midst of Relationship Chaos, Step 6: Keep a positive attitude

By Christine Murray, Healthy Relationships Initiative Director It’s important to do your best to keep hope alive, even in the midst of the most difficult relationship struggles. Take time to develop a positive mindset, such as by reflecting on the

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In the Midst of Relationship Chaos, Step 5: Practice strong relationship skills

By Christine Murray, Healthy Relationships Initiative Director In times of relationship chaos and conflict, it’s time to activate your strongest and best relationship skills. This includes an intentional effort to use positive communication skills, such as speaking clearly and thoughtfully

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In the Midst of Relationship Chaos, Step 4: Set appropriate boundaries

By Christine Murray, Healthy Relationships Initiative Director Although you can’t control another person’s actions, that doesn’t mean that you should simply allow other people to continue to treat you in ways that are damaging to you, your relationship, and other

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In the Midst of Relationship Chaos, Step 3: Commit to kindness and your own integrity

By Christine Murray, Healthy Relationships Initiative Director Take time to reflect on the values that are important to you. How do you want to treat others? Most of us want to act with kindness and to be thought of as

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