How to Disagree Well: Some Practical Tips
By: Akos Balogh
Having a Gen Z teenage daughter means that Taylor Swift is often our companion in the car or around the house. Read more
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The Dying Art of Disagreeing Well
By: Akos Balogh
‘Whatever you do, don’t bring up politics’, says my cousin as we walk into the restaurant. Read more
‘The Four Horsemen’ – AKA, The Four Patterns That Damage Relationships
By: Sabrina Peters
Dr. John Gottman, a prominent figure in the world of marriage and couples therapy, introduced a concept known as the “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” to describe destructive communication patterns that can threaten relationships. Read more
If You’re Going to Disagree, At Least Do It Well
By: Michael McQueen
We need to learn how to disagree. In today’s culture, we are disagreeing constantly – but we are doing a terrible job of it. Read more
Boundary Styles: Where do You Sit on the Spectrum?
By: Sabrina Peters
Boundaries are the silent architects of our relationships. Read more
10 Reflections on a Divided World: Israel, and The Voice to Parliament
By: Akos Balogh
We live in a divided world. Read more
3 Keys to a Peaceful Family Gathering These Holidays
By: Michael McQueen
The holiday season is here. While rest is undoubtedly and necessarily a priority for most of us this year, the holidays can be a stressful time for many. Read more
10 Commandments for These Divided Times
By: Sheridan Voysey
A few years ago, researchers did a fascinating experiment. Wanting to know when people would step in to help a stranger, they asked participants to watch a woman named Elaine experience a series of mild electric shocks. Read more
Sunsets and Anger
By: Yvette Cherry
Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbour, for we are all members of one body. “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. Ephesians 4:25- 27 Read more
Do You Trust Me?
Vicky sat at the kitchen table, stunned and hurt. Her four-year-old marriage to Alex, on which she had pinned so many hopes and dreams, seemed false. She had just heard from a friend that Alex had been seen lunching with an old girlfriend. Read more