When you're stressed or angry it's harder to stay calm and in control, but, learning to recognise your own behaviour can help you to stop future arguments from getting out of hand.
When we regularly use harmful ways to communicate, it can start to affect our relationship. To protect our relationships it's important to recognise when we're using harmful communication so we can find a different approach.
Arguing Better online course
Knowing how to argue in a constructive way can make all the difference to your relationships. This free online course will help you manage difficult conversations, avoid conflict, and improve things for your whole family.
You will learn:
- where stress comes from and how it can affect you
- ways to recognise stress and talk about it
- how to support each other through difficult times
- what causes arguments and how to stop them.
To access the Arguing Better programme follow this link Parent guide for England (oneplusone.org.uk). or visit the poster for further details.
Stronger Relationship online programme
BCP Council are also able to offer the Stronger Relationships programme. This six week course is also online but in the format of group sessions facilitated by course experts for a more supportive experience.
Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities understands the challenges of balancing responsibilities as parents and carers and offers flexibility to learn at your own pace. You can access course materials including thought provoking videos, games and quizzes at a time that suits you best.
You will also engage in weekly group discussions with course experts and fellow parents, allowing you to share experiences, seek guidance, and explore fresh perspectives; group discussions are offered in one hour morning, afternoon and evening slots to suit family and work commitments.
Register for your FREE place here.
At times it can be difficult to think about our relationships with others. If you feel you would like to access support for your relationship with your partner or ex-partner to reduce conflict but feel you would like additional support to be able to do this we may be able to help you.
To find out more about additional support that may be available to you, please contact the Early Help Access Point (EHAP) 01202 126668 or your local family hub.