As a social worker, I have been working with relationship skills and conflicts in communities, organisations and with individuals for over 40 years. Since 2010, I have been working with mediating workplace conflicts, when I started undertaking dispute resolution with…
“Elizabeth consulted with all family members confidentially, assessing and guiding us in ways that empowered individuals to lead relationship repairs and refocus our family on our shared business vision. She’s since provided invaluable coaching to support intergenerational change in our…
The likelihood of a difficult conversation ending in an escalating argument, or finding a reasonable resolution and compromise, all depends on how you start. When there’s potential for tension and heightened emotions, research shows what you do in the first…
The pressures at the end of the year can be overwhelming These pressures can lead to increased stress, heightened emotions and lots of potential for relationship conflicts over the festive period. And then there’s that ONE DAY where you feel…
Many years ago, sadly, I was very adept at being caught up in unpleasant conflicts – and it was a mystery to me how I got there! After one particularly stupid experience I decided this must end. And so, my…
Albert Ellis’ twelve irrational beliefs “Much of what we call emotion is nothing more or lessthan a certain kind – a biased, prejudiced, or strongly evaluative – kind of thought.”Albert Ellis. Albert Ellis was an American psychologist and academic who…
Setting relationship intentions Each January I quietly sit awhile and set my relationships intentions for the year ahead, in both my professional and personal life. What are the challenges I want to explore to deepen my understanding, to be more…
Watch this informative video where Elizabeth is a guest on the Seriously Social podcast.
