Relationships are at the heart of our lives; at home with our families, with our friends, in schools and colleges, with colleagues at the workplace and in our diverse communities. The quality of these relationships determines our individual well-being, how well we learn, develop and function, our sense of connectedness with others and the health so society. This unique volume brings together authorities from across the world to write about how relationships might be enhanced in all these different areas of our lives. It also explores how to address the challenges involved in establishing and maintaining positive relationships. This evidence-based book, primarily grounded in the science of positive psychology, is valuable for academics, especially psychologists and professionals, working in the field of well-being. Contents: Introduction to Positive Relationships: Evidence-Based Practice Across the World Roffey, Sue Wellbeing and Resilience in Young People and the Role of Positive Relationships Noble, Toni (et al.) Peaceful and Compassionate Futures: Positive Relationships as an Antidote to Violence Hromek, Robyn (et al.) Learning About Relationships Brion-Meisels, Gretchen (et al.) Positive Couple Relationships: The Evidence for Long-Lasting Relationship Satisfaction and Happiness Meunier, Vagdevi (et al.) Positive Parent–Child Relationships O’Brien, Kimberley (et al.) Promoting Positive Outcomes for Children Experiencing Change in Family Relationships Dowling, Emilia (et al.) Friendships: The Power of Positive Alliance Majors, Karen Developing Positive Relationships in Schools Roffey, Sue Positive Relationships at Work Langley, Sue Positive Professional Relationships Gillies, Elizabeth Positive Mentoring Relationships: Nurturing Potential Brewer, Ann M. Spirited Leadership: Growing Leaders for the Future Armstrong, Hilary B. Positive Community Relations: Border Crossings and Repositioning the ‘Other’ McCarthy, Florence E. (et al.) Positive Relations Between Members of Groups with Divergent Beliefs and Cultures Kastel, Zalman Conflict and Confrontation Edmund, Lois The Repair and Restoration of Relationships Blood, Peta About the Editor: Sue Roffey is a psychologist, academic and author. She is currently adjunct research fellow at the University of Western Sydney and educational consultant. Her research and publications highlight the importance of participation, a sense of belonging, relational values and relational quality for wellbeing and the development of pro-social behaviour. Sue is a founding member of the Wellbeing Australia Network and on the NSW Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect. |