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Positive Relationships

Evidence Based Practice across the World

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  • © 2012

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Editors:
  1. Sue Roffey

    1. University of Western Sydney, Milperra, Australia

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  • Enhancing well-being in relationships from a positive psychology perspective
  • Evidence based effective interactions
  • Addresses relationships across contexts
  • Brings together established authorities from diverse disciplines

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Table of contents (17 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. Introduction to Positive Relationships: Evidence-Based Practice Across the World

    • Sue Roffey
    Pages 1-15

  3. Wellbeing and Resilience in Young People and the Role of Positive Relationships

    • Toni Noble, Helen McGrath
    Pages 17-33

  4. Peaceful and Compassionate Futures: Positive Relationships as an Antidote to Violence

    • Robyn Hromek, Angela Walsh
    Pages 35-53

  5. Learning About Relationships

    • Gretchen Brion-Meisels, Stephanie M. Jones
    Pages 55-72

  6. Positive Couple Relationships: The Evidence for Long-Lasting Relationship Satisfaction and Happiness

    • Vagdevi Meunier, Wayne Baker
    Pages 73-89

  7. Positive Parent–Child Relationships

    • Kimberley O’Brien, Jane Mosco
    Pages 91-107

  8. Promoting Positive Outcomes for Children Experiencing Change in Family Relationships

    • Emilia Dowling, Diana Elliott
    Pages 109-126

  9. Friendships: The Power of Positive Alliance

    • Karen Majors
    Pages 127-143

  10. Developing Positive Relationships in Schools

    • Sue Roffey
    Pages 145-162

  11. Positive Relationships at Work

    • Sue Langley
    Pages 163-180

  12. Positive Professional Relationships

    • Elizabeth Gillies
    Pages 181-196

  13. Positive Mentoring Relationships: Nurturing Potential

    • Ann M. Brewer
    Pages 197-214

  14. Spirited Leadership: Growing Leaders for the Future

    • Hilary B. Armstrong
    Pages 215-226

  15. Positive Community Relations: Border Crossings and Repositioning the ‘Other’

    • Florence E. McCarthy, Margaret H. Vickers
    Pages 227-243

  16. Positive Relations Between Members of Groups with Divergent Beliefs and Cultures

    • Zalman Kastel
    Pages 245-259

  17. Conflict and Confrontation

    • Lois Edmund
    Pages 261-276

  18. The Repair and Restoration of Relationships

    • Peta Blood
    Pages 277-292

  19. Back Matter

    Pages 293-297
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About this book

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.

Editors and Affiliations

  • University of Western Sydney, Milperra, Australia

    Sue Roffey

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.

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