Posts by Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)
2163 days ago

Couples Improving Relationships course

Lindsay Upton from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

AUT University and Friendship House have collaborated together to bring to our community, a 12 week course on how to have a successful relationship without the damaging effects of couple conflict.
COURSE CONTENT:
• Relationship conflict and communication
• Reducing stress and distress
• Handling conflict and creating win-win
• Creating happier couples.
• Anger management
• Why you were attracted to each other
• Listening and communicating skills
• Building equal relationships
• Respect and choice
• Stopping hurting each other
• How you each contribute differently
• What do you really want from your relationship?
• Having fun, not fights
• Forgiveness and letting go
• Sharing happier children
• Appreciating Male and Female differences
• Creating a future
COST: Donation
VENUE: East Auckland
CONTACT: Warwick 0211342133 or Friendship House 0800 348 7878
NOTE: Couples will be asked to complete questionnaires which research the effectiveness of the programme on their relationship. All information collected will be confidential. Research by AUT University.
This study has received ethical approval from the Northern X Regional Ethics Committee. Number: NTX/08/12/120

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More messages from your neighbours
1 day ago

This one is a bit tricky neighbours, can you solve it?

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has 4 letters, sometimes has 9, but never has 5 letters?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

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10 days ago

Poll: Should you ask before planting tall shrubs/trees near your property line?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It may be fine now but in a few years trees can block out light or views for neighbours.

Do you think neighbours should ask before they go ahead and plant these?

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Should you ask before planting tall shrubs/trees near your property line?
  • 69% Yes, always ask
    69% Complete
  • 29.9% No
    29.9% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below!
    1.1% Complete
2597 votes
25 days ago

Let's get social

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Tell us what groups you'd like to see in your area...(walking groups, coffee meet-ups, swing dancing, a family tree group - anything at all!)

Or if you are already in a great group, share it here for others to get involved.

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