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Shane Smith wrote a new post, Leonie Nolan: Couple counsellor, relationship educator, director PREPARE/ENRICH…. see her at the Marriage and Relationship Educators National Conference (MARENC) 2019, East Melbourne, August 2-3, 2019 1 week, 2 days ago

Leonie Nolan cites her finest achievement as a 43 year old marriage that has been 90% fabulous with about 10% a bit Crazy.
Leonie is married to Michael. They have three adult children, two are married and five […]
Shane Smith wrote a new post, Mandi Smith: Couple Counsellor, Relationship Educator, Director PREPARE/ENRICH…. see her at the Marriage and Relationship Educators National Conference (MARENC) 2019, East Melbourne, August 2-3, 2019 3 weeks, 2 days ago

Mandi Smith is a relationship counsellor specialising in work with couples in the areas of relationship education, relationship enrichment and counselling. Strong relationships between couples brings many benefits […]
Shane Smith wrote a new post, Amanda Lambros: beyond passionate and biased on relationships, Mental Health and Grief and Loss…. see her at the Marriage and Relationship Educators National Conference (MARENC) 2019, East Melbourne, August 2-3, 2019 1 month, 1 week ago

Director of The Grief Recovery Institute (AUS/NZ) – The only evidence-based program in the world which directly addresses grief and loss and helps grievers move beyond the pain caused by loss.

Amanda is an A […]
Shane Smith wrote a new post, David Eckel, passionate about trauma treatment… see him at the Marriage and Relationship Educators National Conference (MARENC) 2019, East Melbourne, August 2-3, 2019 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mr. David Eckel is an accredited mental health social worker with over 13 years experience counselling adults in community health, specializing in the areas of PTSD & complex trauma, GLBTIQ mental health and al […]
Lynisep posted an update 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hi. I am checking if my payment for renewal of membership went through today. I will follow up tomorrow. Maybe taking processing time. thanks Lynise
Shane Smith wrote a new post, Dr. Danielle Williamson, Clinical Psychologist and co-founder of the Womens Trauma Recovery Program… see her at the Marriage and Relationship Educators National Conference (MARENC) 2019, East Melbourne, August 2-3, 2019 1 month, 3 weeks ago

A registered clinical psychologist, an approved supervisor and lecturer at Swinburne University in both the Counselling & Clinical psychology programs. She has a particular interest in treating trauma-related is […]
Shane Smith wrote a new post, Toni Powell, Speaker & Educator… see her at the Marriage and Relationship Educators National Conference (MARENC) 2019, East Melbourne, August 2-3, 2019 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Toni is an author, TEDx speaker, mentor, mother, relationship buff, recovering worrywart, social entrepreneur and wife…Toni is a passionate researcher and communicator about the wisdom behind enduring rela […]
Shane Smith wrote a new post, When life hands you lemons… Managing the unexpected occurrences in relationships! 2 months ago

The Victorian State Committee and National Committee is thrilled to introduce a wonderful line up of great topics and sensational speakers at the upcoming Marriage and Relationship Educators National Conference […]
Shane Smith wrote a new post, 5 small ways to celebrate your relationship today – bonus: Discover the hidden treasures of your relationship 2 months, 1 week ago

Here are five small ways to celebrate your relationship today (or any day of the year), because your relationship is worth a little extra effort today.

Bonus: 6. Discover the hidden treasures of your […]
Shane Smith wrote a new post, 5 ways to celebrate your relationship: Really listen to each other 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Here are five small ways to celebrate your relationship today (or any day of the year), because your relationship is worth a little extra effort today.

5. Listen to each other: Active listening is the ability […]
Shane Smith wrote a new post, 5 ways to celebrate your relationship: dance together 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Here are five small ways to celebrate your relationship today (or any day of the year), because your relationship is worth a little extra effort today.

4. Dance together: It could be a night out dancing to your […]
Shane Smith wrote a new post, 5 ways to celebrate your relationship: Share your gratitude 3 months ago

Here are five small ways to celebrate your relationship today (or any day of the year), because your relationship is worth a little extra effort today.

3. Share your gratitude: Take a quick moment to share with […]
Shane Smith wrote a new post, 5 ways to celebrate your relationship: Leave a surprise note 3 months, 1 week ago

Here are five small ways to celebrate your relationship today (or any day of the year), because your relationship is worth a little extra effort today.

2. Leave a note: Leave a note on the bathroom mirror. Tuck […]
Shane Smith wrote a new post, 5 ways to celebrate your relationship: Capturing moments together 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Here are five small ways to celebrate your relationship today (or any day of the year), because your relationship is worth a little extra effort today.

1. Take pictures: Throughout most moments of the day, you […]
Shane Smith wrote a new post, Granting Forgiveness: Taking time to grant forgiveness can play a powerful role in healing and restoring your relationship 4 months ago

All couples eventually experience times of conflict, hurt, and letting each other down. Sometimes the offense is as minor as forgetting a date or failing to run an errand. For some couples, the offense might […]
Shane Smith wrote a new post, Taking time to seek forgiveness can play a powerful role in healing and restoring your relationship 4 months, 1 week ago

All couples eventually experience times of conflict, hurt, and letting each other down. Sometimes the offense is as minor as forgetting a date or failing to run an errand. For some couples, the offense might […]
Shane Smith wrote a new post, Active listening is the ability to let your partner know you understand them by restating their message 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Now you’ve had your say, what does it then mean to be on the other side?

Good communication depends on you carefully listening to another person. Active listening involves listening attentively without […]
Shane Smith wrote a new post, Improving assertiveness and active listening increases couple intimacy 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Assertiveness is the ability to express your feelings and ask for what you want in the relationship and is a valuable communication skill. In successful couple relationships, both individuals tend to be quite […]
Shane Smith wrote a new post, Exploring family of origin for individuals who have grown up in extremely rigid and enmeshed families 4 months, 4 weeks ago

Relationship education provides an opportunity to work with couples’ perceptions of their families of origin. In particular, it is worth exploring the possible impact of extreme, or unbalanced, family structures […]
Shane Smith wrote a new post, The benefits of stable, loving relationships for men, women and children (and for society) 5 months ago

Research overwhelmingly points to the physical, psychological, emotional, social and financial benefits of stable, loving relationships for men, women and children (and our society in general).

Knowing these […]
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