Communication in relationships

The Peninsula Women's Health Centre will conduct a six-week program to encourage and assist women with communication in relationships.

The Communicating with Confidence program will be conducted by health worker Ms Honor McGill and will commence on Thursday, May 28, from 10am to 12pm.

"This is a six-week program that has been designed to encourage and assist women to utilise co-operative communication strategies so that their relationships can become more fulfilling and supporting," Ms McGill said.

"During this group we explore various tools and strategies to develop our skills so that we can communicate our intentions with confidence.

"We will discuss the nature and various levels of conflict and how to solve problems as partners and not as opponents.

"We will develop the skill of 'active listening' and as well as some self care strategies to help reduce stress and develop more rewarding relationships.

"Effective communication is an integral part of any relationship."

The program includes content developed by the Conflict Resolution Network.

Ms McGill said the course was free however a gold coin donation would be appreciated.

For more information and bookings, phone 4342 5905.

Press release, 7 May 2009 Honor McGill, Peninsula Women's Health Centre