Are you interested in workshops and research on relationships?
Rel:Well is the Relationship Wellbeing Service at the University of Essex Health, Wellbeing and Care Hubs. This is an educational service that promotes relationship wellbeing in the community through workshops, research and other educational programmes. The Service Director, Dr Veronica Lamarche, is also the Director of the Relationship Science Lab, in the Department of Psychology.
You can find materials from our recent series and workshops below.
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Current Features:
Resilient Masculinity Workshop:
Thank you to all of our community partners who joined us for our “Supporting Resilient Masculinity” workshop. We had three featured speakers from the Department of Psychology at the University of Essex, each presenting their own research-informed take on the social impact of masculinity threats, and identifying opportunities and pathways for building more resilient masculinity. You can download a short summary of their talks below.
Dr Veronica Lamarche: Relational consequences of masculinity threats.
Dr Pascal Vrticka: Healthy, resilient masculinity, and fatherhood.
Dr Nathaniel Schermerhorn: Social impact of masculine ideologies.
Past Features:
Student Relationship Advice Series:
Have you recently started university? Do you have questions about relationships? Our recent graduates wrote about their experiences and something they wish they had known from the start. Here is what they had to say:
Abi wanted students to know about the importance of knowing yourself before you can start loving someone else. You can read about Abi and her insights here.
Dominika wanted to remind students of the importance of building shared dreams through mutual support and investment. You can read about Dominika and her thoughts here.
