We have our own answers, our own solutions, plans that fit our own lives, values, priorities, dreams, past experiences, and culture. Instead of pre-fab relationship tips, the following questions are a trigger for self, partnered or group reflection. Take any relationship or partnership that you currently find yourself in and ask yourself (and each other) these questions. Where do they take you next?
What are the strengths, assets and resources of this partnership?
What are you looking for in a (collaborative or romantic) partner?
What does it take to forge a true partnership?
After reading the research abstracts or excerpts about relationships and successful partnerships, what are possible implications of the research findings for your day-to-day relationships?
Who is missing from the table? What other collaborative partners need to be included? Who can you invite?
Do you feel authentically engaged in this collaborative partnership or merely involved?
Do you feel respected, heard, powerful and trusted in this (collaborative or romantic) partnership?
Welcome to my annotated bibliography and collage of musings, article excerpts, abstracts, questions, essays, stories, lecture notes, reflections, seed thoughts and topics that capture my imagination. Social Work is an applied social science and aims to improve the opportunities & living conditions of vulnerable people. Alejandra Acuña, PhD, MSW, LCSW, PPSC
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