Charles Handy Tickets Selling Fast
Tickets to see the celebrated author, thinker and world-renowned business guru Charles Handy have been selling fast and the ‘Early Bird’ rate deadline is fast approaching. Handy will be making his rare appearance in Dublin on the evening of June 28th addressing an audience at The Mansion House to discuss ‘The Changing Shape of Work & Home’. Organised by Relationships Ireland, tickets are limited and are available at http://www.relationshipsireland.com/charles-handy/.
This evening offers a unique chance to hear one of the world’s most influential writers and thinkers discuss his life’s work and offer his insights on how organisations and individuals can adapt to the rapid pace of change in work and home life. A well-known BBC Radio 4 broadcaster, Handy will also be offering his views and analysis on today’s most challenging questions for business and society. His ideas are particularly timely given the enormous change and upheaval to work and personal lives arising from the economic downturn.
Tickets to the event will be limited and early booking is advised.
Relationships Ireland Celebrates 50 Years with Annual Conference
Relationships Ireland is delighted to announce that it will be marking its 50th birthday with a very special conference at the Mansion House, Dublin on Saturday, June 30th 2012. A keynote address will be provided by world renowned expert on marriage and relationships, Dr. John Gottman, who was a regular contributor to the ‘Oprah Winfrey Show’ and has also contributed to ‘Good Morning America’, ‘The Today Show’ and ‘CBS Morning News’ on numerous occasions.
Dr. Gottman has also written or co-written 40 books including New York Times bestseller “Seven Principles for Making a Marriage Work”. His address will be his first talk in Ireland and will outline a roadmap for practitioners to help couples to compassionately manage their conflicts, and deepen their friendship and intimacy. His views will be of particular interest as marriages and relationships across the country become strained due to factors such as difficult economic conditions.
Famed for his ability to predict whether a couple’s marriage will end in divorce or not with over 90% accuracy, Dr. Gottman was recently voted as one of the Top 10 Most Influential Therapists in the past quarter-century by ’Psychotherapy Networker’ magazine. He is also developed the ‘Porcupine Sex’ theory in order to explain the benefits of emotional engagement between partners.
Following Dr. Gottman will be Charles Handy, the world renowned business and management guru and bestselling author. Handy will reflect on how the rapidly changing world of work and technology is impacting on relationships and families. A star attraction in his own right, Handy is also giving a talk to the business community and members of the public on Thursday evening 28th June.
Completing the bill with be two big Irish names in the field of family and relationship issues, namely Dr. John Sharry and Maire Murray. Dr. Sharry is a child and family psychotherapist. Author of 10 books John is a popular writer and speaker with over 20 years experience in the field. He is a co-founder of the Parents Plus parenting programmes which are used extensively in services and schools through Ireland and the UK.
Marie Murray is one of Ireland’s best know and experienced psychologists and family therapists. She has had a distinguished career as a clinician, lecturer and writer in the field. Author of several best-selling books, Marie is also a well-known broadcaster and author.
Speaking about the event, CEO of Relationships Ireland Brendan Madden said; “We are delighted to be marking our 50th Anniversary with such a fantastic line-up of speakers. Dr. Gottman is world renowned for his work with married couples and we are honoured that he chose our conference to make his very first appearance in Ireland. And with Charles Handy, John Sharry and Maire Murray also on the bill it’s certainly going to be an insightful and interesting occasion.”
Relationships Ireland Presents Charles Handy Talk
Relationships Ireland is delighted to announce that the celebrated author, thinker and world-renowned business guru Charles Handy will make a rare appearance in Dublin on the evening of June 28th addressing an audience at The Mansion House to discuss ‘The Changing Shape of Work & Home’.
This evening offers a unique chance to hear one of the world’s most influential writers and thinkers discuss his life’s work and offer his insights on how organisations and individuals can adapt to the rapid pace of change in work and home life.
A well-known BBC Radio 4 broadcaster, Handy will also be offering his views and analysis on today’s most challenging questions for business and society. His ideas are particularly timely given the enormous change and upheaval to work and personal lives arising from the economic downturn.
Handy will also discuss the impact that technology has had on personal and business relationships in the past and what they will have in the future. He will also offer his views on what companies last the longest; using excellence respect and an ability to make people happy.
Handy has agreed to this event due to a very personal connection to the organisation - his uncle Canon Handy was one of the founding members of Relationships Ireland over 50 years ago.
Speaking about this event, CEO of Relationships Ireland Brendan Madden said; “Professor Handy’s key message is that change is hard but that those individuals and organisations who recognise the inevitably of change and prepare themselves are much better able to adapt. Over the past 50 years we‘ve been at the forefront of helping individuals and couples respond effectively to the inevitable changes of family life and achieve healthy and sustaining personal relationships. Handy’s talk will be of tremendous value to individuals and organisations finding themselves struggling to adapt to these difficult times.”
This event is part of the 50th Anniversary celebrations of Relationships Ireland, formerly the Marriage and Relationship Counselling Service. There will be a 50th Anniversary Conference taking place on Saturday June 30th in The Mansion House which will feature guest speakers Drs. John and Julie Gottman. Charles’s wife Elizabeth, a famed photographer, will also have a small exhibition of her work present at both events and there will be more details on upcoming events taking place in September.
Announcing the launch of Relationships Ireland (formerly MRCS)
The vital role of connection and intimacy in long-term relationships and the importance of maintaining this through shared activities was the message delivered at the launch of Relationships Ireland yesterday. Formerly known, for almost 50 years, as the Marriage and Relationship Counselling Service (MRCS), the organisation was relaunched as Relationships Ireland by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Frances Fitzgerald.
Capturing the heart of relationships as a ‘dance of intimacy’ the launch of the new name took place in front of a capacity audience at the Davenport Hotel in Dublin yesterday. The event included the sultry sounds and sensual moves of the tango. Introducing the performance Lisa O’Hara, relationship expert at Relationship Ireland, said ‘tango is arguably one of the most passionate of dances and the key to it is the physical intimacy which one has to adopt to make the dance powerful, dramatic and engaging. It builds trust and respect and heightens emotions and connection.’ According to Lisa, the idea of using the tango was to reflect the integral part intimacy and connection play in successful long term relationships. ‘Most relationships are a dance of one kind or another and problems occur when the dancers become separated and lose that connection. Our message is that difficulties and conflict in intimate relationships can be resolved and the relationship transformed into one of real connection and passion. We have seen it happen many times in our work and here at Relationships Ireland we are all about helping couples achieve that.’
Earlier launching the new name and website (www.relationshipsireland.com) Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Frances Fitzgerald said. ‘The important work done by Relationships Ireland enhances family well-being through strengthening relationships between parents thus contributing to the welfare and development of children, which is particularly important to me as Minister for Children and Youth Affairs’.
Thanking the Minister for the vital role her Department plays in funding the service, through the work of the Family Support Agency, Fiona Slevin, Chairman of Relationships Ireland explained the reason for the change of name. ‘Our belief is that what matters most is the quality of the relationship not the formal status. Our new name reflects the fact that we now deal with many different types of relationships at many different stages’.
According to Yvonne Jacobson, Clinical Manager at Relationships Ireland, ‘Our new name and website are all about meeting clients’ needs and preferences. We believe it will make it simpler and easier for people to get the help they need, making it possible to address relationship issues before they become too severe’.
Speaking about the high emotional and financial cost of relationship breakdown Eugene Davy, solicitor and family law expert at Hayes Solicitors, argued that ‘the financial implications for marriage and relationship breakdown are substantial both for the individuals involved and the State. Relationships Ireland and similar agencies prevent many marriages and other relationships from breaking down and it is vital that they and other similar agencies continue to receive Government support and adequate funding’.
Concluding the event popular columnist, author and family expert John Sharry emphasised the vital importance of communication in relationships, ‘the ability to talk and connect with one another on an ongoing basis, during the good and bad times, is the life force of a happy relationship. Even in relationships under strain, as long as there is communication there is hope’
