Relationship interventions

Who is suitable for a relationship intervention?

Children and young adults from the age of 5 up until the age of 25 may find benefits from a relationship intervention at HSR Psychology.

Children and young adults who show some of the following behaviour could be suitable candidates for relationship intervention: 

• Struggle to make friends
• Have difficulties recognising social cues
• Struggle to trust others
• Have difficulties seeing a situation from another person’s perspective
• Struggle with setbacks in relationships e.g an argument
• Find it difficult to form intimate relationships
• Do not have consistent friendsStruggle to maintain friendships
• Often argue with friends, romantic other and/or family members

If you believe relationship intervention could have benefits for yourself or people in your life then contact us in order to find out more information.

What are the benefits of a relationship intervention?

Relationship interventionscan have a number of potential benefits, such as:

• Increased confidence in socialising
• An understanding of different types of relationships
• Strategies for increasing trust in relationships
• An understanding of the boundaries in different relationships
• Increased happiness in relationships
• The ability to see from another person's perspective
• Being able to communicate thoughts and feelings to others
• Handling obstacles in a relationship e.g an argument

Following a relationship intervention we will suggest a number of different strategies for supporting the young person further. Our recommendations are useful for aiding the individual in forming healthy relationships.

What happens prior to a relationship intervention?

Relationship interventionscan be suggested after an initial discussion, our process for an initial intervention can be read about further below.

What happens during a relationship intervention?

During a relationship intervention, the HSR Psychology professional will often teach the individual effective techniques for improving their trust, empathy, resilience, communication and happiness in relationships. The child or young person will also learn about how to handle common obstacles e.g. arguments in relationships. The individual may also learn how to recognise social cues in order to form healthy relationships. The HSR Psychology professional will give encouragement to the individual to see various situations from different perspectives and understand how to approach these situations. Relationship interventions can be provided for an individual or a group of two or more people. 

What happens after a relationship intervention?

After a relationship intervention the young adult or child will be able to implement a number of predetermined plans worked on during the intervention for building close relationships. Following a relationship intervention we may suggest a number of follow up sessions, if is believed these are required. Outcomes from a relationship intervention can either be provided through a written report if requested or a single feedback session. As part of the interventions we will support you through the entire process including the offer to receive support post-intervention.

Does a relationship intervention come with a report?

Reasons for requesting a relationship intervention vary. As such a written report may not be needed. In this case, feedback will be provided to you verbally along with a short summary.We do however recommend a report after intervention has concluded. A report encumpasses everything that took place during the intervention along with the impact of this. There is also a section detailing recommendations for the future. This report can have several different applications, such as: school use, personal use, to support an application for things such as funding, or evidence for a number of different reasons.If you would like to Read more about our reports then more information can be found on our website.