You are part of a family, with parents, maybe siblings, and extended family. You might be a parent with your own children or caring for
someone else’s children. You might have a partner and in-laws. You either have friends or want them. You also need to get along with the
people where you work and any strangers you encounter along the way. But first and foremost, you have a relationship with yourself.
Wherever you are in the world and in whatever relationships you have, you want them to be healthy and effective or they’ll just drag drama to your doorstep. Relationship Toolshop® is here to support you in that goal. We partner with a wide variety of qualified professionals who have expertise in certain relationships or relationship issues. They curate the most current, relevant, research-informed information into articles, resources, and programs that you can access anytime, anywhere. Some are offered live, both locally in person and online, and some offer group or private coaching, to support you in applying what you learn to your individual needs.
Programs and resources that carry the Toolshop® brand teach part or all of the unique “Universal Blueprint® for Relationship Success System.” This simple step-by-step formula allows you to prevent common problems and plan helpful responses to challenges that arise. Once you know the system, it takes just a matter of seconds to know what’s happening, why it’s happening, and exactly what to say or do that is specific to that situation, with that person, at that moment, to get the best outcome.
Children are humans yet individuals, and their families are diverse.
We have a relationship with ourselves, which we bring and show up as in our relationships with other adults
Anyone who works with families and individuals in families needs to know current, evidence-based practices
Each person has many relationship types and issues, so we partner with experts to co-create new programs.
If you are a parent or work with children or parents, check out our Parents Toolshop® programs and resources.
If you want to improve relationships with other adults, at work or home, personal or professional, check out our Relationship Toolshop® programs and resources
If you are a family service professional who works with parents, check out our professional development programs and resources
If you are a family life coach and/or educator or would like to become certified as a Toolshop® coach or trainer, check out the collaborative opportunities we offer.
Virtual courses and resources for improving ADULT relationships
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