Overcoming the Obstacles of Rupture and Repair: Why is it important?

All relationships endure times when there is a breakdown in the relationship, and overcoming these breakdowns is important to learn how to have healthy relationships. In this MyST training session, we will be looking at why rupture and repair is important, how we are affected by ruptures and the ways that we respond, and how to repair these breakdowns in order to support young people develop healthy relational skills for life.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand what is a ‘rupture’ and what is a ‘repair’.
• Consider the impact rupture and repair has upon us.

Discuss what gets in the way of repairing relationships and how to

• overcome these barriers.
• Explore what makes a repair successful and the impact this has upon both parties.