Open Relationships Can Be As Happy as Those in Monogamous Ones

A new study has revealed that people in open relationships are as happy as those in monogamous relationships. Read PsychCentral article here

Top tips on managing professional boundaries in social work

As with all professions, social workers are expected to uphold key boundaries to protect themselves, their clients and the organisation they work for. These boundaries are meant to ensure that relationships between social workers and clients remain professional, even when working on very personal and difficult issues.

The Science Behind Gift Giving

There’s a science to gift giving, with new research suggesting that giving an experience rather than a material item can strengthen a relationship.

The new study from Cindy Chan, an assistant professor at the University of Toronto Scarborough’s Department of Management and the Rotman School of Management, finds experiential gifts are more effective at improving relationships from the recipient’s perspective.