Relationship Research with Prof Gery Karantzas

<p>Dr. Gery Karantzas, is an Associate Professor and Director of the Science of Adult Relationships (SoAR) Laboratory at Deakin University and is one of Australia’s leading relationships experts. Prof Gery has edited and authored over 100 publications including a handbook and co-authored text on relationships. Gery writes for the Conversation and Psychology Today, and is regularly contacted by the media to discuss all matters on relationships. He is also the founder of Relationship Science Online, a website that curates and delivers the science of relationships to target the needs of relationship counsellors and the general public.</p> <p>In this conversation we explore the impact of COVID and lockdowns on couples and the Vulnerability, Stress Adaptation Model of relationships. We also discuss some of the most common types of conflict patterns experienced couples and how to improve the ways in which couples fight so that they deal with conflict in more constructive ways. Prof Gery offers lots of roleplay style scenarios and gives great insights into some things to say, different ways to approach difficult conversations as well as pointing listeners to some great resources.</p> <p>You can find Dr. Gery as well as much of his writing for the Conversation, Psychology Today and helpful insights on relationships at <a href='http://www.relationshipscienceonline.com/'>www.relationshipscienceonline.com</a></p> <p>To find out more about the Science of Adult Relationships (SoAR) Laboratory at Deakin University, go to: <a href='http://www.scienceofadultrelationships.org/'>www.scienceofadultrelationships.org</a></p> <p>The article that Ruan and Dr. Gery refer to:</p> <p><a href='https://theconversation.com/love-lockdown-the-pandemic-has-put-pressure-on-many-relationships-but-heres-how-to-tell-if-yours-will-survive-135824'>https://theconversation.com/love-lockdown-the-pandemic-has-put-pressure-on-many-relationships-but-heres-how-to-tell-if-yours-will-survive-135824</a></p> <p>Dr. Gery referred to the work by Professor A