If we’ve learned anything from the last few months it’s that showing kindness and compassion, for ourselves and others, is a huge part of what gives us our sense of wellbeing and belonging.
It seems that people have been reaching out more than ever. Modern technology means that even if you live alone, you’re never more than a click away from seeing the faces of your friends and family. And while calling relatives and old friends may have been side-lined before, it’s now a top priority and something to be cherished.
One of the greatest psychological shifts during the crisis has been towards ‘prosocial behaviour’ - more of us than ever are voluntarily checking in on neighbours, donating our time or money to support the needy, and making a more concerted effort to reach out to family and friends. From online house parties, to socially distanced chats over the garden fence, there has been a collective movement to connect with the people around us.
Maintaining this new-found sense of connection and focus on our relationships will be crucial as we move forward together.
Look after the relationships in your life, with a little help from CABA.
All of our services are free and strictly confidential. They’re available to all past and present ICAEW members, ACA students, past and present ICAEW staff and their close family.
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We know that people living alone may be feeling isolated as a result of the lockdowns put in place. If you’re aged 60 and over and feeling lonely, we can introduce you to an Age UK befriender. You can chat, swap stories and spend time on the phone each week.
Telephone friendship service is currently available in the UK only.
SUBMIT AN ONLINE ENQUIRY FORMThe people around us can get us through tough times. But those relationships take work. Strengthen your connections with the people that matter most with family and couples counselling provided by Relate.
Relationship counselling is currently available in the UK only.
SUBMIT AN ONLINE ENQUIRY FORMGood relationships, both at work and at home, are vital for our health and wellbeing. Whether you're looking to maintain a new-found sense of connection or if the past few months have highlighted relationships that need strengthening, your coach can help you reflect on your relationships, identify any problems, barriers or challenges you are facing and find ways to improve them.
You can request up to 5 personal and professional coaching sessions over the telephone or via Skype.
SUBMIT AN ONLINE ENQUIRY FORMSpeak to an experienced legal advisor about UK family law.
Living outside of the UK? Our partners at Law Express can connect you with a local legal professional in some European countries and Australia.
SUBMIT AN ONLINE ENQUIRY FORMUse these self-help tools to rebuild or maintain your relationships.
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Our free personal and professional development courses are available to past and present ICAEW members, ACA students, ICAEW staff and their close families. Following government guidance on Covid-19, we're not running our face-to-face courses until further notice, but you can always access our free courses online.
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