This two-night course is aimed at people looking to live a contented life while not in an ongoing relationship. Those still dealing with the emotional issues in the aftermath of divorce or separation are recommended to do the Rebuilding After Separation course first. Successfully Single looks at:
- pressure to be in a couple;
- challenges facing people not in a couple;
- wrong reasons to be in a relationship;
- difference between loneliness and being alone;
- self-esteem – an important ingredient in being happily single and
- building a social network.
Participants learn positive strategies for living without a core relationship. These include
- learning to reframe – advantages of being single;
- how to make friends and extend your social circle and
- dealing with practical aspects such as holiday and finance.
This course does not suggest that living without a relationship is preferable to being in one. However, it does stress that unless you can be happy on your own, the chances of happiness in a relationship are diminished.