Mindful Ageing For Couples: Gentle Reflections And Simple Tools

Von Jan Russell

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People in long term relationships sometimes encounter new challenges as they grow older together. This course offers an introductory exploration of some of the issues that are common. It is presented by Drs Jan Russell and Graham Dexter, partners in both their professional and personal lives, utilising story, tools from evidence based psychology, and mindful practices. The style is conversational and interactive, and you will be invited to consider your own situations and explore means of supporting yourselves and each other on a journey of mindful ageing. You may want to journal some of your thoughts and actions, or you may simply want to listen, to initiate your own thought processes. In either case, the intention is for you to enjoy some gentle stimulation, learn and refresh some simple tools, and support yourselves more effectively.

Jan Russell

Faro District, Portugal

Drs Graham Dexter and Jan Russell have worked together extensively over a period of thirty years, and are both respected teachers on Insight Timer. Graham's work on Getting to Know Yourself Better, and Droplets of Wisdom, draws on a lifetime's experience in nursing, counselling, teaching and coaching. Jan is author of the Crone series on Insight...

Lektion 1

Our Changing Bodies

In this session led by Graham, you will hear some discussion and consideration of how the natural changes in our bodies can impact each person in a relationship, with consideration of what this might mean. Changes are a part of the ageing process, and they will typically involve some sense of deterioration in function. The intention of the session is to introduce what kinds of issues this raises, and some means to traverse through with positivity and support.

Lektion 2

The Dance Of Intimacy

Intimacy is seen as desirable and honourable in close relationships, acknowledging a unique bond that is special ad private. As we age, means of expressing intimacy are perhaps less available to us, as sexual function deteriorates and various bodily changes might bring mixed feelings or restrictions in physiological comfort. In this session, you will address ways to continue and create opportunities to remain intimate as closely as is right for you, and how to set up opportunities to retain the uniqueness of your particular relationship. We leave the session with some reflexive questions for you to ponder.

Lektion 3

Agreeing To Disagree: Creating Powerful Contracts With Each Other

In this session you will explore the concept of contracting with each other in a way which keeps commitment fresh and meaningful. You will hear some examples of what kind of things might be important to consider, and the session will end with a short meaningful guided practice to encourage you to create your own reviews of your relationship, identifying what is important to you, what you are grateful for, and what, if anything, you might ike to change

Lektion 4

Enabling Communication: Four Key Principles

In this final session, we look at four basic principles of effective communication. Whether through over familiarity, or through unexpected changes, it becomes more important than ever to communicate well, openly, honestly. The principles of good listening, of understanding, of taking responsibility for making ourselves known, for expressing gratitude enable us to co-author the ageing process. Enjoy.

Neueste Bewertungen

4.88

Suzanne

December 31, 2025

What a gift to listen to this wonderful short course.. thank you so very much! We will listen again❤️

Tom

July 24, 2025

Short, sweet, and on point. The course provides an outline that any person’s looking to form a partnership could benefit from.

Renee

May 29, 2024

Great course! Thank you for continuing to share your wisdom (and now, your partner!) Dr Jan. There are some great tools I will definitely share with my hubby.

Greg

May 20, 2024

Thank you so much! As a 62 year old man married to a wonder 67 year old woman, married 41 years I keep lear about what we can do to make sure that we do things right for each other! I am truly blessed and really enjoyed your sessions! If you have more on this I would like to listen!

KatieG

May 20, 2024

a lovely course, reviewing some topics with which I was familiar but also new nuggets! Having been with my partner for 45 years, it’s valuable to continue to work on our relationship, to keep growing and where possible keep it fresh…and fun ! 🙏🏼