Relationship Health Support for Higher Education Employees
An evidence-based, accessible program helping higher education professionals strengthen their relationships.
An evidence-based, accessible program helping higher education professionals strengthen their relationships.
Professors and instructors often juggle teaching, research, and mentoring, all while balancing their own personal lives. OurRelationship provides flexible, evidence-based support to help them manage stress, strengthen relationships, and stay engaged in their work.
From department leaders to university executives, administrators face constant demands that can lead to burnout and strain at home. OurRelationship equips them with practical tools to improve communication, reduce conflict, and maintain balance, both personally and professionally.
Support staff are the foundation of higher education, keeping campuses running smoothly every day. With OurRelationship, staff members gain confidential, accessible support that helps them build healthier connections and bring their best selves to work.
When personal relationships suffer, it impacts more than just home life; it shows up at work. Faculty and staff facing ongoing relationship stress are more likely to feel burned out, disengaged, or even consider leaving their institution. OurRelationship helps employees build healthier connections, giving them the stability they need to stay focused and committed to their roles.
The demands of higher education can take a toll on employees at every level, from professors and advisors to administrators and support staff. OurRelationship offers a confidential, evidence-based solution that empowers employees to manage stress, strengthen relationships, and improve overall well-being. Supported employees bring more energy and presence to their work.
Workplace stress and strained relationships can spread quickly, impacting morale and performance across departments. By making relationship support part of your employee wellness strategy, colleges and universities build a culture of care that fosters collaboration, reduces burnout, and strengthens campus communities.
Traditional therapy can be expensive and difficult to access, especially for busy higher education employees. OurRelationship is flexible, affordable, and proven to deliver results at scale. Many participants find they no longer need ongoing counseling, which reduces healthcare costs and ensures employees get support when they need it most.
OurRelationship brings more than a decade of federally funded research to employees in higher education. The program is built on evidence-based practices that help faculty, staff, and administrators strengthen relationships, reduce stress, and feel more balanced at work and at home.
By addressing the root causes of stress and relationship strain, OurRelationship helps colleges and universities build stronger teams, healthier workplaces, and more connected campus communities.
View the EvidenceBetter daily functioning helps employees manage workloads and stay engaged.
Decrease in anxiety symptoms reducing stress and preventing burnout across departments.
Reduced depression supports healthier employees and boosts retention.
OurRelationship is available online in English and Spanish (coming soon) and is designed to meet the needs of today’s diverse higher education workforce, including:
The program is flexible, confidential, and easy to access; fitting seamlessly into the busy schedules of higher education employees while providing help exactly when it’s needed most.
Because Employee Well-Being Matters Too.
By partnering with OurRelationship, your institution provides faculty, staff, and administrators with a proven, impactful tool for personal and professional growth. When employees feel balanced and supported, they bring more energy, focus, and commitment to the campus community.
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