REACH
REACH is a research group led by Professor Nickola Overall and Dr Jessica Maxwell at the University of Auckland.
Our research focuses on how emotional, attachment and relationship difficulties can be overcome to build healthy and happy relationships. We investigate how couples and families can effectively support each other and resolve conflict to enhance health and wellbeing.
We also examine how people’s relationship insecurities and negative beliefs influence the way they respond in relationships, and identify the factors that can overcome the dysfunctional patterns that can arise from relationship insecurity.
Read more about our research programs on this site, and be sure to follow us on Facebook as well. Welcome!
Latest Media
Should you consider a “sleep divorce”?
Watch Dr Jessica Maxwell here on Seven Sharp, discussing whether couples should consider implementing a "sleep divorce".
Dr Jessica Maxwell discusses Cupla on Seven Sharp
Watch Dr Jessica Maxwell below on Seven Sharp, discussing Cupla - a new couples app designed to keep the spark alive by creating "Better Time Together".
Great Sexpectations: How Your Mindset Shapes Your Love Life
Our lab lead, Dr Jessica Maxwell, chats to the BBC about how one episode of Sex and the City sparked an interest in researching how our beliefs can influence our intimate relationships.