What is I Matter?

Discover how an understanding of Relationship Health can Help You to Help Yourself and Others in Many Roles and Situations


This short video is for anyone feeling unsure where to start, but sure of wanting a clearer foundation for supporting more relationship health and confidence for self and others - at home or work.

The I Matter Learning Journey is for individuals, parents, professionals and leaders who are committed to making a difference 

You can get started with I Matter Online today

👉 Start here


What we do

I Matter helps people move from confusion to clarity in everyday relationships by building practical relationship health understanding and skills.

This enables more effective responses under pressure in home, school, work, and community life.


Our Focus - building relationship health capability under pressure

We focus on helping people understand and respond to relational challenges in real-world situations, especially when stress, pressure, or complexity is present.


Where this applies

This approach is used across:

  • parenting and family life
  • education and schools
  • health and community services
  • workplace and professional relationships

How it works

We support learning and development through:

  • structured learning journeys
  • reflective, practice-based learning
  • small-step implementation in real life
  • individual, professional, and organisational pathways

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Who this is for

I Matter is designed for people in real and often overlapping roles:

  • Parents and carers supporting children or family life
  • Professionals working with children, young people, or adults
  • People managing demanding roles across work and home life
  • Leaders and organisations wanting a more relational approach to wellbeing

Everyone starts from the same foundation.

From there, you can take the learning as far as is useful for your role and situation.


How the learning works

The I Matter journey is structured but flexible.

You can move through it in three stages:

1. Learn I Matter

Build understanding of relationship health and how it shapes behaviour, stress, and communication.

2. Living I Matter

Begin applying ideas in real situations at home, at work, and in relationships.

3. Supporting Others

Develop confidence and skill over time so you can support others more effectively.

This is not a one-off course — it is a way of building capacity over time.


The Five Steps to Success

The I Matter approach brings together five simple guiding steps:

  • Acknowledge the fog
  • Become informed
  • Take care of you
  • Develop routines
  • Fine-tune skills and care

These steps help you make sense of difficult moments without losing clarity or connection.


The Community Wheel

Alongside the framework, the I Matter Community Wheel helps bridge understanding into everyday practice.

It supports reflection, shared language, and practical application across home, work, and community settings.


How people use I Matter

People use this approach in different ways depending on their needs:

  • Self-paced online learning
  • Group or supported learning
  • Coaching or applied practice
  • Organisational training and development

The core ideas stay the same — the level of depth changes.


Where to start

If this feels relevant to you, the next step is simple:

👉 Start with the Introduction

The introduction will help you explore more of the core ideas and decide how you want to engage with I Matter.


Optional next steps (supporting links)


Closing reflection

I Matter helps people make better sense of ideas they may already be familiar with.

With greater understanding, it becomes easier to respond rather than react — and to support yourself and others with more clarity, steadiness, and confidence.

WHY I MATTER?  EVERYONE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE - STARTING WITH THEIR OWN ROLE

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