Relational Harmony
Encouraging mutual understanding and a shared mission
Conflicting perspectives on money can often cause tension between spouses and family generations. Strained relationships can quickly turn wealth, which should be a blessing, into a source of stress.
Through our relational approach, OneAscent helps to encourage both recognition of other perspectives and understanding between loved ones so they can begin planning, investing, and giving in a shared direction.
Through our relational approach, OneAscent helps to encourage both recognition of other perspectives and understanding between loved ones so they can begin planning, investing, and giving in a shared direction.
Recognizing areas for greater alignment
According to a study by the American Psychological Association (APA), money is consistently ranked as a leading cause of stress in marriages*. We also regularly see the toll it can take on families when perspectives differ between stewards and their adult children.
The Values-Aligned Journey helps to build bridges by identifying each individual’s perspectives, accepting that no single viewpoint fully captures the truth, listening to understand, and identifying common ground.
As they seek relational harmony, couples and families grow toward values they prioritize together.
*Source info: Title: Stress in America™: Paying with Our Health
Organization: American Psychological Association (APA)
Year: 2014
Methodology: Conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of APA among 3,068 adults in August 2014
Organization: American Psychological Association (APA)
Year: 2014
Methodology: Conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of APA among 3,068 adults in August 2014
Balancing principles with perspectives
The Values-Aligned Journey surfaces financial principles that matter to both spouses or multiple family members; these can often be held in common even when opinions and perspectives differ.
An example of a principle is the importance of diversification. Stewards can accept this principle even if they have varying risk tolerances or beliefs about saving versus spending.
We help families to discuss opportunities to balance their perspectives with principles that can guide harmonious planning even while they grow in deeper understanding.
Fostering unity in purpose and action
If you are ready to unite the ones you love most around what matters most, then it’s time to start your journey.