One of the top therapist directories on the web, GoodTherapy.org, has named both healthymarriageinfo.org and Twoofus.org to their top 10 list of best resources on the web for 2012 related to marriage and couples counseling to help people better understand and cope with relationship issues. The criteria used to make the selection included: quality and […]
First responders (an elite group including police officers/fire fighters/paramedics) are often regarded as “heroes” who are passionate about their public service roles, and who provide invaluable and life-saving services to the community. However, along with demanding work schedules, some of the core skills that make first responders successful in their job can also create challenges […]
Does Relationship/Marriage Education Work with Participants who have Low Incomes and/or with Minority Participants? Scott Stanley discusses the usefulness and impacts of relationship education services provided to disadvantaged couples. Read more.
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Urban Institute Report The Rate of Cyber Dating Abuse among Teens and How It Relates to Other Forms of Teen Dating Violence Janine M. Zweig, Meredith Dank, Jennifer Yahner, Pamela Lachman Just over a quarter of youth in a current or recent relationship experience cyber dating abuse victimization, with girls more likely to experience abuse […]
Abstract: Child poverty is an ongoing national concern, but few are aware that its principal cause is the absence of married fathers in the home. Marriage remains America’s strongest anti-poverty weapon, yet it continues to decline. As husbands disappear from the home, poverty and welfare dependence will increase, and children and parents will suffer as […]
National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference ~ Phoenix, AZ October 31-November 4. Theme: Families and Health The following three symposia are being held on the first day of the NCFR conference, Wednesday, October 31. They grow out of the work of the Wingspread Conference on the connections between marriage, couple relationships and health sponsored […]
View this interview for a great overview of relationship education classes. Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas is offering a six week marriage enrichment course for any engaged or married couple.The course, Within Our Reach, meets every Wednesday for 6 weeks starting on January 23.
The mission of the Minnesota Couples on the Brink Project is to develop, disseminate and evaluate best practices to help couples at high risk for divorce who are uncertain whether to divorce or to try to rebuild their marriage, and to enhance the capacity of therapists, lawyers, clergy and other professionals to work effectively with […]
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