The National Cancer Institute estimates that approximately 11.4 million Americans with a history of cancer were alive in January 2006. Some of these individuals were cancer-free, while others still had evidence of cancer and may have been undergoing treatment. In 2010, 1.5 million individuals are expected to be diagnosed with cancer (this number excludes some […]
In the past, if someone wanted to learn more about an organization and its services, they could visit its website, go to the physical space, or ask a past participant about their experiences. Now potential attendees for marriage/relationship education (MRE) programs can do all that and more through social media – they can search for […]
Aunque un currículo sólido es importante, los facilitadores talentosos pueden hacer que un programa para matrimonios saludables tenga éxito o que fracase. Los facilitadores efectivos son aquellas personas con excelentes habilidades de presentación al público y una pasión por lo que hacen.
Frecuentemente las parejas experimentan etapas de cambio, molestias cotidianas y problemas emocionales los cuales causan estrés en sus relaciones. Todos tenemos estrés en nuestras vidas, relacionado con el trabajo o falta de trabajo, finanzas, el matrimonio, u otras relaciones familiares. El venir a vivir a otro país también puede ser estresante ya que implica navegar […]
Once your marriage/relationship education (MRE) program makes the decision to dive into social media, you might ask, “What next?” Organizations frequently have questions on how to move from pondering the value of social media to developing, executing, and monitoring an effective social media strategy. What messages resonate with fans? How often should you post? How […]
Employers are interested in a healthy, vibrant workforce that will ultimately enable their company to be successful and profitable. As a result, many larger companies offer Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) that provide assessment, support, and referrals as needed to aid their employees. EAPs can address work-related productivity issues including healthy intimate partner relationships.
Every university engages in research and teaching, but each state also has at least one university specifically charged with the mission to “reach out” to its citizens. Through the Morrill Act of 1862, states were granted federally owned land to develop a university with a federal government-mandated outreach responsibility. These “land-grant” universities were directed by […]
Been there—the excitement and gratification of feeling like you’ll really and truly make a meaningful impact into the lives of people, in a way that is felt fairly immediately. At the time when I was a state administrator, the idea of anything “marriage” was pretty new, and met with a fair bit of skepticism. What […]
Stable employment and job opportunities are important to the well-being of families. In this recession, unemployment rates are the highest they have been in two generations. Many families are struggling with economic stability. Marriage and relationship education (MRE) providers should: 1) be prepared to help clients navigate the workforce system as un/underemployment can place stress […]