09 Jan
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In Sickness and in Health: Couples Fighting Cancer Together

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 […]

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09 Jan
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Talking to Your Teens About Healthy Relationships

Eighty-two percent of 18 to 30 year olds expect to be married for life. Researchers have found that the building blocks of healthy adult marriages are formed during the teenage years. Parents may be nervous about talking to their teens about relationships or marriage, but they are a critical influence in their teen’s life. When […]

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09 Jan
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Introducing Social Media as a Tool for MRE Practitioners

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 […]

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09 Jan
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Is It Ever Too Late for Marriage/Relationship Education?

Couples often struggle in their relationship for several years before reaching out for help. Sometimes the couple postpones seeking help for so long that the damage seems irreparable, leading to divorce. The reasons for delaying help vary, but the devastating end result often can be avoided—if the couple is aware of and willing to practice […]

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09 Jan
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Las caracterĂ­sticas de los facilitadores efectivos

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.

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09 Jan
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Los Efectos del Estres en tu Relacion

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 […]

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09 Jan
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Mental Health and M/RE: What’s the Connection?

The fields of mental health and marriage/relationship education (MRE) both reflect knowledge and expertise in relationships and human communications. Together, they can support a common goal: to help individuals and couples form and maintain lasting, healthy relationships. This Tip Sheet is intended to give marriage/relationship educators information and ideas to develop partnerships with providers of […]

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09 Jan
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Reconstruyendo la Confianza en Tu Matrimonio Después de una Infidelidad

Sí es posible reconstruir la confianza después de una infidelidad, aunque te llevará tiempo y esfuerzo lograrlo. Una infidelidad puede impactar un matrimonio de manera muy grave y puede ser un tiempo de crisis y angustia para una pareja. Las reacciones ante la revelación de un engaño pueden variar entre tristeza, conmoción, desesperación, enojo, ira […]

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09 Jan
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Delivering Relationship Education in the Juvenile Justice System

Why deliver relationship education in the juvenile justice system? The answer is really quite simple: many system-involved young people have not been exposed to or experienced healthy relationships. In fact, many youth in the juvenile justice system struggle with attachment due to unhealthy relationships in their family of origin. Research shows that teens’ relationship experiences […]

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09 Jan
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Tips for Facilitators – Adult Learning Styles

Adults like to be involved in their learning process by directing it themselves. A class or workshop for an adult audience can be a fantastic avenue for thoughtful questions and meaningful discussions. In order to connect with this audience, a facilitator must consider the general learning styles for individuals and possess the necessary skills to […]

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