09 Jan
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How to Get Men to Open Up in MRE Classes

It may seem a difficult task to engage men in your marriage and relationship education (MRE) classes. While women may be more willing to talk freely about their relationships in any setting, men may need a little more coaxing. In couple-based services, there are ways to facilitate an open discussion that will help men reveal […]

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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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Retreats with Military Couples

Benefits of the military family lifestyle include stable income, housing, health insurance and built-in support systems. Military families are frequently self-reliant and resourceful. They have a keen appreciation for diversity and global communities and a commitment to a national mission. A service member’s desire to return to his or her romantic partner and/or family is […]

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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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