This Manual draws from previously developed resources created by the NHMRC as well as incorporating tools and strategies suggested by those working in the MRE field. The NHMRC was designed as a clearinghouse to advance the field of MRE. Funded by the federal Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families Office […]
Policymakers are thinking about relationship education as part of their teen pregnancy prevention strategies. For example, in March 2010, health reform legislation recognized relationship education as part of the pregnancy prevention programs. Similarly, the federal State Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) includes relationship education as one the “adulthood preparation subjects” that are allowable through that […]
This is a workbook focused on character self-assessment and observing character strengths and challenges in a relationship partner. The book includes detailed guides to understanding 58 character qualities—how to practice them, what it looks like when they need to be strengthened, and what it looks like to misuse them and cause harm. Susanne M. Alexander […]
This is a book about taking a fact-based and spirit-guided integrated approach to responding as a patient and as a caregiver to a diagnosis of a serious disease such as cancer. Includes character and marriage-strengthening encouragement. Susanne M. Alexander facilitates workshops on the topic of Empowered Healing for patients, caregivers, and medical personnel. For more […]
Modules are for couple self-study or facilitator-assisted and address topics such as: Strengthening Your Marriage Bond, Passionate and Spiritual Sex, Making Time and Service Choices, Partnership Decision Making, and Assessing Expectations and Meeting Needs. Susanne M. Alexander facilitates coaching and workshops on the topics included in the modules for married and engaged couples. For more […]
Developed and researched by Mark Feinberg, Ph.D., Family Foundations is the result of years of his work as a clinical psychologist, family therapist, and prevention scientist at Penn State University. Many colleagues, professionals, and families contributed to the development and testing of Family Foundations. We appreciate all of their support. NIH provided funding for the […]
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 […]
Just over a quarter of youth in a current or recent relationship experience cyber dating abuse victimization, with girls more likely to experience abuse than boys. Victims of sexually-oriented cyber abuse are seven times more likely to experience sexual coercion. These and other findings from a survey of 5,647 youth in three northeastern states shed […]
Till Death do us part: Contexts and Implications of Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage across Adulthood June 2012 Webinar by the Society for the Study of Human Development The marital tie represents one of the most influential and prevalent relationships in adulthood, with enormous implications for well-being. Better quality marriages are associated with fewer psychological and […]
Money Habitudes® is a fun, game-like toolkit in the form of a deck of cards. The simple but effective activity is used as a financial conversation starter and a money personality test. It can be employed as an ice breaker, a stand-alone class or a module that is part of other relationship and/or financial programs. […]