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Marriage Education

Marriage and relationship education is a lot like car maintenance. It is better to take a car in for routine check–ups to make sure all of the systems are working than to wait until it breaks down. The more you invest in caring for your car while it's running well, the less likely you are to have serious problems. The same is true for marriage education. If you regularly invest in your relationship while it is working well, it is less likely to break down.

  • What is Marriage Education?: This section includes information on understanding what a marriage education is and common elements of a quality marriage education program.

  • Why Marriage Education Matters: This section includes information on the benefits of marriage education programs.

  • Adapting Programs for Diverse Populations: This section includes information on adapting programs and curriculum for varied racial, ethnic, cultural and demographic groups.

  • Finding a Marriage Education Program: This section includes information on how to select a quality marriage education program that will best suit you.

  • Becoming a Marriage Educator: This section of the website includes resources and information on what is involved with becoming a marriage educator, including a toolkit and keys to a successful program.

 


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