Rachel Rubel, a Licensed Clinical Psychiatric Social Worker in Highland Park, Florida, said using the Daily Temperature Reading regularly created the foundation for her happy marriage.
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I Am ME: Bree Kuykindall, Memphis, Tennessee
April 11, 2011
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Through the Fatherhood Program at the Shelby County Correction Center, Bree Kuykindall helps couples separated by incarceration discover that communication is key to healthy relationships and a building block to prevent recidivism.
Leveling with Toddlers Communicates, “You Matter”
April 9, 2011
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Positive, affirming interactions with toddlers and children in a natural “leveling position” promote safety, connection, and reinforce enduring messages that they are valued and loved.
Should I Make-Up or Break-Up?
April 6, 2011
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Should you make-up or break-up? PAIRS CEO Seth Eisenberg shares some of the typical statements he hears from people on the brink of divorce along with answers from the trenches of marriage education.
I Am ME: VA Chaplain Ed Waldrop is Changing Lives
April 4, 2011
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Chaplain Ed Waldrop is changing lives for military and veteran families through his service at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center. He delivers retreats as part of the partnership that was recognized as “Best Practice in Marriage Enrichment” by the Veterans Administration.
YMCA Bets Happier Teams Scores Big with Members
April 3, 2011
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With budgets tighter than ever, YMCA executives are betting happier employees who understand emotions in themselves and others will be more satisfied with their jobs and better able to exceed customer expectations.
Classrooms Connect with Hop, Skype and a Jump
April 2, 2011
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Students are learning to hop, Skype, and jump in classrooms across the globe. “Skype in the Classroom” was rolled out this week to help teachers and students connect, support and inspire each other from distant locations.
Are You Hearing Everything But Each Other?
March 27, 2011
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Is technology helping couples and families hear everything but each other? An exercise from a leading relationship and marriage education program helps make it safe to confide emotions.
Helping Children Talk About Traumatic Events
March 23, 2011
Millions of children have watched horrific events that have now claimed nearly 20,000 lives in Japan. A popular marriage education exercise helps parents make it safe for young people to confide feelings that could otherwise remain bottled up.
Help Wanted: How to Stand Out from the Crowd
March 22, 2011
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With hundreds of people responding to an entry-level job opening, how can you give yourself the best chance of standing out from the competition?
Marriage Education Trending Among Florida Singles
March 20, 2011
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More and more singles are realizing that successful relationships begin with becoming the right person even before finding the right person. Greater numbers of singles are turning out for marriage education classes in South Florida.
I Am ME: Sanford Rosenthal, Fort Lauderdale, FL
March 14, 2011
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Sanford Rosenthal has faced a lot of curve balls in his life. Teaching relationship and marriage education classes helped him discover more about his own wisdom and help others find theirs.
Strengthening Supports for National Guard Families
March 12, 2011
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A groundbreaking effort to convene many of the best minds on the subject of the intimate relationships of National Guard service members and their families focused on the importance of relationship and marriage education in identifying and effectively dealing with the stress of multiple deployments for the “citizen Soldier.”
I Am ME: Gary Jones, Lincoln, Nebraska
March 7, 2011
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Gary Jones says it’s a huge challenge for couples to have a healthy marriage when they have never seen a healthy marriage. Together with his wife of 43 years, Gary Jones leads a marriage ministry in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Who Do I Have the Pleasure of Meeting?
March 6, 2011
Discovering the unique parts of self in each of us and others offers the opportunity for new understandings, connection, and healing. Leading relationship and marriage education programs help people recognize parts that may sabotaging dreams and relationships. An exercise developed by Virginia Satir can help prevent a mutiny.
A Message of Compassion Echoes Across the World
March 4, 2011
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Narayanan Krishnan gave up a lucrative career as a chef to feed the homeless. His message and example of human compassion echoes throughout the world.
More Singles are Showing Up for Marriage Education
March 3, 2011
Greater numbers of singles are turning up at marriage education and relationship skills classes. A new study explains why and reveals potential cost saving benefits for state and federal policy-makers.
Five Steps for Building a Connected Community
March 2, 2011
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The Daily Temperature Reading helps teams stay motivated and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction. Communities for formerly homeless adults are using the Daily Temperature Reading to strengthen relationships among neighbors.
Coast Guard Chaplains Explore Soul of Leadership
March 1, 2011
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Coast Guard chaplains from around the country are meeting in Tampa this week to consider the “Soul of Leadership.” PAIRS CEO Seth Eisenberg spoke to the group about the impact of evidence-based marriage education and relationship skills training.
I Am ME: Rebecca Denslow, Charleston, SC
February 28, 2011
Rebecca “Becky” Denslow, LCSW, has been helping couples and families in her hometown of Charleston, South Carolina for 30 years. She began teaching relationship and marriage education after realizing that most couples in emotional pain lacked fundamental skills for making a relationship work.


April 18, 2011
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