Four of South Florida’s leading nonprofits with a long track record of service to Veterans were awarded $1 million by the Veterans Administration last week to implement “Operation Sacred Trust.” The initiative aims to provide a model of community collaboration, innovative services, and access to affordable housing to end homelessness among Veteran families.
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Study Shows Six Questions Assess Marriage Strength
June 24, 2011
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A new study found answers to six questions provides a reliable measure of relationship satisfaction.
I Am ME: Fabiola Ana Torrez, Fort Lauderdale, FL
May 2, 2011
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Fabiola Ana Torrez teaches relationship building skills to parents of special needs children in South Florida to help them face life together and give youngsters the greatest opportunity to fulfill their potential.
Southern Grits and a Real Bad Car Wreck
April 1, 2011
On a quiet Sunday morning in South Carolina, the instant of a near fatal car crash offers powerful reminders about the fragility of life, kindness of strangers, and infinite value of a loving embrace.
COUPLES: Can This Marriage Be Saved?
March 31, 2011
Marriage education was introduced as a “preventive maintenance” approach to sustaining love and strengthening families in this 1982 Washington Post article.
For Military Families, Homecoming Can Be Stressful
March 29, 2011
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For military families, reuniting after deployment may include a laundry list of challenges. A guide from the American Psychological Association suggests ten tips, warning signs, and an assessment to consider the impact of trauma.
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.
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.”
What Would You Do in an Earthquake?
March 11, 2011
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What would you do if you suddenly found yourself near the epicenter of a massive earthquake such as today’s 8.9-magnitude explosion in Japan?
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.
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.
Sex Addiction Debate Heats Up Psych Community
February 25, 2011
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Millions of Americans attend groups each year for help with sex addictions. The psychiatric community continues to debate whether the issue is one of morality or disease.
North Dakota Bill Calls for Divorce Impact Study
February 19, 2011
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A North Dakota bill that sought to delay divorces and require marriage counseling or mediation now asks for an interim state study to examine the physical, emotional and financial impact of divorces involving dependent children.
The Five Freedoms by Virginia Satir
February 18, 2011
The Five Freedoms by Virginia Satir.
Frankie Muniz Claim Typical of Domestic Abuse
February 15, 2011
Asked if he punched girlfriend Elycia Turnbow, Frankie Muniz said, “No. I love her too much.” According to the Nicole Brown Foundation, abusers often target people they say they love.
I Am ME: Randy Mewhirter, Fresno California
February 13, 2011
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Angie and Randy Mewhirter have been married for more than 35 years. Their shared passion for healthy relationships inspires their outreach and classes to young people, young adults, and parents through Relate for Life in Fresno, California.
When Someone You Care About is Sad or Depressed
February 12, 2011
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Too often we say the wrong thing when someone we love is sad, scared, angry or depressed.
Taking Aim at America’s Married and Homeless
February 7, 2011
The University of Virginia’s recent “Survey of Marital Generosity” shows the recession has brought economic hardship to half of all married Americans. Communities are responding with innovative strategies to help couples and families prevent homelessness.
PAIRS Inbox: Frequently Asked Questions
February 7, 2011
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Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about marriage education and relationship skills training from PAIRS Foundation’s Inbox.


August 4, 2011
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