The Utah Commission on Marriage recommends training for couples and individuals who would like to improve their relationships.
WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?
Engaged, newlywed or experienced couples will benefit. Discussion, led by trained leaders, will focus on factors that contribute to successful marriages.
IS MARRIAGE EDUCATION FOR COUPLES IN TROUBLE??
No. Marriage Education is not therapy, but educational classes focus on insights into more loving and growth-filled relationships. Research shows that while therapy can be extremely helpful in certain situations, much of what goes wrong in loving relationships has more to do with never having learned the skills and principles associated with successful relationships.
DOES MARRIAGE EDUCATION REALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
Yes! According to a systematic review of the impact of Marriage and Relationship Programs, programs focusing on improving communication skills and relationship satisfaction produce significant improvements in both areas. (The Urban Institute, February 2005)
Free Online Classes
"Marriage and Family Relationships"
Instructions for Accessing Free On-line Marriage Course: Follow the navigation links on the left under course contents to go to the different modules, then inside each module use the navigation at the top of the section.
"Marriage Moments" (http://www.marriagemoments.org/)
Is your marriage prepared for the challenges that come with being a new parent? Marriage Moments is a program of information and activities designed to help new parents strengthen their marriages during this time of change and stress.
"Relate/Couple Care"
Participate in a free couple education program designed to evaluate and improve your relationship, while getting paid to participate!
Most couples pay hundreds of dollars to participate in the proven programs we are offering. Instead you will be given the opportunity to receive a couple education program free and be paid to participate so that we can test how combining several approaches to improving relationships might enhance the experience for couples. Click on this link to see if you qualify for the study. http://couplestudyus.org/Portal.aspx
Community Classes
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“Smart Steps For Adults & Children In Stepfamilies”
This 6-session research-based educational curriculum is designed for remarried or partnering couples and their children. It focuses on building couple and family strengths while addressing the unique needs and issues that face couples in stepfamilies.