National Healthy Marriage Resource Center
The National Healthy Marriage Resource Center (NHMRC) is a national resource and clearinghouse for information and research relating to healthy marriages. Although the bulk of the information is distributed via their web site, (Healthy Marriage Information Resource Center) hard copies of some information are available. The target populations include individuals, couples, educators, policymakers, researchers, and organizational leaders with an interest in marriage. The NHMRC is administered under a cooperative agreement with the Office of Family Assistance within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Marriage and Relationship Enhancement
New Marriage Mentoring Program:
Twelve Conversations For Building Strong Marriages
New grass-roots level marriage mentoring program. User-friendly for grants, churches, agencies, multi-cultural, or faith-based initiatives. Conversations, stories, oral tradition and wisdom from everyday couples. The program involves 12 Conversations about important marriage topics. After a simple 3-4 hour training program, mentor couples meet with younger couples once a month for twelve months in a casual setting over snacks or a meal. They share stories about marriage and what has been successful in their own relationships . . . Like double-dates with intentional conversations about marriage. Contact Dr. Ed Gray and check out the Marriage Mentoring Program
Getting the Love You Want: A Workshop for Couples
Based on Imago Relationship Therapy, this practical approach helps married and unmarried couples rediscover the joy and spiritual potential of being together and use this understanding to develop a deeper, richer relationship. Offered six times per year. For more information and workshop dates, see Rod Kochtitzky, M.Div.
Family Dynamics Institute
In addition to providing self-help resources for marriage relationships, this organization trains church leaders, counselors and lay couples to lead marriage-enrichment classes. Also provides a seminar for couples in troubled marriages. The institute will is offering Dynamic Marriage Facilitator Training, October 12-14, in Franklin. Contact Ben Vos, Ministry Consultant, Family Dynamics Institute at (615) 627-0751.
For more information, visit the Family Dynamics website.
Heartstream Journeys
Heartstream Journeys provides therapy and hosts retreats for couples seeking to deepen their mutual understanding of each other and improve the quality of their coupleship. For more information, visit Heartstream Journeys on the web or call (615) 297-4292.
Men in Families
The National Fatherhood Initiative, a source for information, programs, treands, and facts about fatherhood today.
The National Center for Fathering, a great source of information, research, and programs to support and strengthen fathers in the lives of children.
Marriage
SmartMarriages, the Coalition for Marriage, Family and Couples Education, Director Dianne Sollee. A comprehensive resource for marriage education. Register to receive regular notification of resources and events, including the annual SmartMarriages Conference. A "must" for anyone interested in marriage and relationship education.
Association for Marriage and Family Ministry
This fast-growing organization is for those interested or involved in family ministry. Check out their annual conference, where training is offered in numerous marriage and family strengthening programs. Membership into the organization also offers numerous benefits and resources. Investigate more at AMFM .
Healthy Sexuality
Why kNOw Abstinence Education
Information for parents and teens to promote healthy decision making among teens related to their sexuality.
