Candidates for Good Friday Five

1. Parental conflict damages children's mental health and life chances

http://www.sussex.ac.uk/newsandevents/index?id=34955




2.The Four Keys to Well-Being

 Richard J. Davidson 

http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/the_four_keys_to_well_being?




3.   20TH NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

http://www.2016nccan.com/  (call for abstracts/reviewers)

and/or https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/preventionmonth/?  (April)








4. Boomers Face A 'Divorce Revolution,' But Some Can Learn From Happy Couples
Baby boomer marriage is in such crisis that researchers call it the Gray Divorce Revolution. Author Barbara Bradley Hagerty talks about why so many ...

​OR​
First Things First: Considering divorce doesn't always lead to one




http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/life/entertainment/story/2016/mar/20/first-things-first-considering-divorce-doesnt/355840/







5. The Human Cost of Welfare: How the System Hurts the People It’s Supposed to Help

March 28, 2016
12:00PM to 1:30PM









6. http://servicetocivilian.ua.edu/family-and-children.html






7. Filial Family Therapy (new on NREPP--The National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices) 

http://nrepp.samhsa.gov/ProgramProfile.aspx?id=80




8. MARRIAGE: HEALTH CARE’S BEST KEPT SECRET

Dr. Terry Neese

https://www.conservativereview.com/commentary/2016/03/marriage-health-cares-best-kept-secret




9. Mom's marriage --- and mine


Chris Gersten


​http://jewishworldreview.com/0316/gersten032116.php3​







10. Low marriage rate has high S.C. costs


 STEVE BAILEY


http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20160320/PC1002/160329947&source=RSS



Thanks Anna.  Happy Easter!

Bill

Fwd: Relationship Enhancement Therapy Workshop - May 13-15, 2016


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Subject: Relationship Enhancement Therapy Workshop - May 13-15, 2016
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Relationship Enhancement® Therapy with Couples and Families

May 13-55, 2016

Workshop Leader: Rob Scuka, Ph.D., Member of NIRE's Training Faculty

Rob is the author of Relationship Enhancement Therapy: Healing Through Deep Empathy and Intimate Dialogue. and numerous articles on RE and other topics.

Location: Topaz, House, 4400 East-West Highway, #24, Bethesda, MD 20814

Workshop Description: The purpose of this three-day skills training workshop is to provide participants a comprehensive introduction to the theory and methodology underlying the RE model and to teach participants how  to conduct RE Therapy with couples and families, beginning with the intake interview and proceeding through all the phases of RE therapy.

Intensive Supervised Skills Practice: The workshop emphasizes the building of participants' therapeutic skills through a process that combines lecture, video, role-play demonstrations, and intensively supervised skill practice. The number of participants is limited in order to ensure frequent individual supervision when participants break into triads to practice the previously-demonstrated skills.

Workshop Objectives: Participants will learn:

  • How to structure an intake interview so as to minimize in-session conflict and maximize commitment to positive therapeutic engagement
  • How to teach clients the ten RE skills
  • How to structure Conflict Management Skill as a contract between couples
  • How to coach couples' dialogues effectively
  • How to use the Identification Mode of empathy to help couples deepen their dialogues
  • How to use special RE therapy techniques such as Becoming and Troubleshooting
  • How to combine individual therapy of family members with RE couple and family therapy
  • How to overcome power imbalances among family members

Continuing Education: Upon completion, participants receive 20 CE credits for completing this workshop.

IDEALS/NIRE is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. IDEALS maintains responsibility for the program and its content.
IDEALS/NIRE has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5560. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. IDEALS/NIRE is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
IDEALS/NIRE is approved by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners to offer Category I continuing education programs for social workers. IDEALS/NIRE maintains responsibility for the program and adhering to the appropriate guidelines required by the respective organizations.

Number of participants strictly limited to assure ample individual supervision.

Fee: $375 (includes RE Therapist Manual).

Cancellation Policy: Full refund (minus a $25 cancellation fee) is available up to one week prior to the beginning of the workshop. Thereafter, no refund is permitted, but the money paid can be applied to a future workshop offering.

For further information, or to register, please call NIRE at 301-680-8977.

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Candidates for Friday Five

1. Fathers speak up about sticking around

Lex Talamo

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/life/2016/03/16/fathers-speak-up-sticking-around/81102162/





2. The deadline to apply for the 2016 Fragile Families Summer Data Workshop has been extended to March 20th. There is still time to submit an application. Visit http://www.ffworkshop.columbia.edu/ for more information.



OR 

http://www.recsconference.net/register.htm

http://www.recsconference.net/agenda.htm





3. #PAA2016 Program is Now Available

 https://paa.confex.com/paa/2016/meetingapp.cgi/Symposium/11






4. A QUARTER CENTURY CHANGE IN NONMARITAL BIRTHS: DIFFERENCES BY EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

http://www.bgsu.edu/ncfmr/resources/data/family-profiles/lamidi-nonmarital-births-educational-attainment-fp-16-05.html





5. Marrying Age
http://flowingdata.com/2016/03/03/marrying-age/





6. Social programs help combat war on poverty

Wayne Baker

http://www.journal-news.com/news/news/local/social-programs-help-combat-war-on-poverty/nqmFT/







7. 
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/resource/the-administration-for-children-families-common-framework-for-research-and-evaluation







8. If You Set High Expectations For Your Marriage, Is It Doomed?

http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/03/16/470674851/if-you-set-high-standards-for-your-marriage-is-it-doomed





9. Marriage Patterns Explain Some Of The Rise In American Inequality

Tim Worstall

http://www.forbes.com/sites/timworstall/2016/03/16/marriage-patterns-explain-some-of-the-rise-in-american-inequality/#7772a70c20d2





10. 
 ​
Where Social Change Happens One Life at a Time

http://www.theatlantic.com/sponsored/allstate/where-social-change-happens-one-life-at-a-time/583/?utm_source=TL





11. Americans think divorce is less acceptable than they did a decade ago

Sarah Kliff and Soo Oh 

http://www.vox.com/2016/3/17/11250888/divorce-public-opinion-united-states







THANKS Anna.


Fwd: The new PREP 8.0 – new videos, modular units and more

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Fwd: Faith and Family Findings

 
 
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Date: Mar 11, 2016 11:08:58 AM
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Dear Friends,

Research from around the world repeatedly shows that strong marriages are integral to a well-functioning society. This week’s highlights reiterate the financial and health benefits of married families. You can make a difference in strengthening marriages by promoting “Marriage Education Programs.” Check out our featured Marripedia entry to learn about this effective antidote to family brokenness.

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Effectiveness of Marriage Education Programs


Dozens of studies have shown that marriage education programs help teach couples communication skills, reduce strife, and minimize future break-up. Read more on Marripedia!



RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS


Single Mothers & Extended Family Support


A report commissioned by PEW Charitable Trusts indicates that single mothers are more likely to rely financially on their social networks, and are more likely to worry about paying for their child’s expenses. Learn more about single mothers on Marripedia.



Hispanic Children in Need

Elizabeth Wildsmith, Director of the National Research Center on Hispanic Children & Families, and colleagues show that Hispanic children in non-intact families are more likely to be in deeper poverty than those in intact families. Read more about the state of the Hispanic family on Marripedia.


Marriage & Cancer Survival

Lori DuBenske, a cancer psychologist at the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, explains why married cancer patients are 20 percent less likely to die from the diseases than their unmarried counterparts. Check out other health benefits of marriage on Marripedia.





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Candidates for Friday Five

1. Being a World Class Grandparent
Chris Gersten

http://www.jewishworldreview.com/0316/gersten030816.php3#gyEKAmIrmeC9W7lW.01



OR

The Next Fifty Years of Marriage
Chris Gersten

http://divorcereform.us/the-next-fifty-years-of-marriage/






2. 7 Marriage Lessons From the Reagans

Dave Willis

http://time.com/4253249/marriage-lessons-reagans/



OR http://www.abqjournal.com/736514/opinion/strong-marriage-changed-history.html






3. 

Six Ways to Help People Change


 Art Markman 


http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/six_ways_to_help_people_change?





4. Breaking the cycle of absentee fathers


Laura Klairmont


http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/03/us/cnn-heroes-sheldon-smith-fatherhood-dovetail-project/index.html






5. Till debt us do part
http://www.economist.com/news/business-and-finance/21694473-firms-who-lend-people-seeking-end-marriage-are-attracting-interest-inside






6. Parenting classes to teach patrons nurturing, confidence

Brooke Leonard

http://www.camplejeuneglobe.com/carolina_living/parenting-classes-to-teach-patrons-nurturing-confidence/article_68596cf0-e082-11e5-a728-2b17e69402ff.html





7. Learning about DFS's Work this Year---Annual Report
What were the major research investments of our Division of Family Strengthening in 2015? Explore their annual reportto learn more about their work in six areas: supporting fatherhood, strengthening relationships, nurturing children through families, supporting positive youth development and reducing teen pregnancy, preventing family violence, and cross-cutting research.

http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/resource/family-strengthening-research-fy-2015






8.Attachment Theory Offers This Advice On How To Raise Children Who Aren't Cruel

http://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2016/03/09/attachment-theory-offers-this-advice-on-how-to-raise-children-who-arent-cruel/#4db0963855cb






9. 
Infants and Toddlers
Early school readiness
Birth through age three is a complex but vitally important period of growth. A new report summarizes research about development during this period, highlighting areas that are foundational for later school success. The report, issued by the HHS Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation, was coauthored by university-based researchers and researchers at Child Trends, all of whom are members of the Network of Infant/Toddler Researchers (NITR).
READ MORE

or use http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/resource/developmental-foundations-of-school-readiness-for-infants-and-toddlers-a-research-to-practice-report




10. How To Keep Money From Messing Up Your Marriage



http://www.npr.org/2016/03/08/469239033/how-to-keep-money-from-messing-up-your-marriage





11. Baumgardner: Taking steps to build a strong marriage

Julie Baumgardner

http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/life/entertainment/story/2016/mar/06/taking-steps-build-strong-marriage/353283/



Thanks Anna!

Fwd: Blog update


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Date: Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 5:03 AM
Subject: Blog update
To: billcoffin68@gmail.com
Awesome Marriage

Remaining Faithful Part 2 - Infidelity

Last Monday, I gave you some incredible statistics concerning infidelity in the United States.  (If you missed it, check out Monday's blog post.) Infidelity is a huge problem.  Over the years, as a counselor, I have helped couples deal with infidelity.  I did not see it a lot but often enough to be concerned about the issue.  Today, I am almost surprised if a couple comes in for counseling and they are not dealing with infidelity at some level.  In 2011, of all the couples that I saw for counseling, at least 60% came because of infidelity. Five years ago, it was probably 10% and of these couples, 99% of the time, the infidelity was on the part of the husband.  Last year, it was probably 60% the husband and 40% the wife. (I have not run exact stats on my figures but this is a good faith guess.  Besides my mind is a steel trap.)

Why is there so much infidelity?  I know it has been with us since Biblical times (see King David in the Old Testament), but it seems to be more rampant today.  I truly believe it is a product of our culture and the enemy is attacking marriages like never before.

Today, it is very easy to connect with another person.  We have Facebook, cell phones, and email. There are more women in the workforce and therefore more opportunities for contact with other men.  We think nothing of having lunch with a coworker or business associate of the opposite sex.  Yet, sitting across the table from someone and eating and having conversation can be one of the most intimate things that we do.  That is how I fell in love with Nancy!

I also think what we see and hear in the media has affected us.  The Television and the movies are full of stories about affairs and the people turn out 'happier' with their new partner. Pornography is presented as something normal and that it never causes problems in relationships.  We have been desensitized, step by step, over the past few years. We have been presented a distorted picture and fallen for it big time.

Infidelity is killing us one marriage at a time.

Dr. Kim



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Fwd: Brand new video podcast for parents!


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Children can often spend a lot of time online, and it can be a great way for them to socialise, explore and have fun. But as with most things, the Internet has both positive and negative aspects, and therefore it can be a source of concern for many parents and carers. One question, for example, is how much onscreen time we should we allow our children to have.

Help is a click away in our next episode: ‘Screen time – learning on the job!’

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Fwd: RE-SEND: Upcoming Child-Centered Play Therapy Workshop - April15-16, 2016


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Subject: RE-SEND: Upcoming Child-Centered Play Therapy Workshop - April15-16, 2016
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Please forward this announcement to colleagues and any list serves you may be on.

Child-Centered Play Therapy Workshop

April 15-16, 2016

Workshop Leader: William Nordling, Ph.D., Member of NIRE's Training Faculty

Location: Bethesda, MD.

Workshop Description: The purpose of this two-day skills training workshop is to provide participants a comprehensive introduction to the Child-Centered Play Therapy Model and to teach participants the principles and techniques for conducting all aspects of Child-Centered Play Therapy with children, from intake through termination.

Intensive Supervised Skills Practice: The workshop emphasizes the building of participants' therapeutic skills through a process that combines lecture, demonstration and supervised practice via participant role-plays and mock play sessions. The number of participants is limited in order to ensure frequent individual supervision when participants practice aspects of the child-centered play therapy process.

Workshop Objectives: Participants will learn how to:

  • Identify the parameters for the appropriate use of play therapy
  • Quickly establish rapport and a strong therapeutic relationship with the child and create the recommended therapeutic atmosphere
  • Facilitate the child's mastery of thoughts and feelings to help eliminate immature and symptomatic behaviors
  • Set and enforce limits in an effective and therapeutic way
  • Identify the major stages of play therapy and accompanying themes
  • Communicate to parents about play therapy and their child's progress and help them and the child terminate therapy

Continuing Education: Upon completion, participants receive 13 CE credits for completing this workshop.

IDEALS/NIRE is approved by the Association for Play Therapy to offer continuing education programs specific to play therapy.  APT Preferred Provider 95-009.
IDEALS/NIRE is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  IDEALS maintains responsibility for the program and its content.
IDEALS/NIRE has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5560. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. IDEALS/NIRE is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
IDEALS/NIRE is approved by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners to offer Category I continuing education programs for social workers.
IDEALS/NIRE maintains responsibility for the program and adhering to the appropriate guidelines required by the respective organizations.

Fee: $265 (includes packet of materials)

For further information, please visit our website at www.nire.org.

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Fwd: [New post] God's Google Map of Your Life

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Benjamin LaBadie posted: "Our first principle and foundation is to serve and delight in God. St. Ignatius of Loyola emphasizes this point in the beginning of his Spiritual Exercises in order that participants may know how uniquely God created them with their personality, talents, "
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God’s Google Map of Your Life

by Benjamin LaBadie

Google Maps EarthOur first principle and foundation is to serve and delight in God. St. Ignatius of Loyola emphasizes this point in the beginning of his Spiritual Exercises in order that participants may know how uniquely God created them with their personality, talents, and desires. Once this understanding is savored, Ignatius asks us to reflect on our sin. This reflection is not meant to condemn, but to motivate change. For once we acknowledge how we have not served and delighted as we were created to do, God's grace gives us the strength and joy to do so. In the spirit of these Exercises, let us take time to reflect on our current situation in life so that we may behold God’s loving gaze and mercy.

Mercy is why God became incarnate. Jesus entered into our history and shared our condition so that he can show us his faithful love despite our sins and struggles. God wants to be in kinship with us. As Father Greg Boyle emphasizes, God holds up a mirror to us and tells us that the person you see is exactly who God had in mind when God made you. You are meant to live in this specific time and place. God's love and mercy is revealed to you in your apartment, your commute, your neighbors, your grocery store, your friends, your parish, and your family. Just as Jesus entered a particular time and place, so are you called that you might serve and delight in God and neighbor.

Take time to reflect on how God's mercy has mapped your life within the world. In other words, Google Map your life with a little Ignatian imagination.

  1. Go to Google Maps, and in the bottom lefthand corner click the square that says “Earth.” Then in the right hand corner where you see a “minus” sign, keep clicking the minus sign until you zoom out as far as possible. Ponder the beauty of Earth, the sun, and the stars. What do you imagine that God finds beautiful and good? Feel free to rotate the earth and view it from all 360 degrees.
  2. Then click the “plus” sign once. Rotate the earth but stop and take a look at different regions and imagine the lives of various people in different regions. What joys do you imagine? What suffering? What is God directing you to see?
  3. In the upper left hand corner where the white rectangle says “Search Google Maps,” type in Israel and hit enter. Look at the land where Jesus became incarnate. Imagine him growing up in this area and what his life must have been like. Ponder how specific God’s love is and how he chooses particular locations and people to do God’s will. Feel free to zoom in and out in any other part of the world.
  4. In the upper left hand corner, type your home address, work address, parish address, or city. Ponder how God views your life in this location. How is God proud of you? Is God asking you to change in any way? Is God calling you to something new?

Carry this reflection in your heart and savor the joy and guidance you receive. Come back to the emotions you experience in this prayer—God is speaking to you through them. And know that you are part of God’s tangible salvation in the nitty-gritty of everyday life.

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