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Love languages: Relationship skills program brings couples closer
A couple who completed the Elevate program shares how their relationship benefited, so much so that they are now helping couples in their community take their relationship to the next level.
Free relationship education program reconnects couples
Seven couples engaged in an activity about maintaining strong connections in an Elevate class last month. Elevate is an eight-week program focused on reconnecting couples.
The secret ingredient in romance: Gratitude
Flowers, chocolates, and candlelit dinners are sweet. But for relationships that last, expressions of gratitude are a vital component.
ELEVATE program strengthens relationships across Georgia
Even after 14 years of marriage, there's always new opportunities to improve according to Kiara and Rashad Baker. After a recommendation from a friend, the Bakers decided to attend the ELEVATE workshop in Clayton County to find new ways to communicate and connect.
UGA program helping Georgia couples reach new heights
Seven couples engaged in an activity about maintaining strong connections in an Elevate class last month. Elevate is an eight-week program focused on reconnecting couples.
Better than chocolate? Free couples workshops help relationships thrive
A 12-hour workshop may not sound like the most romantic gift for Valentine’s Day, but hundreds of Georgia couples testify to the benefits of free relationship education offered by the University of Georgia.
UGA relationship education program helping military couples thrive
Elevate workshops are delivered by trained facilitators to couples in committed relationships, whether married or unmarried. In-person workshops are available in 12 counties, most of them located near military bases across the state.
UGA offering free gift cards for participants in relationship enrichment program
ATHENS, Ga. — The University of Georgia is offering free help and gift cards for couples who take part in their relationship enrichment program.
UGA receives $6.2 million grant to provide relationship, financial training
A team of University of Georgia faculty in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences aims to provide Georgia couples with healthy relationship skills and financial guidance with the help of a five-year, $6.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
New financial literacy program aims to bolster families
Discovering Money Solutions provides financial planning and financial decision-making assistance to parents who completed a relationship enrichment program as part of Project F.R.E.E.
Retreat helps foster caregivers improve relationships
The HMRE project held it's first weekend retreat for foster caregivers couples at Lake Lanier on August 19-20.
HMRE project referenced in 2016 State of the University address
President Jere Morehead highlighted the HMRE project as an example of UGA's signature research theme "Changing lives through the land-grant mission." (Click here to see Video)
Stakeholders gather for HMRE project launch
The full depth and reach of the HMRE grant was on display as stakeholders and partners gathered for a kickoff reception at the UGA Special Collections Library.
UGA researchers aim to build stronger families with $8.2 million federal grant
The HMRE project makes the front page of the Athens Banner-Herald.
FACS directs $8.2 million grant to support Georgia families
The initial press release from the College of Family and Consumer Sciences.