“Attending Better Marriages international conference is a no-brainer for our relationship.
Every time we attend it brings us closer and strengthens our relationship in ways that nothing else can.
2013 in Raleigh was no exception!”
With over 450 participants from 7 countries, the 2013 Better Marriages Conference in Raleigh, NC was a tremendous success!
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Here are some highlights from the Better Marriages Conference: Educating Couples – Building Relationships:
- The Conference was truly a celebration of love for pre-married couples, newlywed couples and long-time married couples. Couples of all ages and stages of relationship developed new skills to take their relationships to the next level.
- The Conference provided an important networking opportunity for couples and the professionals who serve them – marriage educators, therapists, authors, and relationship coaches.
- More than 40 workshops were offered specifically for couples wanting to grow their relationship. Topics ranged from finances to sexuality to conflict.
- CEUs were offered for professionals needing continuing education. Professional training offered ranged from working with military families to remarriage preparation and stepfamily living to teach-out-of-the-box certification programs.
- Each evening we invited local couples to participate, resulting in our ability to impact additional couples, to broaden the demographic we serve, and to leave our footprint in Raleigh.
- The Conference was a media-rich event, generating interest and enthusiasm among local newspapers, radio and television.
- The Governor of North Carolina issued a proclamation declaring July 11, 2011 “Better Marriages Day” throughout the state. Read the proclamation here.
- Our local partner organization, Family Resource Center of Raleigh, will follow up with programs for couples and families. Read more about the Center here.
- Ongoing Marriage Enrichment Groups have been established to continue support for couples, helping them take their relationship to the next level. Read about Marriage Enrichment Groups here.
To view Conference photos, click here.
