What others are saying about
Relationship Enhancement®

"Numerous studies have evaluated the impact of RE enrichment programs for couples.  These studies have typically found that couples make significant gains in the areas of communication, self-disclosure, empathy, and relationship adjustment...extant data comparing programs currently favors RE."  Annual Review of Psychology, Annual 1999, "Interventions for Couples", A. Christensen, C. L. Heavey.

"Couples learn how to express themselves in an honest way that helps the other preserve self-image without invoking defensiveness...Trained coaches work closely and privately with each couple, showing them what to do...Guerney's program...has undergone research to test its effectiveness.  The evidence shows that...RE benefits all couples."  Psychology Today, April 1, 1997, "Love Lessons: 6 new moves to improve your relationship", H. Marano.  Read entire article...

"Our RE skills have inspired in us the desire to understand, to face up to ourselves and our feelings...And the best part is knowing that our skills are ours forever...We don't have to be afraid of those changes and conflicts.  We're secure in the knowledge that we have the skills to find a solution."  Redbook, February 1991, "Two Days to a Better Marriage", L. Couturier.  Read entire article...

" ...across 23 program types...Relationship Enhancement programs for couples and families demonstrated by far the largest effect sizes."  Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 1985, Vol. 11, No. 3, "Enrichment Outcome Research: A Meta-analysis of Premarital, Marital and Family Interventions", P. Giblin, D. Sprenkle, R. Sheehan.

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