Healthy Relationship Education offered

     Jones County ISU Extension is sponsoring Healthy Relationship Education in Monticello on Sept. 27. This all-day class consists of eight modules, which are based on the National Extension Relationship and Marriage Education Model (NERMEM). Kristi Cooper and Dr. David Brown, who is also a human sciences specialist and a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, will conduct this class. Interactive lessons, discussions and resources will be provided.

     The program is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 27. The program will be held at the Jones County Extension office at 800 N. Maple St., Monticello, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration begins at 8 a.m. There is a $90 fee for the program. The fee includes a curriculum manual, tools, and snacks. For more information or to pre-register, contact the Jones County Extension Office at 319 465-3224. Please pre-register prior to Sept. 21.

     Healthy Relationship Education Training is a one-day program designed for professionals who work with couples and families to increase access to relationship education as a strategy to meet the safety, permanency, and well-being needs of children. This program uses a research-based curriculum that is being implemented nationally by professionals to encourage the development of healthy couple relationships.

Iowa social workers, LMFT’s and LMHC’s should contact their licensing boards to determine course approval for continuing education contact hours. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will offer 6.00 contact hours for those professionals who complete the full course.