For example, Guard families may not be located near a base where services are available they may not know other Guard families Guard families are less likely to be prepared for a deployment than active military families and there is often a disconnect between “citizen” and “soldier” resources. The Guard faces challenges unique from other branches of the military. This paper summarizes the discussion of the challenges, emerging practices and next steps to support the relationships of National Guard families. (MRE) in helping couples and single parent families navigate the stress of multiple deployments and disconnection from the services typically afforded other military families. Particular attention was paid to the role of marriage and relationship education
The day and a half event held in Tampa, Florida in September of 2010 included more than two dozen respected leaders, advocates, clinicians and researchers devoted to understanding and supporting intimate partner relationships and identifying best practices among existing and developmental marriage/relationship education and treatment programs. Casey Foundation and the National Healthy Marriage Resource Center (NHMRC) collaborated on a groundbreaking effort to convene many of the best minds on the subject of the intimate relationships of National Guard service members and their families.