Series Introduction: Keeping Love Alive In Lasting Relationships

It’s been said that falling in love is easy…staying in love is the hard part! As couple relationships go on over time, it can start to feel more difficult to keep the feelings of love and excitement alive. It’s easy to get caught up in daily life and fall into a routine that doesn’t prioritize your relationship. Whether it’s taking care of the kids, grocery shopping, or doing laundry, it can be easy to forget to make time for yourself and your partner to connect and build your relationship.

Here at HRI, we believe it’s important to help couples find ways to be proactive and intentional in their relationships as they grow and change over time. Over the next few days, we’ll be sharing tips to help increase and/or improve the intimate moments in your relationship. Stay connected to HRI in the days ahead to learn tips and strategies for keeping love alive in lasting relationships!

 

#FindHelpFriday: The Women’s Resource Center of Greensboro

Think of the Women’s Resource Center of Greensboro as the middleman (or middle woman) between you and the services you need. People often find themselves in need of guidance as they face life’s hurdles, and the WRC provides necessary support to women and their families by giving them a space to connect, heal, and learn. The WRC of Greensboro offers a vast array of services for the many problems women in our community face, be that returning to work, going through divorce, starting a business, or simply handling the stress of it all. From skill-building workshops to mental health counseling, WRC will help you find what you need to live your best life!

To learn more about the Women’s Resource Center of Greensboro, visit their website http://www.womenscentergso.org/ or call them at 336 275-6090. You can also find a great video to learn about their services here: http://www.womenscentergso.org/get-involved.html. 

Learning about the Recovery Process

An essential part of supporting a friend or family member in their recovery process is learning about addiction, the recovery process itself, and what your role in the recovery process should look like. Having this important information can help you understand how to best support your loved one and help them have a lasting recovery.

A few ways to become educated about addiction and the recovery process include:

  1. Asking professionals from the treatment center your friend/family member attended for information and advice.
  2. Participating in a family program, such as the ones offered by Fellowship Hall.
  3. Visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s website for information and educational resources about addiction and recovery.

Private Violence Screening, October 18th, 2018

Domestic violence affects thousands of Guilford County residents each year. In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, join us for a screening of the award-winning documentary, Private Violence, which shows the complexity of domestic violence and the community organizations that work together to support victims and hold offenders accountable. Following the film, the audience will hear from Kit Gruelle, the advocate featured in the film who also served as a Special Advisor to the film. Private Violence has been featured on HBO and at several film festivals, including Sundance and Full Frame.
This event is free, but advance tickets are required through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/private-violence-film-screening-and-discussion-tickets-49735274545.
Anyone interested in a tour of the Family Justice Center is invited to arrive by 5:15 for a tour, which will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will be complete prior to the start of the film screening.
Note: This film includes real-life depictions of domestic violence, which includes graphic language and physical injuries. The film is not suitable for children.