Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) and Marriage Care is happy to announce a new partnership, as part of RNRMC’s Strengthening Families programme.
The aim of the partnership is to help Families from the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Fleet Auxiliary build better more resilient relationships in preparation for the deployment cycle.
The Relationship Sessions, are group sessions, open to those serving in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and their partners will look at many aspects of Relationships, including communication styles, managing conflicts and awareness of communication styles. It also includes a session about the part the Navy plays in a relationship and the impact of deployments.
The course dates are:
- Series 1, Monday 24th March - Monday 28th April, inclusive.
- Series 2, Monday 9th June - Monday , 7th July
- Series 3, Monday, 1st September - Monday, 29th September
- Series 4, Monday 3rd November - Monday, 1st December
All sessions will begin at 7.30pm. Most are around 1.5 hours in length, with one slightly longer one that is 1hr 50mins. To sign up please visit https://www.marriagecare.org.uk/RNRM/
For almost 80 years, Marriage Care has been helping couples and individuals to build and sustain strong, fulfilling, healthy relationships, as well as providing counselling support in times of relationship difficulty.
RNRMC exists to support RN Families through all aspects of life in service. The demands of Navy life often involve extended separations and unpredictable schedules, which may lead to increased stress. For these families, fostering strong relationships is essential to protecting their well-being and maintaining a stable home environment.
Strong relationships are the foundation of resilient families, and we’re delighted to partner with RNRMC to support those navigating the unique challenges of Navy life. These sessions provide a safe and supportive space to strengthen communication, manage conflict, and prepare for the impact of deployments—helping couples and families stay connected, no matter the distance.
Michelle Hayes, Head of Relationship Counselling at Marriage Care
We are extremely proud to enhance our support services, and our partnership with Marriage Care will be instrumental in strengthening family relationships. Their expertise, compassion, and proven success in delivering relationship training makes them an invaluable partner in our mission to improve the lives of Naval families—now and for the future.
Mandy Harding, Head of Commissioned Grants at RNRMC
The first course starts on Monday 24th March.
Follow this link for more information about this course and other support RNRMC provides for RN Serving Personnel and their families. https://www.rnrmc.org.uk/WhatsOn.
