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Gena Ellis
Healthy Relationship Facilitator
Gena is a Healthy Relationship Facilitator for First Things First and has been a part of the team since 2007. She helps create marriage and parenting content and loves giving simple and easy tools to help people have healthy relationships.
Gena got her B.S. in Education from Georgia State University in Atlanta and got her M.S. in Counseling Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, FL.
She married her college sweetheart, Edward in 1994. They are the proud parents of three sons. In her free time, she enjoys reading, crocheting, and watching football with her family.
Blogs Written by Gena

4 Ways Having a Routine Contributes to a Happy, Healthy Family
Developing a framework can allow your family to prioritize what you value.
March 29, 2021 /0 Comments/by Gena Ellis 
Reasons Why Your Spouse Won’t Listen to You
Communication is the lifeline of any relationship. —Elizabeth Bourgeret
March 25, 2021 /0 Comments/by Gena Ellis 
How to Deal with the Terrible Twos
You can use this magical time to grow together.
March 17, 2021 /0 Comments/by Gena Ellis 
25 Fun Dates to Spruce Up Your Marriage This Spring
Bring more fun and joy to your relationship by dating each other!
March 8, 2021 /0 Comments/by Gena Ellis 
How to Teach Your Child to Be Empathetic
Your example can lead the way.
February 26, 2021 /0 Comments/by Gena Ellis 
Is Your Child Depressed?
You have what it takes to support your child.
February 15, 2021 /0 Comments/by Gena Ellis 
How to Talk to Your Child About Black History Month
Deepen your parent-child relationship as you learn together!
February 8, 2021 /0 Comments/by Gena Ellis Stay in the know
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