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THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL. THURSDAY. JULY 2. 2015 — PAGE 5B Study to examine complexities of couples’ financial communication By Cal Powell University of Georgia Cited as one of the most common contributors to couple stress and con flict, disagreements about money use in the household is leading researchers at the University of Georgia to learn more about couples’ financial communication. Researchers within the College of Family and Consumer Sciences are currently recruiting addi tional participants for a study designed to better understand how couples seeking financial coun seling services experience and respond to questions, conflicts and shared goals about money and finances. The research team is working to identify the complexities and precise moments of divergence by measuring stress respons es in an exploratory study involving local couples that began this week. Using equipment that measures physiological responses — skin tempera ture, heart rate and sweat response — researchers will be able to record indi vidual responses during three moderated sessions to collect data that will provide both financial and therapy service providers new information on the complexities of couples’ relationship and communi cation dynamics. “The end takeaway for the financial planning com munity is enormous,” said John Grable, an Athletic Association Endowed Professor in the college’s department of financial planning, housing and consumer economics. “If we can identify triggers or cues or even questions that prompt a different physio logical response in a cou ple, that allows financial planners, educators and therapists to actually deliv er information and treat ments more effectively.” Grable and co-principal investigator Megan Ford, director of the ASPIRE Clinic, an on-campus resource within the college that provides holistic coun seling and education ser vices, spent nearly a year developing assessments, structure and protocol for the study with help from several of the college’s doctoral students. “This is extremely inno vative work,” Ford said of the study. “Right now, this is a field in its infancy, so these kinds of studies are key to moving financial therapy forward.” The research team will study up to 10 commit ted couples from Athens and the surrounding area over the course of three sessions, wrapping up later this summer. The couples will com plete surveys prior to and following the first and third sessions. Throughout each 50-minute session, partici pants will wear non-intru- sive physiological response equipment on their hands. The sessions will be mod erated by a marriage and family therapist/financial planner team and recorded via video and audio record ing in a specially designed space within the ASPIRE Clinic. Researchers hope to gain valuable insight into the complex interplay of cou ple communication when discussing financial mat ters within the relationship. “When couples talk about things, or even when they don’t talk about things, there’s some level of anx iety that’s healthy to make them motivated to change or do something different, so we’ll be measuring that anxiety in each individu al partner and within the couple and exploring what that healthy level of anxiety is, what is the threshold and when anxiety becomes debilitating or not func tional,” said Ally DeGraff, a third-year marriage and family therapy doctoral student in the human devel opment and family science department. “This has never been done with couples before so this is going to be a huge contribution to the field. Our study is going to be small, but it’s going to be the first involving couples so (future researchers) will be able to take our study and build on it.” Grable said the small sample size—a maximum of 10 couples—is not a problem regarding the potential impact of the study in light of the numer ous observations that will be made during each ses sion. “We’re meeting with the couples for at least three hours,” he said. “We’re interested in what’s hap pening per second, so the number of actual stress response observations is enormous.” Ford noted that the highly collaborative nature of the study—a planner/therapist team working together with the couples each session— along with new assess ments created specifical ly for the study, will help bridge the gap between the two disciplines and could significantly contribute to the knowledge of elements within couples’ financial communication. “This is what we would characterize as state of the art right now in financial therapy,” she said. “This study can create some brand new information for practitioners—and really anyone working with cou ples—about how to help them more effectively.” Those interested in par ticipating in this study can call the ASPIRE Clinic at 706-542-4486 or visit the website at www.aspireclin- ic.org/about/research. Red Cross urges blood donations to maintain supply The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood in the weeks surrounding Independence Day to help ensure a suffi cient blood supply now and throughout the summer. Many summer activities, such as vacations and trav el, cause frequent blood donors to be less available to give during the summer. However, hospital patients still depend on volunteer donors to receive lifesav ing transfusions - the need for blood does not get a vacation. To encourage more people to donate around Independence Day, all those who come out to donate blood July 2-6, will receive a Red Cross embroidered hat, while supplies last. Eligible donors are encouraged to choose their day to make a difference. Donors of all blood types - especially those with types O negative, A negative and B negative - are needed. To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood. org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Upcoming blood dona tion opportunities •7/2/2015: 1 - 6 p.m„ The City of Auburn, 1361 Fourth Ave., Auburn •7/2/2015: 8 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Athens Blood Donation Center, 3525- 3527 Atlanta Highway, Athens •7/2/2015: 1 - 6 p.m., American Realty Professionals, 1123 Church St., Suite 103, Covington •7/3/2015: 12 - 5 p.m., Mall of Georgia, 3333 Buford Drive, Buford •7/3/2015: 4:30 - 8:30 p.m., E.E. Robinson Park, 850 Level Creek Road, Sugar Hill •7/3/2015: 8 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Gainesville Blood Donation Center, 311 Jesse Jewell Parkway SW, Gainesville •7/3/2015: 1 - 6 p.m., Walmart, 3886 Georgia Highway 17 South, Toccoa •7/4/2015: 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Athens Blood Donation Center, 3525-3527 Atlanta Highway, Athens •7/4/2015: 12-5 p.m.. Mall of Georgia, 3333 Buford Drive, Buford •7/5/2015: 7 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., Athens Blood Donation Center, 3525- 3527 Atlanta Highway, Athens •7/5/2015: 12-5 p.m.. Mall of Georgia, 3333 Buford Drive, Buford •7/6/2015: 12 -6:45 p.m., Athens Blood Donation Center, 3525-3527 Atlanta Highway, Athens •7/6/2015: 2 - 7 p.m.. Bethel United Methodist Church, 100 Lumpkin Campground Road South, Dawsonville •7/6/2015: 1 - 6 p.m., Kroger, 2700 Braselton Highway, Dacula 7/6/2015: 12 - 6:45 p.m., Gainesville Blood Donation Center, 311 Jesse Jewell Parkway SW, Gainesville •7/7/2015: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., ARMC Medical Services Building, 1199 Prince Ave., Athens •7/7/2015: 12 -6:45 p.m., Athens Blood Donation Center, 3525-3527 Atlanta Highway, Athens •7/7/2015: 1 - 6 p.m., Walmart, 3245 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Highway, Suwanee •7/7/2015: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., North Georgia Technical College, 1500 Highway 197 N, Clarkesville •7/7/2015: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Hayes Chevrolet, 3656 State Highway 365, Cornelia •7/7/2015: 12 - 6:45 p.m., Gainesville Blood Donation Center, 311 Jesse Jewell Parkway SW, Gainesville •7/8/2015: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., The Kelley Fitness & Wellness Center, 325 NW Turner Davis Drive, Madison •7/8/2015: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.. University of Georgia Science Library, 210 D.W. Brooks Drive, Athens •7/8/2015: 12 -6:45 p.m.. Athens Blood Donation Center, 3525-3527 Atlanta Highway, Athens •7/8/2015: 12 - 6:45 p.m., Gainesville Blood Donation Center, 311 Jesse Jewell Parkway SW, Gainesville •7/8/2015: 12 - 5 p.m., Porterdale City Hall, 2400 Main St., Porterdale •7/9/2015: 8 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Athens Blood Donation Center, 3525- 3527 Atlanta Highway, Athens •7/9/2015: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., YWCO, 562 Research Dr., Athens •7/9/2015: 12 - 6 p.m., Ellijay Lions Club Building, 1729 South Main St., Ellijay •7/9/2015: 10 a.m. 3 p.m., Piedmont Mountainside Hospital, 1266 Highway 515 South, Jasper •7/10/2015: 12 - 6 p.m.. Winder First United Methodist Church, 280 North Broad St., Winder •7/10/2015: 1 - 6 p.m., Kroger, 700 U.S. 29 Hull Road, Athens •7/10/2015: 3:30 - 7:30 p.m., Ingleside Presbyterian Church, 1001 Old Snellville Highway, Lawrenceville •7/10/2015: 1:30 - 6:30 p.m., Snellville City Hall, 2342 Oak Road, Snellville •7/10/2015: 8 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Gainesville Blood Donation Center, 311 Jesse Jewell Parkway SW, Gainesville •7/10/2015: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Martin Baptist Church, 751 Red Hollow Road, Martin •7/11/2015: 7 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., Athens Blood Donation Center, 3525- 3527 Atlanta Highway, Athens •7/11/2015: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Timothy Baptist Church, 380 Timothy Road, Athens •7/11/2015: 7 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., Gainesville Blood Donation Center, 311 Jesse Jewell Parkway SW, Gainesville •7/12/2015: 7 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., Athens Blood Ride For the Fallen event coming up Saturday, Aug. 15 Ride For the Fallen, a police escorted memorial ride through North Georgia that supports families of police officers slain in the line of duty, is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 15. The event is sponsored by Blue Knights XVI, Gunners LEMC, and the Georgia Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates. The ride begins and ends at Frazier's Harley-Davidson in Buford. There will be lie music, food and beverages (for a nominal fee), vendors, sales and raffles. Donation Center, 3525- 3527 Atlanta Highway, Athens •7/12/2015: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church, 3700 Pleasanthill Road, Duluth •7/12/2015: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 1520 Oak Road, Snellville •7/13/2015: 12 - 6:45 p.m., Athens Blood Donation Center, 3525- 3527 Atlanta Highway, Athens •7/13/2015: 3 - 7 p.m., Robert Fowler YMCA, 5600 W. Jones Bridge Road, Norcross •7/13/2015: 12 - 6:45 p.m., Gainesville Blood Donation Center, 311 Jesse Jewell Parkway SW, Gainesville •7/13/2015: 2 - 7 p.m., Madison County Library, 1315 Highway 98 West, Danielsville •7/13/2015: 1 - 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 400 S. Broad St., Monroe •7/14/2015: 12 - 6:45 p.m., Athens Blood Donation Center, 3525- 3527 Atlanta Highway, Athens •7/14/2015: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Stream Realty, 3575 Koger Blvd. Suite 180, Duluth •7/14/2015: 12 - 6:45 p.m., Gainesville Blood Donation Center, 311 Jesse Jewell Parkway SW, Gainesville •7/14/2015: 12 - 6 p.m.. First Baptist Church of Commerce, 1345 South Elm St., Commerce •7/14/2015: 12 - 5 p.m., Lumpkin County Library, 342 Courthouse Hill, Dahlonega •7/15/2015: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.. University of Georgia Tate Student Center, 45 Baxter St., Athens •7/15/2015: 12 - 5 p.m.. Power Partners, 200 Newton Bridge Road, Athens •7/15/2015: 12 - 6:45 p.m., Athens Blood Donation Center, 3525- 3527 Atlanta Highway, Athens •7/15/2015: 1 - 6 p.m., Cartecay United Methodist Church, 7629 Highway 52 East, Ellijay •7/15/2015: 12 - 6:45 p.m., Gainesville Blood Donation Center, 311 Jesse Jewell Parkway SW, Gainesville •7/15/2015: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Newton County Fire Department Headquarters, 4136 US Highway 278 N, Covington HOW TO DONATE Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of iden tification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligi ble to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. ABOUT THE AMERI CAN RED CROSS The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and pro vides emotional support to victims of disasters; sup plies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; pro vides international human itarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organiza tion that depends on vol unteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross. The cost to register is $25 per rider, which includes a T-shirt and lunch. Each passenger is $10, which includes lunch. A T-shirt is $10. Registration on the day of the event takes place at Frazier's Harley Davidson, 4699 Friendship Road, Buford. Lunch is served from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. The ride starts at 1 p.m. and lasts until 4 p.m. To register online, visit www.rideforthefall- en.org. All riders must have a valid motorcy cle license and DOT helmet. Proceeds from the ride benefit the Concerns of Police Survivors. MadisonJournalTODAY.com FOR ONLY $5 PER MONTH, YOU CAN LIST YOUR GROUP'S MEETINGS! Let your members know when your group is meeting! Call (706) 367-5233 to advertise your meeting time, place and date in... • The Jackson Herald • The Commerce News • The Braselton News • The Banks County News • The Madison County Journal JEFFERSON ROTARY CLUB Meets Tuesdays Jefferson City Clubhouse 12:30 p.m. • (706) 387-5030 Joel Harbin, President 547 THE MADISON COUNTY RETIRED EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION meets September - June on the second Tuesday of the month at 11 a.m. at the Ila Restaurant in Ila. There is no local meeting in July and August. Linda Kay Holloman, President Madison County Democratic Party Conolus Scott Jr. ~ Committee Chairman 706-789-3336 Meeting fourth Sat. of each month. Madison Co. Govt. Complex Office Meeting Room www.madisoncountygademocrats.org Pilot Club of Jefferson Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month, 6:30pm Jefferson City Clubhouse 706-367-9313 or 706-693-4715 764 A ROCKWELL W LODGE F& A.M. 'v' No. 191, Hoschton, GA 2nd Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. • Dinner at 6:30 p.m. www.rockwelllodge191 .com Two blocks behind Larry’s Garage West Broad at Hall Street BANKS COUNTY lp AMERICAN LEGION • Post 215 Meets each 3rd Thursday, 7 p.m. In Homer, GA at the American Legion Building on Historic Highway 441 Pci.8 BANKS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. meets first Monday each month 7:00 p.m. in the Banks Co. Historial Courthouse at 105 U.S. Hwy. 441 North in Homer pa. 8 JEFFERSON LIONS CLUB Meets 2nd & 4th Monday Jefferson City Clubhouse 6:30 p.m. *(706) 654-5693 Gay Bradley, President 542 A JOHN H. JONES M 3 LODGE NO. 348 F&A.M. No. 348, Danielsville, GA 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Crawford W. Long St. Danilesville, GA A UNITY LODGE m F&A.M. No. 36, Jefferson, GA 1 st Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. Tom Hays • 678-316-7492 Borders St. behind Tabo’s 260 BANKS COUNTY §§ AMERICAN LEGION “ AUXILIARY-Post 215 Meets each 3rd Thursday, 7 p.m. In the American Legion Building at 1350 Historic Homer Hwy., Homer, GA pa 2 PARKINSON DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP 1st and 3rdThursday • 11 a.m. St. Paul’s Methodist Church Academy Street, Gainesville, GA. Contact: Deane & David Poole 7706-967-0161 Pd 12 St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Mission Mass Schedule: Fri. 9 a.m., Sat. 4:00 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m., Thurs. 12:10 p.m. First Friday Adoration 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Website: www.stcatherinelabourega.org 706-367-7220 PJI2 ■■ Tri-County ® Shrine Club 3 rd Thurs. of each month • 7 p.m. Rockwell Lodge 191 For more info contact Lonnie 770-503-5949 pa. 12 JACKSON COUNTY W 2 DEMOCRATIC PARTY Meetings at 6 p.m. ^August 20 & October 15 Jefferson City ^ Clubhouse Meeting is open to all who wish to attend. 706-367-4361 JEFFERSON 3l ° ^AMERICAN LEGION Post 56 • Each 3rd Tues., 6:30 p.m. Gene Bennett, Commander Phone (706) 757-2288 www.albertgordonpost56.org 19562 JEFFERSON AREA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION www.jaba-ga.org Meets 3rd Thurs. *11:45 a.m. Jefferson City Clubhouse 302 Longview Drive ATHENS AMERICAN m LEGION w Post 20 Meets each 4th Tues., 6:30 p.m. Thomas W. Remar, Post Commander Home (706) 649-2799 • Cell (630) 886-1936 email: TKRemar@aol.com pd. 12
