The Coping and Relationship Strengthening (CARES) Research Lab is affiliated with the Department of Family Science at the University of Maryland and the TOGETHER Program. Our work in the lab focuses on identifying factors that genuinely strengthen relationships while also recognizing relationships as sources of resilience and protection against chronic and external stressors. A core aspect of our research is our commitment to understudied and underserved communities. We take a culturally responsive approach, considering structural inequities and community-specific dynamics to understand what works best for each population.
Department: Family Science
Director: Mariana Falconier, PhD
Email: marianak@umd.edu
Phone: (301) 405-4004
Room: SPH | Room 1142