This paper explores community-based marital education practices implemented by Sekolah Rekonsiliasi (Reconciliation School) an initiative developed to help individuals heal emotional wounds stemming from dysfunctional families. The study employs a qualitative case study approach involving interviews, observations, and documentation. The therapeutic methods adopted from John Bradshaw and Virginia Satir are used in the program. Analysis was conducted through thematic coding and triangulation to validate the findings. The results indicate positive changes in the participants' interpersonal relationships and self-perception after completing the program. These findings demonstrate the potential of community-based marriage education in strengthening the Indonesian family system, especially amidst increasing divorce rates, which currently range between 15 - 20 percent.
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