The 13 topics selected for chapters include the most important relationship areas for those interested in dating, mate selection and marriage. These topics also are part of the PREPARE Program for couples planning to marry The chapters include relationship skills like communication, conflict resolution and other areas that are often problematic for couples such as […]

This book maps the changing landscape of American stepfamilies, taking readers on a tour through the diverse assortment of taditional and not-so-traditiional stepfamily forms that have emerged in recent years. Key features: Investigates the trends that have altered stepfamily life; explores a wide range of living arrangements, caregiving, and intimacy scenarios; provides practical information on […]

Each section of the program is designed to last about two hours. The program emphasizes teaching parenting skills and dealing directly with military deployment. The program can be offered in a variety of formats, but the weekly format is most recommended. The five topics are: Family Map and Strengths; Stress, Deployment and the Family Map; […]

This is a ten-session marriage education course especially crafted for those in or near the empty nest years and on through the retirement years who want to deepen their relationship with their spouse and develop the skills they need to maintain a successful long-term marriage. The sessions and exercises are designed to guide couples to […]

PREPARE/ENRICH is a program based on a set of five inventories that examine major relationship issues a couple may experience. These inventories must be administered by a trained PREPARE/ENRICH Counselor and include 4-6 feedback sessions in which the counselor facilitates discussion between the couple based on their inventory results. there are also six corresponding couple […]

Based on the book, “”The Second Half of Marriage””, this study consists of nine sessions built around the eight challenges that couples face in the empty nest years. The video introduction for each session is 10-15 minutes and leads into group discussion. (A curriculum resource.)

Why character education? Because the best way to gain knowledge about love, intimacy, and human sexuality is by promoting conversation and reflection about our common experience. Stories allow us to think and talk about profound emotional experience without the embarrassment of talking directly about ourselves. By considering the actions and decisions of characters in literature, […]

1. You’ve Got Male; 2. Beware of Marriage Counseling; 3. The First Way: Make Your Marriage Your Job; 4. The Second Way: Know Your Wife; 5. The Third Way: Be Home Now; 6. The Fourth Way: Expect Conflict and Deal With It; 7. The Fifth Way: Learn to Listen; 8. The Sixth Way: Aim to […]

Marriage research shows that preventing destructive character attacks, and understanding and practicing positive character qualities in a relationship is vital for the success of a marriage. This book discusses how the character qualities of trustworthiness, loyalty, truthfulness, love, courage, and generosity contribute to a lasting marriage. (A curriculum resource).