Designed to be used as a companion to the book, this small group workbook presents a Christian-based curriculum for helping couples effectively deal with common obstacles to healthy and happy marriages. It presents exercises and activities for 12 1½-hour sessions that address: the couples’ dedication to a true and deepening relationship with Jesus Christ; God’s […]

The Active Military Reunions Seminar can be used with personnel prior to their return home, after their return and with or without partners. It draws from information provided by military families who have experienced the challenges of managing relationships during and after deployments. This seminar also combines some of the best ideas and exercises from […]

I Do! I Do! The Marriage Vow Workbook is a resource for creating compelling wedding vows for your marriage, civil union, commitment or recommitment. This workbook will help you craft unique, romantic wedding vows that will serve you not only during the ceremony itself but throughout your lives together. (Author abstract)

The Active Communications Seminar combines some of the best ideas and exercises from the fields of positive psychology and psycho-education. The ideas and exercises expressed in this work were influenced by a variety of professionals who have contributed profoundly to the realization that we can all master our own well-being, regardless of external circumstances. How […]

Most people think that poor communication is the reason why so many relationships end, but it’s actually the way we learn to think about our partners and our problems that undermines trust, erodes intimacy, and cripples communication. In Why Can’t You Read My Mind?, psychologist Jeffrey Bernstein reveals the nine toxic thought patterns at work […]

The “”Active Money Personalities: for Healthy Marriages and Healthy Relationships”” is an innovative curriculum that combines the best practices (ideas and exercises) from the fields of marriage education, relationship skills, positive psychology and conflict resolution. This program helps bridge financial planning and the willingness to work together as a team. Money management in marriage happens […]

This introduction to marriage and the family combines current research with an emphasis on family background and diversity. It presents a perspective on the ways in which intimate relationships develop and prosper. The text addresses key issues such as making dating a maturing experience, gender role learning, and alternatives to divorce. Chapter 7 discusses qualities […]

A couple’s intimacy involves both an emotional openness and a physical closeness. Communication – a key to doing anything well – also allows us to learn, better understand, and execute the caring behaviors your partner needs or desires. Likewise, skillful, sincere, respectfuly communication provides your best chance for having your needs understood and met in […]

This book describes what happens to men and women, and especially to their relationships as couples, when they have their first baby. In an introductory chapter, we describe how our personal history led to the creation of the Becoming a Family Project, our study examining both stability and change in five major aspects of a […]

Moving into parenthood is typically a time of great job and excitement, but it also brings fatigue, stress, and conflict. This guide offers advice on how to protect and preserve your marriage and take care of yourselves as you become parents. (Author abstract)