David and Sarah Catron detail all the steps necessary to get a chapter of Better Marriages up and running in a community, congregation, or civic club. It includes practical information, which any group can use to get started. (Author abstract)
Social institutions that have been around for thousands of years generally change slowly, when they change at all. But that’s not the way things have been playing out with marriage and family since the middle of the 20th Century. Some scholars argue that in the past five decades, the basic architecture of these age-old institutions […]
David and Vera Mace describe the essentials of conducting a mini-retreat. Materials include exercises for a 9 to 12 hour retreat to introduce couples to marriage enrichment. (Author abstract)
Americans today are less likely to be married than at any time in the nation’s history. Rates have declined for all groups, but they have fallen most sharply among those on the lower rungs of the socio-economic ladder. A new survey finds that these less-advantaged adults are more likely than others to say that economic […]
The fundamentals of marriage enrichment are compiled in an easily read and academically sound format. For those who want to go beyond the simple mechanics of dialoguing, they will find a wealth of knowledge in this 17 page monograph. The Dyers describe the five stages of successful marriage enrichment experiences. Leaders will learn about successful […]
This CD contains a set of visual aides and diagrams from The Couple in a PowerPoint presentation. Available in both English and Spanish. (Author abstract)
Close Companions is the marriage enrichment handbook and required reading for couples participating in leadership training. It examines what is happening to marriage from various viewpoints and covers building relationships, communication, understanding marital conflict and settling disagreements by negotiation. Includes a history of marriage enrichment. (Author abstract)
This CD contains a set of visual aides and diagrams from The Couple in a PowerPoint presentation. Available in both English and Spanish. (Author abstract)
The authors detail their adventures in travel through the years and the lessons learned along the way. They share the good, the bad and the ugly! The stories coupled with the exercises at the end of each chapter will help readers facilitate discussion with each other and with family and friends. This resource is intended […]
The Loving Couples Loving Children Single Parents curriculum consists of 11 modules and provides skills that help single parents build stronger, healthier connections with their children and outside relationships. Materials include: Facilitator Guide, Level 1 Workbook, and Level 2 Workbook.