Conversation starters are tools to strengthen your relationship. This collection includes conversation starters for 50 discussions on 1) Communication, 2) Feelings, 3) Anger and Conflict, 4) Relationship Assessment and 5) Affirmation. Learn to talk openly and honestly about the important things in life and your relationship – build a better marriage in the process! (Author […]
If you aren’t getting what you want from your marriage, it may have little to do with what’s happening now. Often, we are driven by our “familiars,” the feelings-good or bad-that we’ve grown accustomed to. The outcomes may be toxic, but unless we recognize that we are playing out old dramas, we may be helpless […]
Practical insight and hands-on exercises in a workbook format to help the user deal with conflict and anger in a way that strengthens your relationship. Includes 11 lessons, each with a written exercise. This is an excellent resource for individual couples as well as couple groups. (Author abstract)
Whether they realize it or not, couples get married for two reasons. First, they intuitively recognize a similarity of beliefs about how the world ought to be. This core values match is usually unconscious and unacknowledged, and yet has the potential to underpin a great relationship. They also get together because they recognize a wounded […]
This self-guided marriage enrichment course for couples was developed by Better Marriages leader couples. The four sessions include getting the most out of your marriage, communicating for understanding, the creative resolution of anger and conflict, and maintaining closeness in relationships and looking forward to the future. When used with the Right Steps Leader Guide, this […]
Students develop techniques for building good personal and family relationships–being flexible, setting and respecting boundaries, learning how to resolve conflicts–though these dynamic case study activities. As they work in cooperative groups, students practice skills in decision making, problem solving, critical thinking, teamwork, leadership, and communication. After randomly selecting the elements of a case study scenario, […]
Dating is a normal and important part of teen development, and parents play a critical role. Teens develop healthy interpersonal relationship skills by communicating with their parents openly about their relationships, and thinking about their expectations and values in a safe and secure environment. Is Your Teen Relationship Smart? contains seven key tips that guide […]
This workbook teaches students how to deal with the challenges faced by many families today. It includes 38 learning activities, which cover family structures and functions, marriage, parenting, handling family money, and more. Topics include: – Your Family Heritage – Genetic and Familial Diseases – The Uniqueness of Blended Families – Is Parenting for You? […]
Relationship Smarts PLUS, based on the 5-year federal evaluation study at Auburn University, is a research-based curriculum that uses hands-on activities to build skills and knowledge necessary for making wise relationship choices. This publication covers topics such as maturity, identifying values, peer pressure, attractions and infatuation, building blocks for positive relationships, assessing relationship health, a […]
When family life is full of strife, what can a poor teen do? This book covers the basics of creating the civilized home–a place where people talk instead of yell, pick up after themselves, respect each other, and fight fair. And it’s not all about the traditional family. Tips also cover the blended, shaken, stirred, […]