This updated handbook is used with the For Our Future, For Our Family curriculum, which focuses on many of the key exercises that have been of greatest value to participants and allow for the incorporation of new technologies into the teaching processes.

PAIRS is research-validated, evidence-based intensive skills training for couples and singles in any stage of relationship.

As you will discover over the course of your personal participation, PAIRS is a carefully-crafted, integrative, highly experiential approach that begins with an understanding of emotions in ourselves and others and leads to development of emotional literacy in participants of all ages. In the PAIRS FOR OUR FUTURE/ FOR OUR FAMILY program, you will develop knowledge, new understandings and the ability to use practical skills that offer you a tool chest for a lifetime of opportunities to create and sustain profound relationships with those you love.

PAIRS Essentials is a 9 Hour Curriculum: Essential tool box for enhanced communication, empathy, problem solving, and emotional connection delivered over three intensive weekly sessions: the Heart of Intimacy, Constructive Conflict, Emotional Literacy. Discover the essential skills that have helped tens of thousands create and sustain successful relationships that are an ongoing source of love, pleasure, and happiness. This curriculum may be used as a resource by individuals or as a teaching aid by licensed PAIRS professionals only.*Please indicate order purpose or use in the space below quantity. (Author abstract)