This newly revised handbook reflects lessons learned, best practices, and quality management processes that emerged out of extensive multi-year research with thousands of diverse men and women in all stages of relationships who participated in PAIRS Essentials classes. For the majority of individuals and couples who arrive at their first PAIRS session open to learning and with good will toward each other, PAIRS delivers knowledge and skills that provide significant, enduring benefits.

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. (Author abstract modified)