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Marriage Enrichment:

At any one time, most marriages report themselves to be currently satisfied... for the 5% that report unsatisfied, most of them will cycle back to satisfied within a few years... but some will divorce with devastating consequences for everyone.  Most marriages will cycle temporarily into the unsatisfied minority at some time.   The problem is that while couples are generally satisfied, many  won't invest in building relationship skills like attending a couples class.  The solution is to regularly invest in strengthening your marriage while you are generally satisfied... it is like changing the oil and plugs in your car... it prevents inefficiency and more serious problems down the road... Take a class today to keep your marriage and family running well!  Below are opportunities for enriching your relationship:

NEW Couples class:   It Takes Two: Keys to a Rewarding Relationship.   A Fun interactive class for Communication and Conflict Resolution Tools that work based on long term University of Denver Research (also faith based version for churches with Biblical foundations).  Great for enriching your marriage and learning skills that lower conflict and increase intimacy. We partner with the YMCA and others to bring this to you. For scheduled workshops or to schedule in your organization or church call  288-3431.  Link for more info and next workshop.    Research on why it works.

Limited time: Free  "RESPECT in Marriage" brochure master from the National Healthy Marriage institute: e-mail Aaron Larson [mailto:director@fambooks.com]  you can personalize for your organization and where to get more help FREE.  Very Nice.

Some recommended reading:  

©       Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas; 

©       Mystery of Marriage by Mike Mason; 

©       Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman;

©       15 Minutes to Build a Stronger Marriage"by Bobbie & Myron Yagel

©       A Lasting Promise by Scott Stanley;  

©       How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk by John VanEpp;   

©       5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman;   

©       Boundaries by Cloud & Townsend;

©       Intended for Pleasure by Ed Wheat;  

©       Real Sex by Lauren Winters;   (singles)

©       Can My Marriage Be Saved by Mae Chambers;   

©       Choosing Wisely, Before You Divorce www.beforeyoudivorce.org/   (program for couples considering divorce)

©       Divorce Busting by Michelle Weiner Davis (book or program)

©       Saving Your Marriage Before it Starts by Les Parrot;  

The Marriage Book: How to Build A Lasting Relationship by Nicky & Sila Lee

Marriage Savers by Mike McManus.

Marriage song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kipfslwRWGA 

 

 

National Healthy Marriage Resource Center launched April 2006 www.healthymarriageinfo.org