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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:

• "Romance, Rice and Reality" A Lasting Promise Workshop (PREP).  Also called Fighting for your Marriage.   Communication and Conflict Resolution Tools that work based on long term University of Denver Research and Biblical Foundations.  Great for marriage preparation or for enrichment: www.PREPinc.com For scheduled workshops or to schedule in your organization or church call  282-9763(ext17).  Link for more info and next workshop.    Research on why it works.
• Marriage Mentors using a Relationship Inventory (REFOCCUS or ENRICH) coupled with a good Marriage Skills Education (A Lasting Promise Workshop (CPREP)) plus God as Third Partner are the basic elements that will make a marriage be full of joy and last a lifetime.  
• For clergy & mental health professionals: PREPARE/ENRICH relationship inventories from Life Innovations. link for information
• LifeBranch Institute International has a web site with an inventory of topics to discuss with a mate and Biblical Resources for enrichment.
• Becoming Parents—An innovative approach to expectant/new parent education for relationship enhancement based on PREP approach. www.becomingparents.com 
• Marriage Encounter Weekend enrichment retreats that help you fall in love again. www.wwme.org
• Family Dynamics: Church Based Seminars in eight week format: His Needs Her Needs, Fantastic Families, Becoming One. www.familydynamics.net 
• Marriage Enrichment Events in local area link to see events page.
• www.marriagebuilders.com  a good resource for overcoming marital conflict with Dr. Willard F Harley, Jr. Author of best seller His Needs, Her Needs: Building An Affair-proof Marriage.  See our Web Links page or Resources pages.
•  PAIRS (Practical Application of Intimate Relationship Skills) programs, developed by Lori H. Gordon, Ph.D., provide a comprehensive system to enhance self-knowledge and to develop the ability to sustain pleasurable intimate relationships. Gordon's approach integrates a wide range of theories and methods from psychology, education and psychotherapy and presents them in an educational format. PAIRS acts to bridge therapy, marital enrichment, and marriage and family development.    http://www.pairs.com/ 
• Growthtrac.com:  tools for enriching your marriage www.growthtrac.com
• Hispanic Resources
• ACME The Association for Couples in Marriage Enrichment  No known local groups but a good resource never the less.

• "15 Minutes to Build a Stronger Marriage" by Bobbie & Myron Yagel Book presents useful principles for Christian living which reflect both sound secular research and Biblical revelation... any couple who invests just 15 minutes a week using the principles and exercises presented , will develop practical  new skills and a deeper level of intimacy, often elusive in today’s busy consumer culture. this is available from Logos Bookstore & St Giles Presbyterian Church: 282-9763 x-13

• Marriage Uncensored TV program Self-help : Watch online

• Marriage Tip: Hot Coals
• http://www.preventingaffairs.com/ Preventing Affairs e-Book for all couples.
• Galatians 6:6 Clergy Couple Retreats FREE Link to web site    Download flier08
• Choosing a counselor or Coach link here for articles and information to help you chose.
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National Healthy Marriage Resource Center launched April 2006 www.healthymarriageinfo.org