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Premarital Preparation
- "It
Takes Two: Keys to a Rewarding Relationship! (PREP). Also called Fighting for your Marriage.
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: A Lasting
promise)) Great for marriage preparation
or for enrichment: www.PREPinc.com
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.
- Pre-marriage
training makes a difference: Research report from
Premarital Education, Marital Quality, and Marital Stability:
Findings From a Large, Random Household Survey
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http://www.slidingvsdeciding.com blog
revolves around themes about the nature of commitment. Sliding
vs. Deciding is a theme that comes out of my study of commitment
dynamics in relationships. university of Denver researcher Dr.
Scott Stanley
- Tips from
our Relationship Coach and other bridal experts at http://www.bridesight.com/resources.asp
- Marriage Mentors using a Relationship Inventory
(FOCCUS or PREPARE)
couples with a good Marriage Skills Education (A
Lasting Promise Workshop (PREP or C-PREP)) plus God as Third
Partner are the basic elements that will make
a marriage be full of joy and last a lifetime.
for those of you who will not have the opportunity to have the
best preparation, LifeBranch
Institute International has a web site with an inventory of
topics to discuss with a potential mate.
- PREPARE/ENRICH
Relationship Inventory from Life Innovations; used as
counseling or mentoring tool. Training for Clergy & Counselors
is available from Bob Ruthazer, Marriage Builders Alliance
282-9763(13)
For churches using, see website.
- FOCCUS/REFOCCUS
Christian based Relationship Inventory from FamilyLife Office;
used as counseling or mentoring tool. Training for Clergy, Counselors
or Marriage mentors is available from Marriage Builders Alliance
282-9763(ext13).
- Preparing Cohabiting Couples For Marriage Video Workshop for
clergy & Mentors also from FOCCUS Inc
- Have a GREAT wedding for under $4000.
http://www.thisyounghouse.com/wedding-album/
- VIPCare:
Pastoral Counseling and Premarital and Marriage Workshops
monthly. contact VIPCare 282-8332 for dates.
- Christian Marriage Formation. Catholic Premarital preparation..
Loraine Tracy Coordinator 358-3539
- Engaged Encounter in
Richmond area: A Wedding is
a day, a Marriage is for a lifetime http://www.richmondvacee.org/
- The First Dance is a program to look at Family Dynamics
of Wedding planning. FTF occasionally offers a FREE group
class or you may purchase the DVD at www.TheFirstDance.com
- Wedding Stress Coaching is available at www.WeddingStressCoaching.com
- "Before I Do" a Great Premarital preparation book for
premarital preparation. can be used with mentors or stand alone.
Biblical Christian Perspective. www.FullMarriageExperience.com
- Growthtrac.com:
tools for enriching your marriage www.growthtrac.com
- PREPARE To Last:
New Group Program for Premarital & Newlywed
Couples. www.preparetolast.com
- Book: The F Word: A Fiancee Shares Her Story From "I
Will" to "I Do" by Kelly Bare. First
hand experiences gained while navigating the premarital
minefield provide reassuring and helpful information to ease the
journey. Bare and her fiancee attended THREE marriage education
classes and she distills the wisdom of many Smart Marriages
experts in a user-friendly, accessible format
- Talk it out before you marry, a list of key things to
talk out with your future spouse (faith based by Julie
Ferwerder)
link
- Is this the one? a checklist for a future
spouse (faith based by Julie Ferwerder)
link
National Healthy Marriage Resource Center launched April 2006 www.healthymarriageinfo.org
Articles & News
Does Premarital Education Make a Difference?
- Nearly one-third (31%) of currently married individuals
reported somesort of premarital education experience.
- The percentage of individuals who received premarital
education has increased from 22% in the 1960s, to 32% in the
1980s, and 44% in the recent period.
- Premarital education is associated with roughly a 30% decline
in the odds of divorce for the couple.
- The amount of time a couple spends in premarital education
positvely effects the couple's relationship. The longer a couple
spent in premarital education (up to 10 hours, and 20 hours
respectively), marital conflict decreased, and marital
satisfaction increased.
- Individuals who participated in premarital education reported
a higher level of marital satisfaction then couples who did not
participate in premarital education.
from "Premarital Education,
Marital Quality, and Marital Stability: Findings From a Large,
Random Household Survey" by Scott Stanley, Paul Amato,
Christine Johnson, and Howard Markman. Journal of
Family Psychology 2006, Vol 20, No.1, pgs. 117-126
Other links: http://www.bridesight.com
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