Relationship Skills Classes
(Based on research-based national programs that get proven results)

• “Romance, Rice and Reality”  workshop for ALL couples based on PREP approach as seen on Oprah, 20/20 etc.  Outcomes include higher couple satisfaction, improved communication, intimacy, reduced conflict and 33% fewer break-ups. (also available: Christian-PREP: “A Lasting Promise” teaching the same skills from a Christian perspective for churches)
• "Love Thinks" by PICK a Partner for singles   ... or "How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk (or Jerkette)" program teaches singles dating strategies for healthy relationships:   "how to follow your heart, without losing your mind."
• Within My Reach (PREP for individuals)  a relationship skills program developed by PREP especially targeting low income individuals. go to www.withinmyreach.com/ or  www.PREPinc.com for additional information.
• PAiiRS - Psycho-Educational program taking couples deeper into intimate relationships
• Lunch & Learn - Healthy Relationships mini workshops for corporations and HR departments    
  

Training for Professionals, Clergy, and Mentor Couples in Relationship Inventories

• PREPARE/ENRICH  Relationship Inventory for Pre-marital preparation or for Enrichment with Exersizes.
• FOCCUS/REFOCCUS  Relationship Inventory for Pre-marital preparation or for Enrichment with Exersizes. Often used by Mentor Couples.
• Start a Marriage Mentor Program in your congregation

Training for Fathers

• How to be more involved with their children with emphasis on relationship with wife and/or child’s mother.     
• "BOOT CAMP FOR NEW DADS",  a highly acclaimed program for new and expecting dads. Unique in that "Rookies" (expectant dads) learn from "Veterans" (Dads who bring their infant child to class) and a "Coach" (trained facilitator and experienced Dad)   Link here for information.

Urban Focus

• Relationship education for Richmond's most underserved communities through social services and private/public grants.

Annual Event: Celebrate Marriage Week  a series of training and awareness events throughout the region.

• To celebrate and promote healthy marriages in our community. February 7-14 (Valentines Day Week)
  

Public Awareness

• Brochures including:
• “10 Things to Consider Before Walking Down the Aisle”
• “What You Need to Know About Living Together”
• “10 Ways to be a Dynamite Dad”
• “Questions Kids Ask About Sex...and How Parents Can Respond” TV spots highlighting the importance of marriage
• TV PSA "Marriage, it matters more than you know"  with COMCAST as media sponsor
• *Community Marriage Policy^TM - a document signed by many of the region’s clergy and community leaders affirming the importance of healthy marriage and commitment to helping couples prepare and enrich their relationships          * Trademark property of MarriageSavers.com

These programs/information have received financial support from the Anthem, Community Foundation, Dominion foundation, Parker Foundation, Equity Concepts, Ukrop's Supermarkets, First Market Bank, SunTrust, Trinity United Methodist Church, Third and St Giles Presbyterian Church, First Baptist Endowement, Episcopal Diocese of Va, Catholic Diocese of Richmond Respect Life, First Shiloh Baptist Church, and other businesses, congregations, and individuals.