Marriage 3.0

Revive - Restore - Renew

A concentrated weekend of learning how to create a successful marriage and practicing new skills

 

[Prior to coming you will be required to take an online inventory ($35/couple). Consider it "lab" work before seeing your doctor.]

 

Day 1. 

 

Check in by 6:00 p.m. 

Join Barb and Dick preparing dinner. 

Time to relax and get acquainted.

 

After dinner, we will review the weekend schedule and send you to your cottage with an assignment: Exploring Marital Expectations.

Day 2. 

Arise and shine to a hearty breakfast

at the Iveys.

 

Day based on the results of your online inventories and your expectations homework.

 

Topics we will explore:

• Family of origin (Yes, it matters!)

• Why did you choose your mate?

• Stages of relationships

• Behavior transformation 

• Effective communication (How we speak and the words we use are key.)

• Conflict resolution

• Traditions/dates/celebrations

• Sex and affection – re-romancing

• Equalitarian roles

• Finances

• Video presentations—Biblical principles

 

Practice sessions on communication and conflict resolution skills.

 

Saturday Night: Date Night—On your own for dinner, “I remember when...” game

Day 3. 

Breakfast—Reflect and Remember

• 1-on-1 coaching

• Additional skills practice

• Accountability partners

• Covenant agreement – “I am all in”

Take Home—Call to Action   

• Access to the Iveys for tune-ups 

• as needed

• Homework assignments

• Empowerment to create a marriage you want to live in...no one leaves a loving relationship. 

 

At the end of our time together, we expect you to: 

 

Leave with the realistic expectation that you will be able to get what you want from your relationship.