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:
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Family of origin (Yes, it matters!)
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Why did you choose your mate?
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Stages of relationships
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Behavior transformation
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Effective communication (How we speak and the words we use are key.)
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Conflict resolution
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Traditions/dates/celebrations
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Sex and affection – re-romancing
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Equalitarian roles
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Finances
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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
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1-on-1 coaching
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Additional skills practice
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Accountability partners
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Covenant agreement – “I am all in”
Take Home—Call to Action
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Access to the Iveys for tune-ups
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as needed
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Homework assignments
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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.