Better than chocolates! - 2/04

[Smart Marriages ®]

subject: Better than chocolates!  - 2/04

from: Smart Marriages®

Valentine's Day is upon us.  Surprise your honey with the most romantic gift
of all, a marriage education class - a way to make your good thing, better.
There is nothing more romantic than walking into one of these classes
hand-in-hand.  

Here are some of the classes for Feb, March, April listed on the Smart
Marriages Directory. There are many more listed - visit the directory to see
classes listed all the way through next year - plan now for a summer
"marriage vacation" or an anniversary present.  And, if you don't see a
class listed - dates/location near you, check the headquarters offices.

I'll also list training courses as I've been inundated since yesterday's
article in USA Today with questions on where people can get trained.

We're getting lots of visits to the Directory.  Now's the time to list your
courses.  Listing directions are on the Directory.

 - diane  


Alaska/Hawaii Cruise Workshops
Study with the masters, improve your work with couples and
earn 14 CEU's, as you experience the wonders of Alaska or
Hawaii. Don't miss this unique opportunity to update your skills by
attending cutting edge workshops presented by  John Gottman
or Susan Johnson.  Far from phones and distractions, you'll
enjoy growing professionally with a prestigious group of colleagues
in a relaxing environment.
Cruise Hawaii with John Gottman
 March 28 - April 4
Toll free 877-200-4722, Pat#39 or Julie#53
EMail: horstman.ttc at cruizeco.com
Web: www.cruizeco.com

PAIRS: Passage to Intimacy  - Western Carribean Cruise
Nov 20 - 25, New Orleans - Cozumel - Costa Maya.
Want a great reason to give thanks this year?  Join us for fun in the sun
before the holidays.  Take home a new set of healthy relationship skills to
strengthen your marriage and family.  Melissa Peck 225-266-2301 or
Email: mlpeck41 at hotmail.com

PAIRS in New York City!
PAIRS Passage to Intimacy Weekend workshop
April 24 - 25, $600 per couple, Carolyn Perla.
212-769-1837 
Email: Cperla8 at aol.com

PREP at NYU Child Study Center (Prevention and Relationship Enhancement
Program),
Matthew Cruger, Director
We brought PREP to the East Coast! Two-Week (15 Hour) Intensive Courses,
One-Day Skills Workshops. Learn to communicate, solve problems, identify
hidden issues, while maximizing fun, friendship, and sensuality!
**Schedule:
One-Day Skills Workshops: 10am-6pm, $175 per couple.
Feb 8, May 16.
NYU Medical Center
550 First Ave
New York, New York 10016
212-263-8720 (convenient to New Jersey and Connecticut - the tri-state
area.)
Email: crugem01 at med.nyu.edu


AS FEATURED IN YESTERDAY'S USA TODAY:

COUPLE COMMUNICATION I teaches you and your partner the Awareness Wheel and
 Listening Cycle as practical tools to: spot and change breakdowns in
 communication; speak constructively using six talking skills; listen
 accurately and productively by applying five listening skills; and resolve
 conflicts by building mutual agreements.  Taught in-group or
 privately.  Builds stronger relationship.  600,000 couples worldwide have
 taken this well-researched program developed at the University of
Minnesota. 
Become a Couple Communication instructor at the Dallas Smart Marriages
conference - training institute July 7 & 8.
** Schedule - Cities and Dates for Couple Communication I:
4 week class (meets one week-night for 4 weeks) beginning on:
Cupertino, California: Mar 23
Chico, California: Mar 1; Apr 5
Carol Stream, Illinois: Apr 6
Park Ridge, Illinois: Apr 15
Fort Wayne, Indiana: Mar 10; Apr 7
Canton, Massachusetts: Mar 3
Rochester, Minnesota: Mar 2
Reno, Nevada: Apr 29
Milwaukee, Oregon: Mar 4
Chantilly, Virginia:  Apr 16
4 week class (meets Sundays) beginning on:
Lincoln, Nebraska: Feb 29
Asheville, North Carolina: Feb 29
Reno, Nevada: Mar 14
2 Sat format (meets Sat mornings two weeks in a row) beginning on:
Scottsdale, Arizona: Apr 24
Hayward, California: Mar 27
Canada - Guelph, Ontario: Feb 14
Toll free 800-328-5099
Interpersonal Communication Programs, Inc
30772 Southview Dr #200
Evergreen, Colorado 80439
Email: icp at comskills.com
Web: www.couplecommunication.com - click for additional information
on the program and instructors


COUPLE COMMUNICATION II builds on COUPLE COMMUNICATION I (see above).
This new, advanced program will help you and your partner increase intimacy,
reduce tensions, and manage differences as you create good times together
by: Initiating and responding to change positively; creating a
"collaborative operating system" for making decisions, setting priorities;
Managing your own anger constructively; Responding to your partner's anger
effectively;  Understanding phases of your relationship; Aligning your
values, goals, and plans as a partnership.
** Schedule: 
1 week end class (meets Fri & Sat)
Chico, California: Mar 26
5 week class (meets Tues evenings) beginning on:
Carol Stream, Illinois: Feb 10
4 week class (meets Sun)
Chantilly, Virginia: Mar 7
Toll free 800-328-5099
Interpersonal Communication Programs, Inc
30772 Southview Dr #200
Evergreen, Colorado 80439
Email: icp at comskills.com
Web: www.couplecommunication.com
click for additional information on the program and instructors


COUPLE COMMUNICATION I & II Instructor Training
Expand your work with couples by learning how to teach two practical,
educational programs: the award-winning COUPLE COMMUNICATION I and
new/advanced COUPLE COMMUNICATION II (see descriptions above).  Workshop
covers conceptual presentations, live and video skills demonstration,
practice skill/process coaching using skills mats with real issues, plus
strategies to successfully market and deliver COUPLE COMMUNICATION using
various design formats.  Content is integrated with theory and research. CEs
available. 
Workshop presenter: Sherod Miller, PhD, co-developer.
"H" "T" COUPLE COMMUNICATION I & II Instructor Training
**Schedule - Cities/Dates:
Orlando, Florida, Feb 20-21;
Orange County, California, Mar 12-13;
Chattanooga, Tennessee, Apr 16-17;
Dallas, Texas, Jul 7-8, Smart Marriages Pre-Conference Institute;
For fees, materials and certification:
Interpersonal Communication Programs, Inc
30772 Southview Dr #200
Evergreen, Colorado 80439
Toll-free: 800-328-5099
Email: icp at comskills.com
Web: www.couplecommunication.com/instructortraining


Relationship Enhancement (RE) Program
Bernard Guerney, Director
Award-winning research proves RE to be exceptionally effective. Couples
learn 9 skills designed to: increase mutual understanding and emotional
responsiveness; resolve conflicts; establish new, more satisfying patterns
of interpersonal behaviors; and enhance relationships with children and
co-workers. Couples' dialogue  skill-coaching are conducted privately.
Weekend group or one-couple instruction, or phone-coached, home-study
program available.   Participant's manual available in Spanish.
**Schedule: Relationship Enhancement Couples Weekend Workshop:
Bethesda, Maryland Weekend Workshops: $350 per couple:
2004: Feb 7-8, March 6-7, April 3-4
Lexington/Frankfort, Kentucky Workshops for Couples 1 Sat, plus
free follow-up session: $100 per couple:
Feb 27, March 26
4400 East-West Hwy 
Bethesda, Maryland 20904-4501
301-986-1479 
800-432-6454 
Email: niremd at nire.org
Web:www.nire.org 


PAIRS: Practical Application of Relationship Skills
Lori Gordon, PhD, PAIRS Foundation
PAIRS, established in 1975, has been highly acclaimed in the media
and by hundreds of satisfied couples for its success in teaching practical
skills, fostering intimate connections, and building and rebuilding great
relationships. Programs range from one day to the hallmark 16-week
Mastery Program and are effective with couples at any stage from
premarital to deeply troubled. Classes across the country and around
the world. See website for program descriptions, media coverage, research,
schedule of couples classes and leader training opportunities.
**Schedule: 
Special Instructor Training at the Dallas Smart Marriages Conference, July
6, 7 & 8. 
Christian PAIRS & Military PAIRS training at Dallas Smart Marriages July 12.
PAIRS training conducted as four, 4-day modules. Take one or all four.
Level I:  March 18-21 Washington DC
Level II:  Mar 7 - 12  Philadelphia PA
Toll free: 888-724-7748
Email: PAIRSoffice at aol.com
Web: www.pairs.com (for a list of professional trainings and class
opportunities around the world.)



Active Relationships
Kelly Simpson, MA Psyc, LMFT,CSC
Teaching Active Relationships Skills Programs, PAIRS, and Prepare/Enrich
programs for communication enhancement, conflict resolution, intimacy, money
and anger management, and sensuality/sexuality. Programs range from one day
to five months in length for singles or couples in any stage of
relationship. This center also provides Premarital and Marital Assessment
and Planning, training for mental health professionals and faith-based
communities to teach Active Relationships Skills Programs. For information
on communication skills courses for businesses see website. Active
Relationships Instructor Training, Smart Marriages Conference July 12 & 13.
**Schedule in Dallas 8:30am - 5:30pm:
Active Romance and Intimacy: Feb 13-15.
Active Money Personalities: March 6 & 7.
Active Relationships for Young Adults: March 19 & 20.
Active Living to Keep Love Strong: April 3.
Travis AFB, 8am - 5pm:
Active Money Personalities: March 29 & 30.
Active Military Reunions: March 31.
9400 North Central Expressway, #310
Dallas, Texas 75231
214-369-5717 
Email: Ksimpson at swbell.net
Web: www.ActiveRelationships.com

The Cana Institute: Caring for the Soul of Marriage and Family
Bridget Brennan, MA, MA, President and Jerome Shen, PhD Cana Institute
guides and directs couples toward vibrant marriages by helping them
comprehend the dynamics between the Spiritual and problem-solving components
of marriage. It is a both/and: Marriage is a Mystery to be lived but there
are a variety of problems to solve in order to be able to cherish the
Mystery. Marriage, Personal Development and Singles seminars and retreats
offered nationally. Life is Energy Seminars for Corporations.
Presenting at the Dallas Smart Marriages Conference.
**Schedule: in St. Louis, Missouri unless noted.
Marriage Preparation: Feb 21-22, March 20-21
Second Marriage Preparation: Feb 28-29
Growing in Love with One Another, Growing in Love with God: March 12-14
Derby, NY 
314-832-0512 
Email: joy at canainstitute.org
Web: www.canainstitute.org(for program schedule)

Marriage Alive Programs
Two video-based programs literally in a box! 10 Great Dates
is a fun innovative approach to marriage education and
Second Half of Marriage renews empty nest marriages. Each
10-session program is skill-based, interactive and easy to lead.
No training required. Easy-to-follow leader¹s guide. Program
developers David & Claudia Arp are authors of over 30 books
and lead Marriage Alive seminars in the U.S. and Europe.
Resources from engaged through empty nest.  More info:
Presenting at the Dallas Smart Marriages Conference.
** Marriage Alive seminar schedule:
Feb 20-22 Houston, Texas;
Feb 20-21 Galesburg, Illinois; March 5-6 Van Wert, Ohio; March 26-28 Huron,
Ohio; April 16-17 Houston, Texas; April 23-24 Kilgore, Texas;
For more info: 
Toll Free 888-690-6667 (Media Interviews 865-690-5887)
Email: Info at marriagealive.com
Website: www.marriagealive.org

WORLD CLASS MARRIAGE -
The Technology for Relationship Success,
by Patty Howell & Ralph Jones. Highly acclaimed workshops
for couples--safe, empowering & romantic. Learn the 16 Pillars -- a
research-based approach that fosters relationship and personal growth.
U.S., Mexico & Europe.  Supported by World Class Marriage book
by Howell & Jones published in U.S., Holland, Hungary, France,
Mexico, Russia, China; Germany, Poland, Italy in 2004.
Register for WCM workshops and puchase book on website.
** Schedule in San Diego, California:
WCM Workshop for Couples:  9 am - 6 pm, Sat & Sun
Feb14-15 --Special Valentine's Workshop-
$100 for first 100 couples to register
WCM Train-the Trainer Workshops--
Feb 17-18
Howell-Jones Trainings
Box 235287 
Encinitas, California 92023.
760-436-3960 
Email: HJTrainings at aol.com
Web: www.worldclassmarriage.com

Rita DeMaria, PhD, PAIRS Master Teacher, Director of PAIRS Programs
PREPARE/ENRICH Seminar Director at  Council for Relationships dedicated to
enhancing relationships: Divorce Prevention; Premarital Education; Marriage
and Stepfamily Education and Enrichment. Offers PAIRS, PREPARE/ENRICH, and
PARTNERS (ABA High School Curriculum) Courses focus on improving skills in
communication, sensuality/sexuality, problem-solving and conflict
management. Learn to "fight fairly," understand differences, increase
bonding, commitment and intimacy.  Presenting at the Dallas Smart Marriages
Conference. 
**Schedule: 
Free Previews for PAIRS "Relationship Road Map"
 Spring House: Feb  9, 13, 18, March 2, 15; Paoli: Feb 10, 24;
Wynnewood: Feb 2, 12, April 22;  Voorhees: Feb 13, 24;
University City: Feb 11, 25, March 10, 31
PAIRS Relationship Road Map: 8-weeks w/1 Sat: Wynnewood: Feb19-April 8 (Sat
Mar 13); 
Paoli: March 2 - April 27 (Sat Mar 27); Voorhees: March 9 -April 27 (Sat
April 3); 
Spring House: March 30 - May 18 (Sat April 24)
PREPARE/ENRICH Initial:  March 23
PREPARE/ENRICH Advanced: Feb 24
Box 738/921 Bethlehem Pike
Spring House, Pennsylvania 19477 (serving the Greater Philadelphia area)
Email: DrRita at marriagedoctor.com
WEB: www.marriagedoctor.com

Institute for Family Education (Baltimore, Maryland)
Susan Townsend, PhD, Director
A non profit education center established to provide the knowledge
and skills necessary to develop sustainable, supportive and healthy
relationships specific to individuals, couples and families.  The
courses are educational and fun and are taught in classroom settings.
The skills are practical, effective, easy and user-friendly.
Presenting at the Smart Marriages Dallas Conference.
**Schedule: 
Powerful Parenting: Strengthening the Parent-Child Bond
8-week workshops: 
March 10- April 28, Weds, 7-9pm
Hot Monogamy Workshop
Feb 7-8,  9am - 5pm
Powerful Partners: A PAIRS Program
March 6 - 7, 9am - 5pm
210 W. Pennsylvania Avenue #200
Towson, Maryland 21204
410-825-2332 
Email: info at familyed.org
Web: www.familyed.org


Pacific Family Life and PAIRS Program
Charlotte Dyck, MA and Bill Dyck, MA Master Pairs teachers and trainers,
marriage and family specialists and educators. Married 42 years, began PFL
in 1980 in Vancouver and have taught 19  semester PAIRS courses in last nine
years. PAIRS is an educational,  relationship skills training course
covering communication, personal history, emotional re-education,
differences, sensuality and sexuality and conflict resolution. It is taught
one weekend a month for six months.  One, two and four day short are also
available. 
**Vancouver Course Schedule and Dates
Feb 6-8  -  Pairs Hallmark semester 6-month course begins.
Feb 20-22  -  Love and Romance Weekend  Fri. eve to Sun. pm
Mar 10-14  - Pairs Couple Course: 4-day accelerating learning program
Free Monthly 3 hr eve seminar & preview:
"How to Develop an Extraordinary Love Relationship"
2109-11871 Horseshoe Way
Richmond, BC Canada V7A5H5
Email: info at pacificfamilylife.com
Web: www.pacificfamilylife.com


PAIRS in CALIFORNIA, HAWAII and YOUR LOCATION!
HeartPath: Conscious Communication
Debra Greene, PhD teaches PAIRS (Practical Application of  Intimate
Relationship Skills) tools that turn conflict into connection and deepen
understanding. PAIRS provides enhancement and maintenance for good
relationships and break-up prevention for relationships that are faltering.
Programs range from one day to four months in length for couples and singles
at any stage of relationship.  We also provide phone consultations and
relationship coaching for PAIRS, couples retreats on Maui, and conscious
communication programs for schools, the workplace, and healthcare settings.
Details on website.
**Schedule:
PAIRS Passage to Intimacy Weekend: 9am - 6pm:
Oakland, California: Feb 28 & 29
Maui, Hawaii: May 8-9
808-874-6441
Email:  info at HeartPath.org
Web:  www.HeartPath.org

TWOgether, Inc.
Chicago¹s premier full-service resource for committed couples, TWOgether
teaches you step-by-step ways to remove any obstacles that interfere with
your enjoyment of each other. That is our passion!  For almost two decades,
Dan Haycraft, MD and Meg Haycraft, MSW  (PAIRS trained leaders) have
dedicated themselves personally and professionally to helping couples
through every stage of their relationships. TWOgether¹s services include
Relationship Assessments, Introductory and Advanced workshops, telephone
coaching and private skills training. Gift certificates are available.
**Schedule in Chicago, Illinois:
Passage to Intimacy: 10am-6pm,  March 20 & 21 $500 per couple.
TWOgether, Inc.
9669 Kenton  #209
Skokie, Illinois 60076
847-920-9444
Email: info at twogether.org
Web: www.twogether.org


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