Oprah/ Dallas Couples/Unmarried Mothers - Edin/Joe Beam/Pleasure/ROUNDTABLES -5/05

Thu May 5 14:46:20 EDT 2005

- OPRAH ON AFFAIRS TODAY, MAY 5
- DALLAS/FT WORTH: LOOKING FOR COUPLES
- UNMARRIED MOTHERS ON NPR: KATHY EDIN AND MARIA KEFELAS
- JOE BEAM ON FOCUS ON THE FAMILY RADIO
- PLEASURE MARRIAGES
- ROUNDTABLES AT THE SMART MARRIAGES CONFERENCE

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- DALLAS/FT WORTH: LOOKING FOR COUPLES

Another chance to help. The Dallas Morning News is doing a follow-up based
on the NY Times Science section article that examined the effectiveness of
marital therapy. They want to interview:

> a husband/wife or divorced couple or individuals that had a less than
> satisfying experience w/ marital therapy -- found the therapist to be less
> than supportive of their marriage; weren't pleased with the "spilling your
> guts" aspect; didn't find it helpful in strengthening their marriage.  We can
> use first names only if that makes folks more comfortable. If they can compare
> that with a later experience with marriage education, that would be
> interesting but is not necessary.

If you can help or know of a couple that might be able to help, by Wed May
11, please contact:

Eric Aasen
The Dallas Morning News
214-977-8354
eaasen at dallasnews.com

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- UNMARRIED MOTHERS ON NPR: KATHY EDIN AND MARIA KEFELAS

Diane,
I listened last night to the Kojo Namde Show on NPR -- it was
great! Lots of lessons, challenges and opportunities for us. The caller's
questions/comments were interesting, too.
John Crouch

The show can be downloaded or ordered at this site:
Unmarried Mothers
http://www.wamu.org/programs/kn/05/05/04.php

Guest host: Frank Stasio
One out of every three American children are born out of wedlock. Hear about
new research that reveals the surprising reasons why poor women consciously
choose to have kids long before they're ready to commit to marriage.

Guests
Kathryn Edin, professor of sociology at the University of Pennsylvania;
co-author of "Promises I Can Keep: Why Poor Women Put Motherhood Before
Marriage"

Maria Kefelas, professor of sociology at St. Joseph's University; co-author
of "Promises I Can Keep: Why Poor Women Put Motherhood Before Marriage."

Listen with Real Player
http://www.wamu.org/audio/kn/05/05/k2050504.ram

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- JOE BEAM ON FOCUS ON THE FAMILY RADIO

Joe Beam will be featured on Focus on the Family's Weekend Magazine radio
program throughout the month of May discussing how his program is building
stronger marriages and saving those in trouble.     To find your local
station and program time visit:
http://www.family.org/fmedia/weekend/a0036259.cfm

You can also hear Joe Beam at his workshop at the Smart Marriages
Conference: 

> 605 - Sunday, June 26
> Family Dynamics: New Beginning Weekends
> Joe Beam
> Learn how the ³Falling in Love² model combined with a dynamic group process
> transforms broken, on-the-brink couples in turn-around ³New Beginning²
> weekends. For more info: http://www.savemymarriage.com

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- PLEASURE MARRIAGES
Diane, 
What do you make of this?  "Pleasure Marriages" - sure is an intriguing
headline but it's not what you think.
EJ

> Pleasure marriages' regain popularity in Iraq
> <http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/iraq/2005-05-04-pleasure-marriage_x.htm>
> USA Today - USA

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- ROUNDTABLES AT THE SMART MARRIAGES CONFERENCE

Diane, 
Do you have a schedule available somewhere of the Morning Roundtables at
this year's conference?  I like planning my schedule in advance and want to
make as many of these as I can fit in.  I think you should also remind the
list that the Roundtables are a wonderful way to expand your contacts and
knowledge. I find them extremely useful and enjoyable.
Jeff 

I second that emotion, the feedback on the Roundtables is always
over-the-top positive -- apparently it's well worth getting up early to
attend.  Also, note that there are afternoon Roundtables on Fri and Sunday.
Also, note that you do NOT need to register for these in advance or be
members of any group or community to attend them.  They are open to all
conference attendees.  Just show up.  Bring coffee and a bagel if you don't
have time to eat breakfast first.

Please note that you DO need to reserve a place in advance for the ACF
(Administration for Children and Families) Consults. These are small group
consultations and are kept small to keep them effective.

> ACF SMALL GROUP CONSULTS:
> Meet with Bill Coffin of the Administration for Children and Family
> (ACF)  to ask your questions about establishing and funding a Healthy Marriage
> Initiative in your community. Thurs, Fri and Sat, 7:30-8:30am and Sun 5-6pm.
> Groups limited to 20 people. To reserve, email bcoffin at acf.hhs.gov OR,
> register on site at the ACF exhibit on a space-available basis.

ROUNDTABLES:

7:30-8:15am - Thursday, June 23
Latino    
Clergy/Laity    
Military    
Native American    
ACF Consult        

7:30-8:30am - Friday, June 24
Latino    
Clergy/Laity    
Military    
Asian     
Refugees    
CMPs/McManus    
Therapist Registry/Doherty
ACF Consult        

5:45-6:45pm - Friday, June 24
Legislative/Crouch 
African American   
Native American    
Refugees    

7:30-8:30am - Saturday, June 25
Latino    
Clergy/Laity    
Military Military  
African American   
Asian Asian     
Abstinence    
CMPs/McManus    
Therapist Registry/Doherty
ACF Consult        

5-6pm - Sunday, June 26
CMPs/McManus    
ACF Consult        

Room locations will be available in the on-site packets AND on sign-boards.
Pick up a packet when you arrive at the conference.

Pre-registration is required for the ACF Consults.
Registration is NOT required for the Roundtables, just show up.

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