THURS: Arps on Geraldo/ "1% Solution" Call/ IMAGO's New Program/ Love and McFadden Keynote - 8/06

Wed Sep 6 14:14:16 EDT 2006

- ARPS ON GERALDO ON EMPTY NESTERS
- "1% SOLUTION" INTRO CALL MOVED TO THURS SEPT 7
- IMAGO'S NEW "OUT OF THE BOX" PROGRAM FOR COUPLES
- BREAKING THE CYCLE OF DIVORCE: PAT LOVE AND KATHLEEN MCFADDEN KEYNOTE

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- ARPS ON GERALDO ON EMPTY NESTERS
Boomer marriages are THE hot topic.  Claudia and David Arp will appear on
"Geraldo at Large" tomorrow, Sept 7th talking about help for new empty
nesters. Geraldo at Large is on the Fox Network as well as some CBS
stations. To find local stations and air times visit:
http://www.geraldoatlarge.com/where-to-watch.php

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- "1% SOLUTION" INTRO CALL MOVED TO THURS SEPT 7

It seems there was a snafu around the Chris Gersten/FAMLI call scheduled for
Tues.  It's been rescheduled for Thurs.  Here is the info:

> The 1% Solution--How to get State TANF funds for your healthy marriage
> initiative.
> 
> FAMLI is hosting one final introductory conference call for those of you who
> could not participate in the August calls.
> 
> Sept 7, 2PM EST  - Note that you must register at http://www.famli.us to be
> notified of the toll free phone number and the access code.

For the agenda, visit:
http://lists101.his.com/pipermail/smartmarriages/2006-August/003129.html

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- IMAGO'S NEW "OUT OF THE BOX" PROGRAM FOR COUPLES

I've just reviewed and can highly recommend the new Imago program, ³Through
Conflict to Connection². The DVD-based program can be used ³right out of the
box² to lead small groups or is ideal for couples to use on their own, at
home.  It distills the essence of the Imago experience, includes footage of
actual couples to illustrated the exercises, and features the program
founders, Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt as well as other Imago
instructors.   

The $49.95 kit includes two copies of the exercise handbooks for couples.
For an additional $15, purchase the facilitator¹s guide to help you lead
three seminars based on the DVDs.  Order at 800-729-1121 or at:
http://www.gettingtheloveyouwant.com/connects  - diane

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- BREAKING THE CYCLE OF DIVORCE: PAT LOVE AND KATHLEEN MCFADDEN KEYNOTE

>> Hi Diane:
>> I purchased many of the Atlanta Smart Marriages conference recordings and
>> they are first class. Pat Love and her daughter, Kathleen, appeared to be
>> reading their remarks (Breaking the Cycle of Divorce). Are their speeches
>> posted on your website by any chance?
>> Dr. Alan M. Singer, Executive Director
>> Congregation Shearith Israel

>> Diane,
>> I attended the 2006 Smartmarriages conference and Pat Love and Kathleen
>> McFadden's ³Breaking the Cycle of Divorce² keynote Saturday (6/24/06), and
>> thought they were excellent.  I bought the recording and had my colleagues at
>> work listen to it.  We discussed how great it would be if we could give a
>> copy of the speeches to clients.  Is there any way you could post these on
>> your Smartmarriages website with permission to distribute?
>> Patrick Ward, PhD
>> Counseling & Wellness Center
>> www.counselingandwellnesscenter.com

These are just two of the MANY requests I've received asking for a
transcript of this keynote, one of the highest rated at the conference.  In
response, Pat and Kathleen have have made their remarks available and have
given permission to distribute their remarks, but please note that to do so,
you must include the credits at the bottom of any copies. Find the
transcripts at: http://www.smartmarriages.com/PatLove.BreakingCycle.html

If you would like to see the presentations video DVD or hear them on CD,
order #756-P7 at 800-241-7785. The keynote also includes John Van Epp on How
to Avoid Marrying a Jerk.

Pat's exciting new book, "How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About
It" co-authored with Steven Stosny, will be available in bookstores in Jan
2007.  You can advance order it on amazon at:
http://www.amazon.com/Improve-Marriage-Without-Talking-About/dp/0767923170/r
ef=sr_11_1/002-4736693-4643236?ie=UTF8

And, her annual Women's retreat is now taking reservations: "Transitions
Without Trauma, The 18th Annual Sisters of Santa Fe Women¹s Retreat"
Dec 1-3, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 12 hrs CE
This retreat is the best gift you can give to yourself or share with your
mother, daughter, sister or best friend!
Register at http://www.patlove.com

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