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About Intro to Marriage
This class is for seriously dating, engaged or newly married couples. Using the Prepare-Enrich assessment and curriculum, each couple will receive:
– an individualized couple report describing your relationship strengths and growth areas
– lessons designed to plan your successful marriage
– 20 minute individualized relationship coaching session via Skype
– marriage resource guide

Class topics will include:
– marital expectations
– relationship roles
– love & intimacy
– money
– personality differences
– children & blended families
– conflict resolution

This class is limited to six couples. It will be a mix of lecture, couple exercises, and group activities. Don’t worry – this is not group therapy. You will not be expected to share your innermost thoughts and feelings. You can talk as much or as little as you want.

Same-sex couples are welcome!

Location
111 Windel Drive Suite 205
Raleigh, NC 27609

Presented by Natasha Crawford

Visit MarriageAccademy.net for more information

Creating A More Intimate Marriage

A Small Group Study

God created sexuality to reveal Himself and the value He places on intimate relationships.  Learning how God uses this metaphor will enhance the long-term relationship of covenant marriage.  In this 10-week study, led by Dr. Debbie Neel and Rev. Bob Stancil, married couples will gain biblical and practical insights about healthy sexual intimacy and learn ways of enhancing their love life.

In a safe and respectful environment, this study for couples will be based on the book A Celebration of Sex by Dr. Doug Rosenau with the accompanying Guidebook.  Doug was the speaker at our 2005 conference on Sexual Intimacy God’s Way.  Debbie Neel, who works closely with Doug and was instrumental in writing the Guidebook, is a licensed psychologist and certified Christian sex therapist.  Bob, as a pastoral counselor, also provides leadership to various aspects of the Providence marriage ministry.

The group will meet on Wednesdays beginning January 6 in Room 637 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.  A charge of $40 per couple will cover the various books and study materials. For information, call Bob Stancil (919-326-3000).  Register online at www.pray.org/marriage.  Limited space.      Childcare is available by reservation: www.pray.org/sonstation

General Study Topics:

Increasing our knowledge about sexuality:

  • A Biblical Perspective of Sexuality
  • Essentials for an Intimate Marriage
  • Uniquely Male and Female & Sexual Myths

Enhancing our pleasure:

  • Lovemaking Cycle
  • Emotional Pleasure & Romance
  • Desire & Frequency
  • Physical Enjoyment & Mutuality

Creating passionate intimacy:

  • Making Love to Your Wife
  • Making Love to Your Husband
  • Affair-Proofing Your Marriage

One Day Marriage Enhancement /Divorce-Prevention Retreat

This unique workshop focuses mostly on MARRIAGE:

  • Identify the top 5 “Love Busters” and “Love Boosters”
  • Learn about the four danger signs – top reasons that marriages are weakened or even destroyed.
  • Enhance communication – really learn to LISTEN and understand your partner
  • Problem Solve and effectively use conflict resolution techniques
  • Keep conflict discussions calm and deepen your understanding of each other
  • Bring the spark back into your relationship and spice up your intimacy
  • Stay connected even when the “in love” feeling fades
  • Strengthen your friendship
  • Protect your marriage from infidelity

And a little bonus on PARENTING:

  • Be an effective team to parent your “kids” whether they’re young or grown
  • How to resolve differing parenting style
  • How to get out of the trap of giving your children all of your “best” and having nothing left for your spouse

When: Saturday October 24th 9:00 – 4:00 (one hour for lunch -included)

Where: Office of Kristen Wynns, Ph.D., PLLC

1135 Kildaire Farm Rd., Suite 200, Cary NC 27511

Who Should Attend:This workshop is open to all couples – married and unmarried, straight or gay.

Presenter: This workshop will be presented by licensed psychologist, Dr. Kristen Wynns, who specializes in couples, children, adolescents, and families.  Dr. Wynns offers a unique workshop that combines practical tools and advice for relationship enhancement, as well as parenting tips and strategies.

Cost: $399 per couple.  $150 deposit required to reserve your spot.

To Register: Call 805-0182 or email kristen@wynnsfamilypsychology.com

Space is limited so call now to reserve a spot for you and your partner!  To learn more about Kristen Wynns, Ph.D. or to read FAQ’s about this workshop visit kristenwynns.com