Designing Dynamic Stepfamilies
This program, which teaches relationship skills, is designed for those in stepfamilies, individuals considering remarriage, divorced people with children, and marriage education professionals.  Eight-part VHS/DVD series teaches communication skills, money management strategies, step-parenting discipline approaches, and how to create meaningful stepfamily bonds as a couple and with stepchildren. Videos come with a study guide, which is available in secular and Christian versions.Couples can use the videos and study guide on their own or together with other couples in a workshop, conference, or small group setting sponsored by a community organization or church.  Few challenges in life are more difficult than bringing the pieces of two broken families together. Past hurts, high hopes, pre-existing relationships, and different backgrounds can make this task incredibly tough.  Knowing what to expect and what is normal for a stepfamily can reduce the pressure of unrealistic expectations. Understanding the territory and the skills required to negotiate the journey can facilitate the new family`s development and promote more lasting success.
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Family Wellness
Teaches communication and problem-solving skills, values, and money management for couples and families in a multi-day workshop.  Provides additional content for specialized circumstances, including stepfamilies, parent and in-laws, domestic violence, parenting, military deployment and incarceration.  Facilitators include school personnel, teachers, ministers, mental health and employee assistance workers who are certified through a 40-hour training course. Advanced certification also is available.
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Foccus/Refoccus
Foccus is an internationally used inventory designed to provide engaged couples and those working with them a Personalized Profile of what is needed in their marriage preparation process.  It is both a starting place for couple discussion and a map of what issues need time and attention, affirmation or problem solving.  Refoccus is a packet of five instruments that a married couple can use by themselves or as part of a weekend or five weekly evenings with other couples.  It is designed to fit the needs of couples that want to spend time and energy on their relationship and want some direction and skill building help in doing so.
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Married and Loving It!
The Married and Loving It! program is designed to strengthen marriage relationships by presenting the research findings about successful and happy couples to the general public. The purpose of Married and Loving It! is to:  Help couples identify communications skills including love languages, give couples guidelines for establishing a sound financial situation, address anger issues and conflict resolution in a marriage relationship, discuss the role of in-laws, extended family, and other factors that influence the marriage relationship, teach participants how to enjoy sharing their lives with each other.  Ten-session curriculum designed to teach couples practical knowledge and skills for building, establishing, and strengthening a healthy marriage.  Curriculum includes such topics as communication, finances, sources of anger, conflict resolution, and commitment.  Couples attend a 2-hour class one night a week for 5 weeks. In class, couples have an opportunity to interact with each other, fellow participants, and the instructor.
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PREP (Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program) – also available in a Christian version
Teaches specific techniques and practice of constructive communication and conflict resolution skills; helps couples clarify beliefs and expectations about relationships.   Taught by facilitators who have been trained through an 18-hour course.  Presented in various formats, including workshops, weekend workshops, weekly sessions, one-day workshops and self-guided materials such as video, audio, and books.
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Smart Steps for Stepfamilies
Research-based, 12 hour educational program designed for remarried couples, individuals about to enter a second marriage, and their children.  Smart Steps for Stepfamilies  focuses on building couple and family strengths and includes presentations, hands-on exercises, group discussions, and multimedia demonstrations.  Topics taught by knowledgeable and trained facilitators include understanding stepfamily development, defining roles and rules, step-parenting strategies, and navigating healthy co-parenting relationships.
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