| Session 1 Outline |
| 1. Lecture 1: |
Foundations: 45"
Program Format
Oneness in marriage |
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| 2. Consultant 1: |
First meeting. Discuss goals. 15"
If program were successful for you, how would things be different?
If not successful, what would that mean? |
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| 3. Lecture 2: |
Handling Conflict 35"
withdrawal and escalation
gender patterns
invalidation
safety and structure
Speaker/Listener Technique
Role Play |
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| 4. Consultant 2: |
Speaker/Listener Technique 30"
practice |
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| 5. Homework: |
Speaker/Listener 5"
What is Christian Marriage?
Topics to discuss. |
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Session 2 Outline |
| 1. Consultant 1: |
Review homework 10" |
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| 2. Lecture 1: |
Miscommunication and filters 25" |
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| 3. Consultant 2: |
Speaker/Listener, low conflict issue 30" |
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| 4. Lecture 2: |
Expressing criticism constructively 20"
specific statements
role play for group |
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| 5. Consultant 3: |
Speaker/Listener and gripes 30"
XYZ practice |
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| 6. With Group: |
Introduce Spiritual & Relationship Expectations Homework 10" |
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| 7. Homework: |
Expectations Workbook
Continued Speaker/Listener practice |
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Session 3 Outline |
| 1. Consultant 1: |
Review Homework 10" |
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| 2. Lecture 1: |
Solving Problems and Disagreements 30"
Couple Meeting Structure |
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| 3. Consultant 1: |
Problem Solving 55" |
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| 4. Lecture 2: |
Ground Rules for Handling Conflict 25" |
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| 5. Homework: |
Problem Solving Ground Rules |
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Session 4 Outline |
| 1. Consultant 1: |
Review homework 15"
Implementing Ground Rules |
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| 2. Lecture 1: |
Expectations 20" |
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| 3. Consultant 2: |
Discuss Expectations Workbook 30" |
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| 4. Lecture 2: |
Hidden Agendas/Issues and Events 25" |
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| 5. Consultant 2: |
Discuss Hidden Agendas 30" |
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| 6. Homework: |
Discuss more expectations
Vision for marriage |
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Session 5 Outline |
| 1. Consultant 1: |
Review homework 10" |
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| 2. Lecture 1: |
Commitment in Marriage 35"
AGAPE love |
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| 3. Break: |
10" |
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| 4. Lecture 2: |
Forgiveness 30" |
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| 5. Consultant 2: |
Forgiveness Exercise 35" |
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| 6. Homework: |
Forgiveness
Discuss and explore commitment |
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Session 6 Outline |
| 1. Consultant 1: |
Review homework and other matters 10" |
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| 2. Lecture 1: |
Preserving Fun, Friendship and Physical Oneness 30" |
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| 3. Consultant 2: |
Entering the Blessings, Friendship and Fun 25" |
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| 4. Lecture 2: |
Spiritual Oneness 30" |
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| 5. Couple Alone: 20" |
Discuss issues about spiritual and physical
intimacy, in private. We suggest they pray together sometime in this interval. Consultants are available for consultation, extra practice, etc. |
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| 6. Lecture 3: |
Use or Lose, Goodbyes 10" |
For Trained PREP Leaders Only
