New Classes!

August

What:   PREPARE For A Lifetime
When:   3 Saturdays, August 7th, 14th, &  21st
Time:   9:30 am – 11:00 am
Cost:   $200 per couple
Location:   McLean, Virginia Office

September

What:   PREPARE For A Lifetime
When:   3 Saturdays, Sept. 11th, 18th, & 25th
Time:   9:30 am – 11:00 am
Cost:   $200 per couple
Location:   McLean, Virginia Office

More classes will be coming this October! Call now for more information!

Class Details

These classes are open to nearly and newly married couples.  You must register in advance and space is limited.  The classes are taught by me, Erin Morey, LMFT, and are located in my office in McLean, Virginia.  The classes will include the PREPARE workbook and light refreshments and snacks will be served.  If you would like to also complete the PREPARE Inventory, you may do so for an additional $40 per couple.

Contact me for more information and to register.  Also, see what participants are saying about the classes on my Testimonials page.

 

Class Outline

Day 1

  • Identify Strength & Growth Areas
  • Communication Skills: assertiveness training, active listening, creating a wish list, daily dialogue and compliments, talking through the tough stuff, increasing intimacy through communication

Day 2

  • Personal Stress Profile: balancing priorities
  • Expectations Management
  • Conflict Resolution: 10 steps for resolving conflict, protecting fun and friendship, ground rules for fighting fair, forgiveness

Day 3

  • Financial Management: financial goals, creating a budget, meaning of money
  • Love & Intimacy: love languages, sexual vs. sensual
  • Family of Origin & Family Planning: family map, couple map, closeness vs. flexibility