Prep is a
well-known, well-tested and well-liked relationship
education program for couples at all stages of
relationship. Singles and individuals can also
find benefit for all the relationships in your life. The workshop sessions focus on:
strengthening
communication skills / how to talk
without fighting or withdrawing
identifying
relationship risk factors and communication
danger signs
how
expectations and filters when listening can
sabotage the relationship
how to build fun
and friendship into the relationship
problem solving /
resolving conflict effectively and lovingly
handling
issues and upsets well
employing
ground rules when needed
enhancing intimacy
forgiveness -
what is it and what is it not?
reconciliation: what is it and what is it not?
How to reconcile.
Commitment:
the 2 faces of commitment; how to nurture
long-term success
Deadline to register:
Wed, Jan 30, 2008. Must pre-register with
Annette Carpien at 610-428-2755
or email annette@greatrelationshipstraining.com.
Date:
Feb 2, 2008,
9-5pm
Cost
includes workbook & all
materials.
Open to
individuals, couples and to pairs of people in other
relationships (siblings, friends, etc).
Individuals who
attend by themselves can be be paired up with one or
more individuals for skills practice. Open to
couples in any relationship stage and/ orientation who have a functional,
reasonably healthy relationship or are willing to
work to improve theirs.
Other
2-party relationships such as siblings, parent
and adult-child or friends could benefit and
participate, though 1 section in session 6,
Sensuality and Sexuality, might not apply.
Based on
up-to-date research, PREP is designed to teach
couples the skills and attitudes associated with
marital or relationship success and happiness, and
how to reduce the factors that cause distress and
unhappiness.
This workshop is
educational and experiential in nature, and
offers skill-building models and practice for
communication and relationship enhancement.
PREP is NOT designed
to address serious relationship or individual
problems such as domestic violence, substance
abuse/ addictions or other compulsive behaviors,
or mental health problems. This program is also
not a substitute for marriage counseling or
therapy, though it may be used in conjunction.
Is certified to facilitate 8 Habits of a
Successful Marriage by FranklinCovey.
leads relationship classes at LCCC, NCC, the New
Age Shop and other venues.
been trained
and certified as a Life Coach by Coach Training
Alliance.
was Keynote speaker at a women's event at Lehigh
U,
Has
hosted (and will host additional) Relationship Radio segment(s) at WDIY.
has been a
LOVE Coach for
4 years. Trained specifically to coach:
singles/singles-again,
dating and engaged couples,
committed/married couples, as well as a
marriage educator, and spiritually-oriented
Life Coach.
Annette is passionate
about helping people have lives and relationships
that are satisfying and thriving, and loves leading
relationship-enhancing programs.
Married
to Todd for 35 years through lots of joy and struggle, Annette has nominated her husband as the Most
Romantic Man of the Valley. Her marriage has
benefited well from her extensive relationship
training! It keeps getting better each year.
Annette can show you how!
Contact Information:
Annette Carpien coaching by phone or live in the Lehigh Valley of Pa.
PREP
COMMUNICATION SKILL BUILDING WORKSHOP, 
