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Stepfamilies

Researchers have found some good news and some bad news in regards to stepfamilies. The bad news is that the first three years can be so hard that the majority of couples end up divorcing. The good news is that for those who do make it to year five the families are generally stronger than traditional families. This probably has a lot to do with how much more stepfamilies have gone through together in those first five years.

Our goal is to help you become part of the good news stepfamily category. The most important step to achieve this goal is for you to form and sustain a healthy marriage.

If the foundation of a bridge is weak, then it will crumble under the stress of the loads that are put upon it. The same is true in stepfamilies. The foundation of a strong stepfamily is a strong marriage. In first time marriages the loads that are put on them are usually initially light and more time is given for the couple to form a solid marital foundation. This is generally not the case with stepfamilies. The loads are immediately heavy and if the marital relationship isn't solid then the whole structure crumbles quickly.

So, how do you form the type of marital foundation that will be able to withstand the pressures associated with stepfamilies? The key is to gain and implement the skills and knowledge that will allow you to quickly form and, most importantly, maintain a healthy marriage.

The following programs have been designed to help couples in stepfamilies to gain the skills and knowledge that will enable them to form and maintain a healthy marriage.

We highly recommend you become an informed consumer before you sign up for one of these programs. Possible questions you might ask include:

1. What is your experience and training in this program?

2. Is this program based on research and can you supply me with the references for the research articles it is based on?

3. What is the total cost for attending this program and how long does it last?

4. What are the specific relationship skills and knowledge taught in this program?

5. What are your expectations of us as participants?

6. Will any participant ever be asked or expected to share personal experiences in a group setting?

If you have a program to help couples in stepfamilies and would like it added to this list please please send us an email.



Program

Description

Dates and Location

Contact Information

Healthy Marriage Weight Loss Program This online program has been designed to help people attain and maintain a healthy weight, healthy marriage and healthy self. Online Click here to learn more about this program


Healthy Relationship Dating Program


Over 200 ideas of fun dates you can go on and strengthen your relationship at the same time.


Online

No cost


Click here to visit the Healthy Dating Program
Webpage
The Refugee & Immigrant Marriage & Family Support Services

PAIRS
This is a  collaborative program of Jewish Family & Career Services and 7 refugee-serving agencies providing multicultural and bilingual (15 languages including Farsi, Arabic, French, etc.) Marriage and Parenting education based on the PAIRS model to refugees and immigrants through support groups and referrals, marriage and parenting education and community mentoring. Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, and Atlanta

For current times and locations of workshops call 770-677-9454 or visit our website by clicking
here.
For more information call 770-677-9454 or click here to send an email.



Visit our website by clicking
here.
Keys to Unlocking the Door to a Healthy and Happy Marriage This pamphlet series teaches basic relationship skills and knowledge that can help a couple form and sustain a healthy marriage.

Online

No cost
Click here to read and print the pamphlets
Marriage Encounter   Atlanta Marriage Encounter - Atlanta Area

866-285-9963
PREP   Atlanta Dr. Gary L. Danielsen

440-875-0201

Only serving the U.S. Army
PAIRS   Marietta Penny and Andy Uitti

770-977-7473
PREP   Atlanta Johnnathan R. Ward M.Div.

770-597-5562
Passionate Intimacy

PREP
  Dacula Michael R. Sytsma LPC

770-822-4505
PREP   Decatur Chaplain Eric E. Barton

404-822-3179

Available in September 2006
PREP   Decatur Chaplain Hardaway Spencer Ellis M. Div.

828-274-2532
PREP   Douglasville Chaplain Charles Lynde

404-464-8473

Military Personnel Only
PREP   Fort McPherson Chaplain (MAJ) Thomas Eddy

404-469-7510
PREP   McDonough Chaplain (LTC) John M Owings

770-957-9633
PREP   McDonough Chaplain Robert E. Swalve

770-898-9130
PREP   Peachtree City Dr. Kevin Demmitt Ph.D.

770-631-6455
PREP   Atlanta Bobby Williams

770-897-0721

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