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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.
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Program
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Description
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Dates and Location
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Contact Information
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| 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 |
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Atlanta |
Marriage Encounter - Atlanta Area
866-285-9963 |
| PREP |
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Atlanta |
Dr. Gary L. Danielsen
440-875-0201
Only serving the U.S. Army |
| PAIRS |
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Marietta |
Penny and Andy Uitti
770-977-7473 |
| PREP |
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Atlanta |
Johnnathan R. Ward M.Div.
770-597-5562 |
Passionate Intimacy
PREP |
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Dacula |
Michael R. Sytsma LPC
770-822-4505 |
| PREP |
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Decatur |
Chaplain Eric E. Barton
404-822-3179
Available in September 2006 |
| PREP |
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Decatur |
Chaplain Hardaway Spencer Ellis M. Div.
828-274-2532 |
| PREP |
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Douglasville |
Chaplain Charles Lynde
404-464-8473
Military Personnel Only |
| PREP |
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Fort McPherson |
Chaplain (MAJ) Thomas Eddy
404-469-7510 |
| PREP |
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McDonough |
Chaplain (LTC) John M Owings
770-957-9633 |
| PREP |
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McDonough |
Chaplain Robert E. Swalve
770-898-9130 |
| PREP |
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Peachtree City |
Dr. Kevin Demmitt Ph.D.
770-631-6455 |
| PREP |
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Atlanta |
Bobby Williams
770-897-0721 |
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