Learning to Communicate Effectively This activity helps couples who need to increase positive communication. This intervention is especially helpful for couples with high levels of conflict, or often use strong…
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What Does it Mean to Level and Edit? The goal of effective communication is to speak the truth in love. Leveling means to communicate truthfully, yet sensitively about experiences or…
Step 1: Read the blog post on I-Statements vs. You-Statements here. Step 2: Watch the 3-minute video that elaborates on the importance of effective I-statements.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1ptGEE6u88&temp-new-window-replacement=true Step 3: Download and complete the…
An I-statement is a way to express our feelings about a situation using the template “I feel ______ (emotion) when _______ (situation).” While I-statements sound like a simple exercise, putting…
Learn how to increase positive interactions and reduce negative interactions in your relationship to rebuild love! This activity helps couples increase their closeness. If you are concerned that love and romance are lacking in your…
Do you remember the vows you made to one another on your wedding day? You may have used traditional vows that have been around for centuries or you may have…
If faith is important to the two of you then consider God’s covenant relationship with humanity. Genesis 9:1-17: God established an “everlasting covenant” between Himself and all flesh that is…
Vow-Making A couple creates unique vows that allow them to bond over what is important for their relationship and then share the vows with each other in a re-covenanting experience….
What are your strengths? Are you caring? Are you trustworthy? Are you creative? Do you make the best cookies this side of the Mississippi? All of these qualities, silly as…