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For Marriage Enrichment

After the Wedding: A Postnuptial Recipe for Creating a Healthy, Happy Marriage, by Jack Grossman, Adams Press, Chicago

Before You Divorce: strong medicine for failing marriages! The set contains five compelling video sessions providing a "reality check" for couples considering divorce. It will help sort through the complicated issues in key areas affected by divorce: financial, physical, emotional, spiritual, legal and children.  Videos feature Dr. Archibald Hart, Dr. David Seamands, H. Norman Wright and others along with actual couples who have chosen the road of forgiveness and reconciliation.  Christ-centered material, effectively used by thousands of pastors, counselors, or concerned family members. 800-395-5755 Email: info@churchinitiative.org    www.beforeyoudivorce.org

Christian Prep, Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program, by Scott Stanley, Daniel Trathen, Savanna McCain, Christian PREP, Inc., P. O. Box 4793, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80155-4793.

Fighting for Your Marriage: Positive Steps for Preventing Divorce and Preserving a Lasting Love,  by Howard Markman, Scott Stanley , Susan Blumberg , Dean Edell .

The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate by Gary Chapman

Imperfect Harmony: How to Stay Married for the Sake of Your Children and Still Be Happy," Read the article at: http://www.smartmarriages.com/coleman.html  
Order Imperfect Harmony (with it's 5-star rating) for only $16.29 on amazon

Insuring Marriage: 25 Proven ways to Prevent Divorce, by Michael McManus

A Lasting Promise: A Christian Guide to Fighting for Your Marriage, by Scott Stanley, Howard Markman, Susan Blumberg, Dean Edell.

Love is a Decision, by Gary Smalley

Making Love Last a Lifetime, by Adam Hamilton

Marriage Lifeline A positive intervention program aimed at helping those who are married and miserable. A trained marriage translator uses convenient on-line tools to conduct 8 phone calls over a month. Marriage Lifeline has been very successful in helping struggling couples see themselves and each other in a whole new light. It gives them new hope to continue with their marriage and not see divorce as an option. The program is offered without charge.  After completing the program couples are asked to contribute to the Laugh Your Way America ! Foundation—connected to Mark Gungor ’s  Laugh Your Way organization.  For information: 866-525-2844 Web: http://www.laughyourway.org

Marriage Savers, by Michael McManus

Marriage Savers: Helping Your Friends and Family Avoid Divorce, Revised Edition 1995, Michael McManus, Zondervan Publishing House, www.christianbook.com.

The Positive Effects of Marriage: A Book of Charts Heritage Foundation, April 2002

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families, by Stephen R. Covey

Saving your Marriage Before it Starts: 7 Questions to Ask Before and After You Marry, by Dr. Les Parrott III And Dr. Leslie Parrott

The Sponsor Couple Program for Christian Marriage Preparation: For Better and For Ever, by Robert Ruhnke, Liguori Press. www.liguori.org.

Twelve Hours to a Great Marriage,  by Howard Markman , Scott Stanley , Susan Blumberg , Dean Edell

Why Marriage Matters: Reasons to Believe in Marriage in a Postmodern Society by Glenn T. Stanton

Smart Marriages: www.smartmarriages.com.

The Third Option: This ongoing marriage enrichment/marriage crisis group program uses a drop-in format, skill building and sharing by couples who have overcome great difficulties. A self-contained manual & videos make the program easy  to implement in your church or community. For couples or individuals at any stage from engaged to long-married seeking enrichment or divorce prevention. Start a program in your community! Pat Ennis, MSW Syracuse , New York 315-472-6728  Email: pat@thethirdoption.com
www.thethirdoption.com

To Trust Again: A Remarriage Preparation Program, William Urbine, amazon.com.

Willing to Try Again - Steps Toward Blending a Family, Dick Dunn , 105 East Street , Fairport Harbor , OH 44077 .

Why Marriage Matters: 21 Conclusions from the Social Sciences -  Feb 2002  

 
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