7 Principles for Making Marriage (and relationships) Work

7 Principles for Making Marriage (and relationships) Work

Learn how to navigate the ups and downs of relationships with practical tips and strategies at our online event - 7 Principles for Making Re

By Anna McDonald, LCSW

Date and time

Saturday, June 21 · 9am - 5pm PDT

Location

Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 14 days before event

Agenda

Module A: Chapters 1-3 Welcome – Ice Breaker Activity and Introduction


Lecture on: Inside the Love Lab: The Truth About Happy Marriages; What Does Make Marriage Work?; and How do I predict Divorce

Module B: Chapter 4 Principles 1: Enhance your love maps


Lecture and Exercise 1: Love Maps 20-Questions Game (Couples Exercise)

15 - Minute Break

Module C: Chapters 5 and 6 Principle 2: Nurture Your Fondness and Admiration


Principle 2: Nurture Your Fondness and Admiration: Lecture and Exercise 3: Cherishing Your Partner Principles 3: Turning Toward Each Other Instead of Away. Lecture:Turning Toward and Exercise 2: The ...

Hour Lunch Break

Module G: Chapter 11 Principle 6: Overcome Gridlock


General Review: Flooding and Self-Soothing Lecture: Overview and Nature of Dreams Exercise 1: Detecting Dreams (Class Exercise) Lecture: Working on Gridlocked Issue. Exercise: Working on a Gridlocked...

15-Minute Break

Module H: Chapter 12 Principle 7: Create Shared Meaning


Lecture: 4 Pillars of Shared Meaning. Exercise: Using the 4 Pillars to Create Shared Meaning

Module E: Chapter 9 Principle 4: Let Your Partner Influence You


Lecture: Letting your Partner Influence and Accepting Influence. Lecture: Perpetual, Solvable, and gridlocked problems. Group Activity: Telling the Difference and Review. Lecture: Softened Startup Ex...

About this event

  • Event lasts 8 hours

Welcome to the "7 Principles for Making Relationships Work" event!

Join us online to learn about the key principles that can help you build and maintain healthy relationships. Whether you're in a engaged, pre-engaged, married, or domestic partners these principles can make a significant difference in how you relate to your partner.

During this event, you will:

  • Discover the importance of communication and trust in relationships
  • Learn how to navigate conflicts and disagreements effectively
  • Explore ways to cultivate intimacy and connection with your loved one

Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to enhance your relationships and create lasting bonds with those who matter most to you. Sign up now to reserve your spot!

Frequently asked questions

What is included in my registration fee?

Two workbooks and a day of learning research-based communication and relationship-building techniques will be included in your registration fee.

Do my partner and I have to share personal information with others in the intensive?

Absolutely not. This is not a therapeutic intensive where we dig into the nitty-gritty of the relationship, but instead a psychoeducational intensive. All the personal things can and should remain personal during this intensive.

Should I do any prep work for this workshop?

While you do not have to do any prep work, previous participants have found that reading the book "7 Principles for Making Marriage Work" prior to the workshop helps them come prepared to dig deeper into the concepts discussed during the workshop.

What if I cannot make it to the event and its past the refund window?

I completely understand that unexpected things come up. If you’re unable to attend and the 14-day refund window has passed, I’ll do my best to roll over your registration to the next available workshop—one time only. If the fee for the next event increases, you’ll just be responsible for covering th

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