Curriculum - Emmaus School of Marriage
| Part I: The Basics Tension-free talking Effective listening Collaborative dialogue Safe expression of anger Safety receiving anger |
Part II: Advanced Skills Fix-it Talk Shared decision-making Cleaning up after upsets Conflict resolution Augmenting love, support and joy |
Emmaus School for Marriage workhops are based on the book The Power of Two by psychologist Susan Heitler, PhD. and on Dr. Heitler's audio-tape Conflict Resolution for Couples.
Dr. Heitler, a leader in the field of conflict resolution for couples, integrates research on conflict from the business, legal, political and psychological realms with twenty years of clinical experience working with couples. Her ground-breaking books, audio tapes, and video serve as vital resources for therapists and lay people, nationally and internationally.
Teaching methods
- Learn by doing.
- Self-disclosure of personal information not necessary.
- Engaging exercises, skill-drills and games make this a participatory workshop.
Meeting times
Basic Workshop will meet on Wednesday Evenings,
Advanced Workshop will meet on Wednesday Evenings
- (Basic Workshop prerequisite for Advanced Skills) 7:00-8:30 PM
Length
- Part I and Part II, 9 hours each
- Total workshop (Parts I and II) 18 hours
Fees
$270.00 per Couple for session, Part I
$540.00 per Couple for sessions, Part I and II.
