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	It's My Marriage! Preview Description Testimonials Related Courses Share This marriage education workshop, based on the Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) developed by Drs. Howard Markman and Scott Stanley, explores how resource parent couples can resolve conflict and promote intimacy in the family through improved communication. With the help of the workshop facilitator and four couples, participants are taught to recognize both constructive and destructive patterns of communication. Other researchers provide additional information about techniques proven to enhance relationships. At the end of this course, you will be able to: list the four types of safety needed in a marriage recognize the four communication danger signs describe the four warning clues of hidden issues use the TAB or "Take a Break" Technique define the speaker's and listener's roles describe the four steps of problem solving identify the four steps in the process of forgiveness describe the five stages of changing a behavior This was EXCELLENT. The content was great, and the various ways of presentation kept things interesting and dynamic. This was easily the very best online course I've taken on almost any subject, even professional development. K. Reducing Family Stress Explores adding a foster child to the family and offers insight into how to preserve the family structure and reduce stress caused by a changing dynamic. [Also available in Spanish] The Impact of Fostering on Birth Children Explores the challenges foster families face pre-placement, during placement, and post-placement and offers insights and advice for helping birth children through those challenges. [Also available in Spanish] Share this with friends. Link to share: This workshop examines resource parent couples' relationships, including: safety in marriage patterns of communication hidden issues forgiveness changing behavior 8 credit hours, $40.00 per person