Strengthen Your Relationship

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Presented by Don Boice, LCSW-R 240 East Ridge Road Rochester, NY 14621 (585) 802-1273 [email protected] www.boicecounseling.com

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Presentation for improving romantic relationships. Uses many different perspectives to enhance communication, clarify expectations and work on goals as a couple. Could also be useful at work!

Transcript of Strengthen Your Relationship

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Presented by Don Boice, LCSW-R240 East Ridge RoadRochester, NY 14621

(585) [email protected]

www.boicecounseling.com

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Agenda Topic Time

Estimate I. Introduction 15 minutes A. Introduce self B. Ask group members to introduce selves C. State workshop goals II. Overview of Partnership 25

minutes III. Practical applications of being partners 40 minutes IV. Addressing issues of power and control 15 minutes V. Setting a vision of your future together 10 minutes VI. Review what was learned 10 minutes VII. Conclusion 2 minutes

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Partnership QUIZ-see handoutHappy marriages are based on a foundation of

friendship What makes a partnership?Are you and your partner in a partnership?Do you share the joys and burdens/chores (see

handout)?

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What is Healthy Love? What do you want from a relationship?Sex and MoneyChildrenIs what you want healthy?See handout

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A Vision of Our Future What do we want from being together? See handoutSee handout on setting communication goals

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Better Communication The Concept of Full Communication- overviewCongruenceEmotional Intimacy

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Action PlanCouples Monthly Checkup (see handout)What do YOU need to do to improve the

relationship?

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Presented by Don Boice, LCSW-R240 East Ridge RoadRochester, NY 14621

(585) [email protected]

www.boicecounseling.com