Relationship Resources for Couples Considering Divorce

Perhaps you are separated or thinking about separating from your spouse. Does this mean that your marriage is definitely over?

According to a report published in the Journal of Marriage and the Family, “approximately five million couples, or 10% of all currently married couples in the US, have experienced a separation and reconciliation in their marriage".

During your separation, try to use this time to stop fighting with your spouse, and stop deliberately trying to hurt each other. Call a cease fire, and be the one to initiate it. Use this time as a chance to do some real learning, about yourself, about relationships in general, and about what went wrong in your relationship.

Free Relationship Education Class Preview

Council for Relationships offers the best of nationally recognized relationship education programs available and has the most comprehensive program available anywhere in the country. These programs have proven success based on research and evaluation. Our programs, ranging from 2 hours to 120 hours in length, provide basic, intermediate and advanced skills for individuals and couples who want to strengthen, preserve and deepen their relationships. Privacy and a safe learning environment is a top priority in all of our programs.

Our Previews are a free, no pressure opportunity to learn more! While we have a wide range of programs at our various offices, our experienced workshop leaders are also available to lead programs at other locations throughout Philadelphia as part of our commitment to outreach and community services.

To register, please contact Rita DeMaria, Ph.D., LSW, LMFT, Program Director at 215-628-2450.

Getting The Love You Want: The Imago Couples Workshop
Presented by The Wissahickon Center for Relationship Therapy

"This workshop consists of five processes: re-imaging your partner, restoring empathy, restructuring frustrations, renewing romance and re-visioning the future. The weekend is composed of a carefully constructed blend of educational lectures and films, group discussions, self-exploration and writing work. You will learn new skills - ways to communicate that will allow you to truly see and hear each other with compassion, to melt anger and move through conflict to a place of profound connection and compassion. A significant portion of the workshop is spent practicing these new tools with your partner. While you are invited to share your insights and experiences within the larger group, all such sharing is optional."

For more information or to register, please contact Laura Marshall, LCSW, QCSW at 215-699-1238.

Military Family Support Services:
Delaware National Guard Family Readiness Program

Delaware National Guard Family Readiness Program provides support, training, enrichment, social events, support groups, summer youth camp and array of services for military service members and their families. For more information please visit their website or contact Mrs. Frank Vavala, Advisory Council Chairperson at 302-326-7001 or CMSgt Dawn Peet, State Family Program Coordinator, at 302-326-7268.

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