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

Come and learn about all of the Relationship Education programs offered by the Council for Relationships - ranging from courses for singles, engaged couples, married couples and all other committed couples! Dr. Rita DeMaria, PAIRS® Program Director, and our PAIRS® Leaders will introduce you to the many classes we offer that can provide directions, tools and guides for you and your partner to have a successful and pleasurable relationship.

June 12
Concordville, PA: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

September 24; October 1
Wynnewood, PA: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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.

Practical Application of Intimate Relationship Skills (PAIRS) Program Relationship Roadmap Course

An 8 week program designed to help couples who want to assess the current status of their relationship; acknowledge and appreciate differences that each partner brings to the relationship; resolve conflicts creatively; heal wounds from the past and avoid mistakes made in previous relationships; understand how family history influences choices and behaviors; improve physical and emotional bonding; increase commitment.

October 15 - December 10
Wednesday Evenings, 7:00 pm -10:00 pm in Wynnewood PA
Saturday Workshop: March 8, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

For more information or to register for a PAIRS® course, please contact Rita DeMaria, Ph.D., LSW, LMFT, Program Director at 215-628-2450.

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 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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