OFFERING IN-PERSON & CONFIDENTIAL ONLINE SESSIONS
~ Prepare/Enrich ~
Relationship Education
Greetings,
As a Certified Facilitator of the PREPARE/ENRICH program, my focus is on empowering couples through pre-marital, marital and parental relationship education*.
​Investing in the foundations of your relationship through relationship education is one of the most proactive decisions you will make. The courses offered include building and improving knowledge of healthy relationships, strengthening communication skills, and providing conflict resolution tools. Focus is also on identifying ways of reducing stressors in relationships, providing a comfortable space in which to discuss finances, and allowing goals to be established for the individual and couple through the use of the PREPARE/ENRICH program.
The PREPARE/ENRICH program is an 8-10 hour course (1 session per week, minimum 8 sessions). Please contact the office for the couple rate per session. *Scheduling is by appointment only.*
​I offer you the very best thoughts, and applaud you both in being proactive in equipping yourselves in this next step toward fortifying the journey ahead together!
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Best regards,
Dr. S. Stewart Winrow
Dating, the proposal, the dress and tuxedo, the cake, saving the dates and celebrations, the wedding party and guest lists... the ceremony! This is an exciting (and stressful) time! At the core of it all is you- the couple. You are who constitutes the marriage.
Premarital Education
Will You Marry Me?
How do you as a person handle the storms that impact your relationship? How do you soundproof your relationship from the destructive noises of life and the outside world so that you may enjoy the pleasurable moments life will bring? How do you sustain your relationship during the challenging moments life will bring- because be assured, life will bring it!
Being “prepared” for marriage is the best thing that you and your partner can do for your relationship. ​
Begin with a solid foundation.
Some say that dating is preparation for marriage, but what exactly IS preparation for marriage? HOW do you prepare for marriage? What is marriage? For some, it is the marital vows, the marriage license, or the marriage ceremony; for others, it's the moments following.
For marriage to be successful, you and your partner need to share a clear understanding of marriage, how marriage works, methods of making it last, and an attitude of working together on how you want it to look.
Premarital education and relationship assessments for those who are seriously dating and considering marriage one day in the future are a great place to start! This course offers Premarital education assessments and feedback utilizing the comprehensive PREPARE/ENRICH relationship inventory and skill-building program. Courses are offered in a stress-free, supportive environment. *A Twogether in Texas relationship education provider (*Contact for details).
You are now joined together!
...Now what?
After the Knot is Tied...
Marital Enrichment Education
From: “I married my best friend!"
To: "We don't talk like we used to..."
~When disagreements go beyond mattress firmness~
Entering the new and the unknown can feel scary...So, let's talk about those windy days and occasional storms. Yes, believe it or not, some important topics aren't always discussed or resolved before the "I Do."
In addition, as life would have it, things change - and change isn't always a bad thing! Nevertheless, adjustments can sometimes feel prickly and uncomfortable...
...but it’s never too late (*or too early) to learn how to work effectively as a team, to learn how to get a clear, productive understanding, and how to practice effective, respectful methods of communicating and engaging with your partner.
Learn how to communicate your needs, wants and concerns with your partner in a way that is respectful and beneficial to your relationship.
Together, you're looking forward to your future - you're in it for the long haul and ready to keep making memories!
It is equally important to know that when your relationship is currently in a good, stable position, to continue to nurture it by gathering tools to strengthen it. If this fits your current relationship status and you simply desire to fortify your marriage through discovering and exercising additional relationship skills to enhance and strengthen it - that's one of the best decisions you can make!
The skills that you will practice using the tools and exercises provided through the PREPARE/ENRICH course are designed to assist you in practicing effective communication, discovering new ways to connect with one another, and exploring ways to reduce stressors that interfere with effective communication.
Keep the relationship equipped with tools gained through the PREPARE/ENRICH Marital Check-up program!
And then there were 3!
...4...5...
Parental Support Education
"They" say that opposites attract, and that works well for magnets but what about when it comes to parenting styles, expectations, and differences stemming from beliefs, lifestyle, finances, and marital expectations, etc.?
How do you identify and verbalize your point of view with your partner when you have differing points of view without things becoming contentious or distressful for the relationship? How do you manage to remain a strong, healthy parenting team?
From time to time, parents need to know that they are supported and SUPPORTIVE of one another.
Remember:
Nurture the "We" that initiated the three!
Whether experiencing the thrill of becoming a first time parent, blending your family through a new marriage, adoption, or fostering, or needing to refresh as a couple in the ever evolving world of parenting, the parenting course for couples is an excellent choice!
*The PREPARE/ENRICH Program is a separate service and an independent program offered for Education Only.
*A Twogether in Texas relationship education provider: *Contact your County Clerk's office for details pertaining to marriage license.*