Learn how to create a conscious,
committed, connected relationship
at our workshops and classes
Sign up for teleclasses and workshops
to learn the skills you need to
create and maintain a healthy,
happy marriage. And find out about
book signings, speeches and other
events with Shonnie Lavender and Bruce
Mulkey, authors of I
Do! I Do! The Marriage Vow Workbook.
No
current public events scheduled
We invite you to find resources instead on the I Do! I Do! relationship blog or
in our resources section.
Past Classes
Listening for Love: An Introduction
to Effective Listening for Couples
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Do you
want to communicate better
with your partner? |
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Do you
want more intimacy in your
relationship? |
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Do you
want to hear what your mate
is really saying? |
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If you answered "yes" to
any of these questions, join us
for this powerful and practical
class when you will learn:
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Why effective listening
is vital to a healthy relationship |
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The crucial differences
between "hearing" and "listening" |
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Some of the barriers that
prevent you from hearing
what's really being said |
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| Listening
for Love: An Introduction to Effective
Listening is a 55-minute introductory
class for couples who want to communicate
more effectively. We focus on effective
listening, one of the most important,
yet most neglected, of our communication
skills. |
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Some of the
benefits couples who particpate
can expect are:
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Increased
intimacy |
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Greater
awareness about your own
strengths and challenges
as a listener |
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More
openness toward hearing "positive" or "negative" feedback |
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| This class
is open to all couples (married
or dating, heterosexual or homosexual,
older or younger, currently struggling
or currently satisfied). You are
also welcome to join us if you're
not currently in a relationship. |
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| The Listening
for Love introduction is offered
free of charge, provided you register
at least 7 days before your class
date. All calls are recorded and
by registering you agree to the
recording of the call. |
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