Developing Your Marital Relationship Class

Want more from your marital experience? This course helps you explore ways to get it.

*Text Book is Required for this Class. 
​*Text Book is sold separately.
​Please get your book from the
​Bookstore prior to beginning this
​course.
Online Instructor:
​Calvin Smith, MA, LPC
Communications
​Class
Please submit your homework, ​questions, and projects through the following link:

Syllabus

Course Objectives

When you complete this course you will:    
*Develop an understanding about how relationships develop
*Explore activities to evaluate the quality of a relationship
*Practices to empower the quality of a relationship
​

​​6 WEEK COURSE

Section 1:    ​Function of Relationships, Stages of Relationships, Emergence of the Relationship Language 
Section 2:    Functional Relationships, How Often do you Connect?, Experiences versus Function, Understanding the Quality of
                         Your Connection 
Section 3:     Emotional Literacy versus Competent Couple Interaction, Creating Your Relationship Experience, Exploring Your Style
                          of Relating
Section 4:    Daily Interaction Checklist, Make a List, Developing Trust, 
Section 5:    How Self Esteem Strengthens Your Relationship, Routines and Transitions, What are your Current Relationship
                         Challenges
​Section 6:    Exploring Your Relationship, Understanding Your Relationship
​Section 7:      In-Visioning Your Relationship, Re-Creating Your Relationship

COMMUNICATION PROJECT

Couples Assignment:  Due before 3rd week session
Section summaries due beginning of each class:  Due before class of each class
Call-ins:     Please call in 5 minutes before class to avoid interruption
​                     (Use the dial in number provided for you at the time of registration.)

(Payment options are available)

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