Three-day institutes will be scheduled Mon, Tues, & Wed, July 6, 7, & 8
Two-day Institutes will be scheduled Tues & Wed, July 7 & 8 except for Fireproof Ministries which
will be split with one day pre and one day post (see #117 and #908)
LDS Institute is a half-day on Wed July 8 #118.
One-day Institutes will be scheduled Sun, July 12
Training Institutes - Smart Marriages/Happy Families
These training sessions qualify you to teach the programs; administer assessment tools;
and/or use the materials or techniques in your clinical setting.
You do not need to be a mental health professional - anyone can be trained as an instructor.
The public is also invited to attend – even if becoming an instructor is not your goal, attend to strengthen
your own relationship or marriage.
Select from 25 Institute sessions. 17 pre-conference, 8 post-conference.
7.5 CE per day.
The institutes are all presented "live and in person". It can be confusing when
it says 1-day DVD-based seminar, but that is just a description about the program
you are being trained to present. The presenters as listed will appear in-person
to instruct you on how to use their DVDs, powerpoints, etc. to teach their program.
PLEASE visit Institute links for details about what you'll be prepared to teach; materials you'll receive; program certifications; and additional links to program headquarters to better understand the training being offered.
Pre - Conference Institutes
101 Three Days - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, July 6, 7, 8 PREP (revised version 7.0!) & Christian PREP Howard Markman, PhD, Scott Stanley, PhD, Galena Rhoades, PhD
Train to teach the COMPLETELY REVISED PREP curriculum! PREP Version 7.0 is packed with interactive
activities. New topics such as personality types, stress management, mutual support, and love-styles
are included along with classic PREP concepts.
Christian PREP overview included.
$150 spouse discount.
Discount couples will receive two leader manuals but will share the instructor kit and book.
Click for more information: http://www.smartmarriages.com/prep.html 102 Three Days - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, July 6, 7, 8 Active Relationships Military Training (NOTE: This Institute has been changed since the brochures were printed
Kelly Simpson, MA, Karen Anzak to meet the demand for a military-focused training Click for info)
Assist MILITARY singles, marrieds and families! Leave certified in 5 programs: Military Life &
Resiliency Skills (for military SINGLES or COUPLES), ARYA (Youth), Active Adults (for civilian
Singles, Dads and Moms), Active Choices (Pre-Marital) and Active Marriage. Spanish and
Christian editions and certifications too. Request material to complete additional certification
for Active Money. $150 spouse discount.
Click for more information: http://www.smartmarriages.com/simpson.html 103 Three Days - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, July 6, 7, 8 Family Wellness: Skills for Families in Changing Times George Doub, MDiv, Ana Morante, MFT An effective, practical model for educators, clergy, military, community and clinical practitioners
to teach individuals, couples, and whole families key skills for healthy marriage and family life.
Core theory and coaching skills demonstrated and practiced. Multicultural, minority and alternative
families $150 spouse discount. Couples receive two instructor's manuals.
Click for more information: http://www.smartmarriages.com/doub.html 104 Three Days - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, July 6, 7, 8
Bringing Baby Home - Cancelled
105 Two Days - Tuesday & Wednesday, July 7 & 8
Divorce Busting: Saving Couples from The Brink
Michele Weiner-Davis, MSW
Learn effective strategies for helping last ditch couples heal from
infidelity, bridge sexual desire gaps, overcome communication barriers, and
quit blaming...even if only one spouse attends. For clinicians, marriage
educators, mentors, & clergy.
Click for more information:http://www.smartmarriages.com/divorcebusting.html
106 Two Days - Tuesday & Wednesday, July 7 & 8
Mastering the Mysteries of Love (MML) RE Mary Ortwein, MS
Teach couples of any stage or culture the skills to build connection and intimacy
while finding solutions to their most challenging issues. Add-on seminars. Ideal for
low-income, community or church based. Spanish version available. $150 spouse discount.
Click for more information: http://www.smartmarriages.com/re.html
108 Two Days - Tuesday & Wednesday, July 7 & 8PREP: Winning in the Workplace
109 Two Days - Tuesday & Wednesday, July 7 & 8
CompassionPower Boot Camp & Love Without Hurt
Steven Stosny, PhD
Learn skills to teach the intensive, 3-day Boot Camp format to reduce anger, resentment and
emotional abuse as well as the "Love Without Hurt" 8-hour program to add to any marriage
education course - designed to recognize & prevent domestic violence and child abuse.
These programs include emotional regulation skills that make it easier to learn marriage skills.
$100 spouse discount. Click for more information: http://www.smartmarriages.com/stosny.html
110 Two Days - Tuesday & Wednesday, July 7 & 8 Couple Communication: Collaborative Marriage SkillsSherod Miller, PhD & Phyllis Miller, PhD Teach Couple Communication I & II programs plus CORE for singles. Learn to
coach 11 classic talking & listening skills, an effective collaborative conflict-resolving
process, and practical anger management strategies using powerful skills mats.
Introduces THRIVE, the Collaborative Marriage Sphere "Reflectment". Marketing methods.
$100 spouse discount.
Click for more information:http://www.smartmarriages.com/miller.html
111 Two Days - Tuesday & Wednesday, July 7 & 8
IMAGO: CASP, ImagoConnects, and DialogFirst
Harville Hendrix, PhD and Helen LaKelly Hunt, PhD
Learn to coach couples using the transformative power of Imago Dialogue
as you qualify to teach three programs: Couplehood as a Spiritual Path;
the 3-hr IMAGOConnects for couples; and the DialogFirst program for coaches.
Designed for congregations and communities. $100 spouse discount. Click for more information: http://www.smartmarriages.com/casp.html
112 Two Days - Tuesday & Wednesday, July 7 & 8
How to Avoid Marrying (or Dating) a Jerk and Marriage Links
John Van Epp, PhD
Become certified in 2 courses: teach singles of all ages how to pace a relationship
with the Relationship Attachment Model (RAM) and select a life partner and teach
couples to use the RAM to stay connected in communication, trust, sex, and mutuality.
Teach groups in churches, schools & in the military. $100 spouse discount.
Click for more information: http://www.smartmarriages.com/Links.html
113 Two Days - Tuesday & Wednesday, July 7 & 8 Life Coaching With Couples: The NEW Profession
Pat Williams, EdD, Mike Lillibridge, PhD
Learn the basics of Life Coaching, the PEOPLEMAP personalities assessment, and the skills to coach
couples to create a more fulfilling relationship.
Includes skills practice, demonstration
and practice-building tips. $100 spouse discount.
Click for more information: http:www.smartmarriages.com/williams.html
114 10 Rites of Passage - Tuesday & Wednesday, July 7 & 8 Charles Lee Johnson, MSW, Rozario Slack, DMin
This abstinence, fatherhood and marriage program teaches at-risk youth responsibility
to self, family and community with a focus on life goals. Qualify to teach the program
with support in setting-up in community and faith settings. $100 spouse discount.
Click for more information: http:www.smartmarriages.com/rites.html 115 Two Days - Tuesday & Wednesday, July 7 & 8 FOCCUS & REFOCCUS Lynda Madison, PhD, Bob Thome, MSW Learn to administer these practical, user-friendly, self-diagnosing instruments in individual or
group marriage preparation and enrichment settings and qualify to train others in their use.
Includes family-of-origin issues and special applications for cohabiting, remarriage, interfaith,
and dual-career couples. $100 spouse discount.
Click for more information:http://www.smartmarriages.com/foccus.html
116 Two Day - Tuesday & Wednesday, July 7 & 8 School & Youth Marriage Education Programs Kay Reed, chair - CLICK FOR FLYER to post in your community CONNECTIONS - Char Kamper, MA
LoveU2: Relationships Plus - Marline Pearson, MA We have to start with the kids! These research-based programs teach students the
skills and knowledge that are central to building and maintaining healthy marriages.
Curricula easily adapted to classroom, church, agency, and youth group settings.
Each of
these programs meets the Federal criteria for youth relationship education.
No spouse discount. Click for more information
on the three training options:http://www.smartmarriages.com/school.html
117 One Day - Wednesday, July 8 • FREE (but you must register to reserve a spot) • No CEU Fireproof Marriage Ministries, Part I (See Part II #908) Julie Baumgardner, MS, Richard Albertson, Rob Harrison, Dennis Stoica, MBA - Co-ChairsThis movie is more than a movie; it's a movement! Inspired by the film, Fireproof, churches across America are launching marriage and family strengthening ministries. Learn about the rich variety of effective, affordable, mentor-based, easy-to-teach programs, do's-and-don't, and roadmaps for success. Also plan to attend the Awards Lunch:
Strengthening Marriage One Church at a Time featuring producers
Stephen & Alex Kendrick Wed July 8:$26 and the
Gary Chapman: The Five Languages of Apology banquet, co-sponsored by the Fireproof Marriage Ministry, Tues, July 7: $36.
(See Part II #908) Click for more information: http://www.smartmarriages.com/fireproof.minsitries.html
118 Half Day - Wednesday, 1-5:30pm, July 8 • FREE • No CEU
What’s Happening in LDS Marriage Education
Wallace Goddard, PhD, James Marshall, PhDCome learn from and share with colleagues about what’s happening in LDS marriage education: programs, books, retreats, and policy and get ideas for your own marriage strengthening efforts. This gathering is free, open to all, and you can attend any part of the session (late arrivals welcome.) No registration is required but please e-mail to confirm your plans to attend so we can reserve adequate space:
wgoddard@uaex.edu.
Post - Conference Training Institutes
Sunday, July 12
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
901 One Day - Sunday, July 12
Basic Training for Black Couples and Singles
Rozario Slack, DMin, Nisa Muhammad
Learn to teach two programs to help couples and singles in the Black community
understand the benefits of marriage, communicate better, manage their conflict and
increase their intimacy. Includes presentation and marketing skills and materials.
$50 spouse discount. Click for more information: http://www.smartmarriages.com/black.html
902 - Sunday, July 12
Strengthening Stepfamilies: A Developmental Approach
Elizabeth Einstein, MA
Stepfamilies can succeed – once you help them understand how to make their strengths
work for them. Learn powerful exercises to reduce loyalty conflicts and clarify bonds and
boundaries in these vulnerable families. This creative day gives you The Stepfamily Journey
“trail map” and tools to teach any stepfamily program.
$50 spouse discount.
Click for more information: http://www.smartmarriages.com/einstein.stepfamilies.html 903 One Day - Sunday, July 12
Couples Sexual Awareness: Developing a Premarital and Marital Sexuality Program
Barry McCarthy, PhD
Sexual problems are the major cause of separation and divorce in the first 4 years
of marriage. Learn to help couples develop their sexual style, eroticize their marriage,
prevent affairs, confront sexual secrets, and address sexual dysfunction. For premarital or
marital education, and marital enhancement. $50 spouse discount.
Click for more information: http://www.smartmarriages.com/mccarthy.html
904 One Day - Sunday, July 12
Hold Me Tight: Strengthening the Bonds of Love Sue Johnson, EdD
Understand the exquisite logic of love – the concept of "effective dependency"; the cycles
that sabotage a felt sense of connection; the music of the relationship dance; and, finally, how
to shape conversations that will foster a secure lasting bond between partners. $50 spouse discount.
Click for more information: http://www.smartmarriages.com/eft.html 905 One Day - Sunday, July 12
PREPARE/ENRICH: New Customized Version Peter Larson, PhD, Matthew Turvey, PsyD Help couples prepare for marriage and enrich their relationships with the new customized
PREPARE/ENRICH assessments. Qualifies you to administer, interpret and give feedback on
the couple inventories. Includes all training materials: Resource Kit, DVDs, CD Manual, Sample
Reports, Couple's Workbook, Resource Guide and 1 Free PREPARE/ENRICH Scoring.
$50 spouse discount.
Click for more information: http://www.smartmarriages.com/olson.html
906 One Day - Sunday, July 12
Torn Asunder: Mending Infidelity
Dave Carder, MA
Learn to teach Torn Asunder couples groups with a structure to stabilize marriages in the
first critical 90 days; differentiate types of infidelity and to start forgiveness and trust building;
plus homework. $50 spouse discount.
Click for more information:http://www.smartmarriages.com/carder.html
907 One Day - Sunday, July 12
Working with Couples and Sexual Addiction
Mark Laaser, PhD, MDiv
Learn crucial tools for working with couples that are dealing with the pain of sexual addiction.
Recognize the symptoms and develop a recovery plan for the addict, spouse and couple.
$50 spouse discount.
Click for more information:http://www.smartmarriages.com/laaser.html
908 One Day - Sunday, July 12 • FREE (but you must register to reserve a spot) • No CEU Fireproof Marriage Ministries, Part II: Putting the Passion into Practice (See Part I #117) Julie Baumgardner, MS, Richard Albertson, Rob Harrison, Dennis Stoica, MBA Gather to sort out what you've learned, brainstorm with colleagues, and formulate strategic plans to
revitalize and strengthen marriage and families in your communities.
http://www.smartmarriages.com/fireproof.minsitry.goals.html