Based on over 30 years (since 1980) if research at the University of Denver, the CPREP Approach is a program designed by experts to help couples build lasting, loving relationships and prevent divorce. The clinically tested techniques are for any couple - from the nearly engaged to the long-time partners - - who want to solve problems or prevent them from happening. It’s for people who want to improve their marital communications.
Sessions will be held on the following Saturdays:
* Series I: 2:00 - 4:00pm
Feb. 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26, Apr. 2
* Series II: 8:00 - 10:00am
May 21, 28, Jun. 4, 11, 18, 25
* Series III: 8:00 - 10:00am
Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26
All sessions are held at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish Center. Cost is $10.00 for the Couple’s Manual.. Participants need to attend only one series for completion of the program.
We welcome anyone from other Catholic parishes. Sessions are presented by Deacon Tom Miyashiro and Mike & Doris Lee and assisted by John Pacheco. Call Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish Office at (808) 455-3012 to register. Space is limited.
What you’ll gain:
CPREP emphasizes strategies under two crucial frameworks: strategies geared toward lowering risk factors and strategies for raising protective factors to help marriages succeed. This powerful approach is designed for premarital or marital couples, whether distress or non-distressed.
A biblical model of marriage, intimacy and barriers to oneness.
An overview of factors shown to predict marriage quality, distress and divorce.
Communication skill that help couples handle conflict constructively.
Problem solving skill that work.
A model for helping couples to forgive.
A cognitive framework for helping couples understand the impact of expectations.
A framework for understanding, building and maintaining commitment.
Approaches for helping couples maintain the special blessings of marriage friendship, fun, intimacy.
A discussion of the mystery of spirituality and way couples can attain spiritual oneness in Christian marriage.