POINT OF CONTACT:  Deacon Jeff Calamayan

Based on research at the University of Denver started in 1980, 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.

The 6-classes/12 hour program will be held on SATURDAYS from 2 to 4 pm:
  
All sessions are held at Our Lady Good Counsel Parish Center. Cost is $20 for the Manual and material.  Participants need to attend only one series for completion of the program. We welcome anyone from other Catholic & Christian churches.
 
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 distressed 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 skills that help couples handle conflict constructively.
• Problem solving skills 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.
• An approach for helping couples maintain the special blessings of marriage: friendship, fun, intimacy.
• A discussion of the mystery of spirituality and ways couples can attain spiritual oneness in Christian marriage.

 
Sessions are presented by Deacon Tom Miyashiro and Mike & Doris Lee.  Call Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish Office at 455-3012 to register. Space may be limited.