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Interview with a Couple and Their Coaches

marriageteam — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:20:05 +0000

Tim and Lori are interviewed with their coaches, George and Dorothy, about halfway through their coaching program in June 2008. Tim and Lori went on to complete the program and then coach training and have coached their first couple for MarriageTeam.

Breaking down the Barriers to Sharing Feelings

marriageteam — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:08:11 +0000

Lori was afraid to share her negative feelings with Tim, but together they work out a dynamic play to help her share.

Sharing the Load

marriageteam — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:05:34 +0000

Jorge and Veronica address the issue of being punctual by learning to work together as a team and share the load.

Joy Robbing Expectations

marriageteam — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:03:22 +0000

A young mom and her husband address the issue of expectations robbing a mother of her joy. Hear how they work through this issue.

Communication Overload

marriageteam — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:41 +0000

Bill is overwhelmed by the amount of information that Julie shares with him. What can he do to keep from going on overload? Hear what they decide to do differently.

Differences in Styles Make Conflict Resolution Difficult

marriageteam — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:40:38 +0000

Kevin and Melanie have very different styles for resolving conflict that creates additional stress and conflict for them. hear how a better understanding of their differences helps them create a new play that will work for them.

Fear of Conflict

marriageteam — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:32:32 +0000

Heidi was afraid to share her feelings because she wanted to avoid all possibility of conflict. Her husband wanted to know what she was feeling, but could not break down the barriers. Hear their approach to the fear of conflict.

Taming the Overscheduled Schedule

marriageteam — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:28:00 +0000

This couple leads busy lives and John really misses time together with his wife. Hear how together they create a solution that will work for them.

We Have a Failure to Communicate

marriageteam — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:22:02 +0000

Kevin has great ideas, but fails to communicate them to Melanie and is annoyed when she isn’t on the same page. Mind reading is not working for Melanie. Hear how the team develops a new play.

How to Approach a Grumpy Spouse

marriageteam — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:14:52 +0000

John is focused on his tasks and can be seen as grumpy, which makes him difficult to approach. What can be done to resolve this issue? hear how this team figures out the best way to approach the grumpy spouse.

In the Zone or Zoned Out

marriageteam — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:56:14 +0000

Kay has an issue communicating when Leon is “in the zone.” Hear how this couple creates a play for “being zoned out.”

Too Much of a Good Thing

marriageteam — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:50:01 +0000

Brenda tends to overcommit herself and Gil to activities all of which are good. This creates stress in their lives that neither one of them wants.

Creating More Time Together

marriageteam — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:47:19 +0000

Larry and Mary have different schedules and since Larry’s retirement he longs for more time together. How can they better coordinate their many activities to create time for themselves?

Getting Organized for a Better Relationship

marriageteam — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:44:38 +0000

Larry and Mary had been married a long time and their differences in organization are a sore spot for Mary. What will motivate Larry to change for the sake of the team? Hear how a clear understanding of the impact of his actions does the trick.

Bedtime Differences

marriageteam — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:35:27 +0000

Differences in bedtimes cause problems for Kayla and Ashton due to their different schedules. Hear how they work out an effective solution for their team.

Impact of Cultural Differences

marriageteam — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:29:23 +0000

Cultural differences and the impact they can have on a relationship are discussed. This is not a coaching situation.

Making Lists Work for the Team

marriageteam — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:23:31 +0000

Bob and Kari have different lists, which remain unstated. This leads to Bob’s procrastination and frustration and irritates Kari. hear the solution they develop for their team play.

Can There Be Too Much Time Together?

marriageteam — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:38:18 +0000

Bob and Nancy are concerned about how to avoid tensions in retirement and Nancy is unsure how to share her feelings.

How to Avoid Feeling Attacked

marriageteam — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:33:13 +0000

Ted feels attacked when Sally shares concerns with him and Sally feels she is always on the defensive. Learn what they chose to do differently to get different results.

The Power of Listening

marriageteam — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:06:34 +0000

Veronica feels discounted and unloved when Jorge doesn’t acknowledge what she is saying. See how active listening can resolve this relationship barrier.