MarriageTeam

This show looks at the very predictable stages that all marriages go through.  Simply understanding the stages can help to create realistic expectations and a road map for how to best navigate these ups and downs in your marriage.  These stages are similar in nature to the stages of child or moral development; we all go through them.  Learn what you can do to reach the final stage of being together at least and the rewards that come from successfully navigate the prior four stages.

This program addresses achieving your dreams through the power of having written goals and an accountability partner (your spouse).  A recent study showed that having an accountability partner increased goal attainment by a whopping 75% more than just talking about your goals.  Learn how you can create a purposeful marriage where you are working together to achieve your dreams.

This show discusses a problem solving methodology that has a proven track record for working with those "unsolvable" problems.  You know the ones - the ones where you say to yourself, "Here we go again."  You just know the discussion is going to result in no positive movement.  Well, now there's a way to work together as a team to solve the problems that may have been bothering you for years.

The show address bitterness and its harmful effects.  Often we are unaware that we are bitter, but there are some clear indications we can use to examine whether or not bitterness is impacting our relationships.  There is a cure for bitterness and it is forgiveness.  learn what forgiveness is and isn't and how you can choose to forgive so you can get back in the game.

This show explores the role that communicati90n plays in happy marriages and divorce.  It presents two simple tools to significantly improve communication effectiveness and provides worksheets via the MarriageTeam website.  Learn about I statements and a practical approach to active listening.

MarriageTeam guests, who are trained Dynamic marriage Seminar facilitators, share about Family Dynamic Institute's premier Dynamic Marriage Seminar.  This excellent program is a wonderful complement to marriage coaching and Portland/Vancouver area will host its first facilitator training starting June 25th.  For more information couples can contact Terri Gilbride at 360 600-3323.

There are five very predicable stages of marriage and couples are much better prepared for navigating them if they understand the stages and what to do in each one.  The discussion focuses on recognizing the stages and understanding that passage through them is normal.  No one has a perfect marriage and our expectations often do not include the more difficult stages.  The reward for successful navigation through the first four stages will give a couple the proverbial pot of gold at the end of the rainbow in happiness and knowledge that in spite of all the difficulties along the way, in the end, they were faithful to their wedding vows.

This show explores how marriages grow and become stronger with common goals that help a couple focus on what is important to them.  There are many types of goals but this show focuses on emotional and intimacy goals and encourages couples to establish their own goals to strengthen their marriage.

This show explores the seven elements of intimacy as identified by David Olson, founder of the PREPARE/ENRICH Inventory, and focuses on two: Emotional and Sexual Intimacy.  Your hosts discuss barriers to intimacy, the benefits of enhanced intimacy, and provide practical ideas for increasing intimacy.  The MarriageTeam website provides two download-able worksheets to assist couples enhance their intimacy.

The show addresses personality differences in marriage and looks at five personality areas identified by the PREPARE/ENRICH Inventory.  The factors have to do with our Social, Change, Organizational, Pleasing, and Emotional Stability natures.  While differences can be frustrating at times, they can also be a marital strength and the key to overcoming differences is identifying and discussing them to create the marriage you want.