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The Third Option is a skills-based group program that helps participants build stronger; more fulfilling marriages. Each 15-session cycle covers a comprehensive set of tools that couples can use to develop better understanding, sensitivity and trust while learning more effective speaking and listening skills.
The skills we develop in the Third Option are helpful for any marriage, and couples attending our program range from those on the brink of divorce to those yearning to make a good marriage even better.
Many couples assume that their marriage is strong and effective, and don’t invest the time to ensure that it grows better over time. Then, all it takes is a new stress-problem with jobs, kids, parents, or health- and even the best marriage becomes frayed or unraveled. Developing the right skills and sensitivity is the best way to ensure that a good marriage grows even better.
It is best for both couples to come but if your spouse is not ready to make a commitment you are welcome to attend alone. You can learn more effective ways to handle conflict and communicate with your spouse. A lot of times when a spouse sees what a difference it is making in their partner’s life they choose to come also.
Each session stands alone, so couples can start anytime in the cycle of topics. There is no fee for The Third Option and free childcare is provided.
• Build a Climate of Respect
• Ending the Blame Game
• Understanding Expectations
• Redefining the Power Struggle
• Coping with Control Issues
• Listening Beyond the Words
• Appreciating personality Differences
• Recognizing Childhood and Emotional Baggage
• Handling Anger Constructively
• Speaking the Truth in Love
• Learning How to Fight Fair
• Breaking the Hurt Cycle
• Practicing Forgiveness and Repair
• Rebuilding Trust
• Marriage: It’s a God Thing
We meet in Saint Patrick’s School conference suite, 1620 Marlborough Rd., Fayetteville, NC 28304, twice a month on Monday evenings. For more information contact Beth O’Leary, 910-323-2410 x 133 or bolea@stpatnc.org
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