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Be a Great Parent Without Becoming a Lousy Spouse

Parenting can be tough and sometimes all your hard work can come at the expense of your spouse. It’s easy to neglect each other when you’re focusing on the children – the key is to save some of the focus for both of you. Rabbi Stephen Baars has been counseling couples on their marriages for over 20 years and joins us to discuss the BLISS program he designed to help couples manage the roles of both parent and spouse.

Rabbi Baars is dedicated to helping couples get on the right track to marriage success. You can find out more about Rabbi Baars seminars and lectures, as well as his book, Bliss: The Marriage and Parenting Book, at his website, www.GetBliss.com

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A Marriage Counselor Goes to Marriage Counseling

What makes a marriage counselor decide to go in for counseling? Jennifer Coleman is a Life Transition Coach with Rosen Law Firm who has worked as a marriage counselor as well and joins us to talk about her experience visiting a marriage therapist with her husband. Jennifer discusses how she and her husband decided on a counselor, why they decided to go, how many sessions they needed, and how they knew when their issues were resolved.

Jennifer discusses the initial apprehension that even she had about seeing a therapist and shares some tips on making the process more comfortable for both you and your spouse. She also gives advice on the benefits of seeing a counselor before any major crises arise and how to focus on your spouse and your marriage amidst the stressors of daily life.

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Stay Happily Married – Durham – Jan. 21, 2009

This free workshop will be held in the Durham office of Rosen Law Firm from 6-7:30 p.m. and led by Susan Orenstein, Ph.D.

The Durham office is located in Sutton Station at:

5826 Fayetteville Rd., Suite 205

Durham, NC 27713

Falling in love is easy. Staying in love is another matter. Learn what the latest marital research says about what differentiates the masters and disasters of marriage. Learn about the types of communication that build greater intimacy. Leave the workshop with added confidence that your marriage can be enhanced.

This workshop is for you if:
– You and your spouse keep arguing about the same issues
– You feel like you and your spouse have grown apart and are now like roommates
– You feel resentful, misunderstood, or hurt much of the time
– You and your partner get along well, you just want to feel closer
– You feel hopeless and are considering divorce

You can find out more about Dr. Orenstein at www.orensteinsolutions.com

To reserve a space, simply send an email with your first name, an email address or phone number (we only use this to notify you if the seminar date changes), and the date/location of the seminar you would like to attend to seminars@stayhappilymarried.com, or call us at 919.256.1558. Reservation is not required, but it helps us prepare for the event.

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