Marriage Matters Jackson Events

Weekly Marriage Restoration (21 May 2012)

Mon, 21 May 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Marriage Restoration Workshop

Every Monday evening

6 p.m. - 8 p.m. @ The United Way Center,

536 N. Jackson Street, Jackson, MI.

*Workshop registrants attend at no cost.

Most couples going through rough spots only see two options; painful marriage or divorce. There is a Third Option: an ongoing weekly program to restore and build better marriages. The Third Option program offers hope for hurting couples, and covers critical topics, such as how to fight fair, forgiveness and repair, understanding expectations, control issues and much more.

Many couples needing a "turn-around" in their marriage find hope and answers participating in these weekly forums. Attend as-needed to gain support from other couples while learning tools to help rebuild your relationship.

Spring 2012 Schedule:

Mar 5 - Control Issues
Mar 12 - Listening Beyond the Words

Mar 19 - Personality Differences

Mar 26 - Childhood Issues and Emotional Baggage

Apr 2 - Handling Anger Constructively
Apr 9 - Speaking the Truth in Love
Apr 16 - How to Fight Fair; Conflict Resolution

Apr 23 - Feelings and the Hurt Spiral

Apr 30 - Forgiveness and Repair

May 7- Rebuilding Trust

May 14 - Building a Climate of Respect

May 21 - Responsibility and The Blame Game

May 28 - No Class (Memorial Day)

June 4 - Understanding Expectations

June 11 - Redefining the Power Struggle

* Cost underwritten by Marriage Matters Jackson.

Facilitator:

Bob Pletcher

Courageous (16 Jun 2012)

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 22:30:00 GMT

Courageous - Saturday, June 16^th at the Michigan Theatre

Money Habitudes (10 Jul 2012)

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Money Habitudes Workshop
Let's do lunch, and we'll treat you to dessert!

Tuesday, July 10th
Noon - 1:00 p.m.

United Way
Conference Room A/B
536 N. Jackson Street
Jackson, MI 49201

Pack your lunch, or order it from us (Heavenly Ham). Whether you come alone or as a couple, you’ll learn ideas to help your relationship -- and we will provide dessert.

The first 10 people registered will be entered into a drawing for a free lunch!

Join MMJ’s Shelby Raines as she makes it fun tackling a serious topic: MONEY!

Using Money Habitude cards, she will help people talk about money, understand financial psychology and explain their money personality type.

In this quick and effective workshop you will use Money Habitude cards to:

Start great conversations about money and finances. Money is one of the most difficult subjects for people to discuss. As a fun and engaging conversation starter, Money Habitudes makes talking about money easy and approachable.
Provide AHA! insights regarding finances, relationships, career and lifestyle choices. Often, we don’t know why we do what we do with our personal finances. Money is the number one reason why couples fight and is frequently the reason people stay in dead-end jobs. The financial personality quiz aspect of the tool provides important insights about money issues.

Who should attend? Individuals can use the cards to understand how they can take charge of their financial future and see where old habits and attitudes may be supporting or sabotaging their intentions.

Couples can use the cards to understand where they complement and conflict with each others' habits and attitudes, which gives them a strong foundation to talk about important financial issues productively, using the non-judgmental, common language provided by the cards.

Facilitator:

Shelby Raines

This workshop offered at no charge to you by the Let's Talk About Money grant through Smart Investing@your library®, a program funded by ALA and the FINRA Foundation.

Community Partners:

More community workshops on money:
Let's Talk About Money

Marriage L.I.N.K.S. Weekend Workshop (14 Sep 2012)

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Falling in love is easy; staying in love requires time, effort and skill.

$99/couple includes lodging, workshop and meals on Saturday.

Holiday Inn, Jackson

Friday, September 14th 6:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.
& Saturday, September 15th 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

A couple still "in love" after years of marriage can face the future and all it brings. In this workshop you'll gain tools for managing crucial relationship links in your marriage:

Communication Skills
Conflict Resolution
Individual Needs
Forgiveness
Trust
Intimacy

This research-based program for enhancing your marriage will demonstrate the boundaries you need to protect your relationship from harm.

Facilitator:

Amy Pelletier

Please note: At the point of registration, fees are nonrefundable

5 Great Dates Before You Say I Do (02 Oct 2012)

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 23:00:00 GMT

5 Great Dates for Seriously Dating & Engaged Couples

Spend five consecutive Thursday nights on a date with each other, learning and having fun. Sessions will be held at a different locations throughout Jackson and a tasty dessert or appetizer will be served each week. MMJ will start you off with a treat and a topic, and guide you through ways to explore subjects like communication, hopes and expectations, goal setting, and more.

Like everything we do, the tone of this workshop is positive and upbeat and the environment is relaxing and fun. Our goal is to give you some of your best times as a couple! Get ready to laugh, snack, and find out (even more) about each other. Don’t worry, you don’t have to share with others, you just have to be willing to go on 5 dates, how great is that?

5 Great Dates is an award winning, research proven, relationship enhancement program.

Dates: Tuesday Evenings, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th)

Location: The first session, October 2nd, begins at Cascades Manor House in Jackson, and then each week Shelby will reveal the location for the following week.

Price: $50 per couple includes all 5 workshop sessions, beverages and dessert or appetizer each week for two.

Facilitator:
Shelby Raines

Please note: At the point of registration, fees are nonrefundable

All About Us Weekend Marriage Workshop (12 Oct 2012)

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Disagreements aren't the issue, it's how you handle them.

Learn skills to gain satisfaction and lessen stress in your relationship. Couples who take this workshop have a better chance of staying together. It's great for couples at every stage and any age.

Friday, October 12th 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
& Saturday, October 13th 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Michindoh Conference Center (a non-smoking facility), Hillsdale

$99/couple includes lodging, meals and workshop

Facilitators:Keith and JoAnn Hinton

Please note: At the point of registration, fees are nonrefundable