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Couples Communication
Who
causes the most communications problems in couples, him or her?
The answer is YES.
Men in Balance is offering a Couples
Communications class with practice conversations using real
issues. The class will be facilitated by Emmie Alexander Hancock
and Jerry Hancock of Alexander Hancock Associates and Men in
Balance.
The 2-evening sessions (NEW DATES COMING
SOON) will be 7-9PM. Registration is free; a $20
donation per couple is suggested. Limited to 10
couples per session.
All materials will be provided. Call the church
(704.892.8277) or send an email to jerry@meninbalance.org
to register, indicating which session you prefer. Child care
is provided. Let us know the ages and number of children you
will bring.
choose topics for future sessions {click here}
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Davidson
United Methodist Church
Room 213 Alexander Education
Building (S. Main St) |
New Sunday School
Sessions at DUMC
(Sundays 11AM)
Call the church (704.892.8277) or send an email to jerry@meninbalance.org
to register,
Week 1 :
Fathers and Their Influence
-Traits
(good and bad) of our fathers
-Impacts of our fathers on our lives
-Role of fathers in passage to manhood
-Absent or missing (or emotionally absent)
fathers and its impact
-Christian implication of being a father
Week 2 :
Career
-What are the career traps for men?
-Balancing work and home life
-Long term impact of work commitments
-Personal identification with career/implications
-Retirement: what to do with it
Week 3 :
Marriage
-What makes a good marriage?
-God's plan for marriage: Is it realistic?
-Communication in marriage
-Resolving differences
-Divorce and its aftermath/options
Week 4 :
Sex and Intimacy
-Why do men say they want more sex
but not more conversation?
-Sex: Men's view vs. Women's view
-How is sex different from intimacy?
-Role of communication in an intimate relationship
Week 5 :
Family Life
-How much togetherness do you need?
-Keeping the whole family involved
-Teens and family life: special needs?
-Church attendance and family connection
Week 6 :
Christian Life as a Man
-Making a priority of your spiritual development
-Being a spiritual leader in your home
-Keeping your faith real and active
-Christian life and work/career
Week 7 :
(Optional ) Wrap-up/Review
Free-wheeling discussion of all previous topics,
integrating them into a balanced life; discussion
about continuing to meet or creating other groups;
whatever's on your mind.
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