Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program
A lot of soldiers are under the misconception that attending the Marriage
Enrichment Seminar means you are having "marital issues" This is not the
case. The weekend seminars are for "reconnection" purposes and enhancing
communication. Our office has organized 12 in the last few years and 100% of
the critiques come back with "we had a great time and learned better
communication skills". "It is well worth a weekend of our time."
These weekends are endorsed by TAG for attendance in a SUTA status for
soldiers. Marriage Enrichment weekends are paid for by National Guard
Bureau. You will not be responsible for your hotel stay or meals. Dress is
casual attire for the weekend. I am attaching a registration form for your
convenience with the September weekend dates for the last seminars for 2007.
Please fill out and return via e-mail to marie.durling@nj.ngb.army.mil or
fax to 609-562-0552. registration form (doc) Registration form (pdf)
Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP Questions Couples Ask
About This Enrichment Workshop:
* We're doing pretty well; why should we attend a Marriage Enrichment
Workshop?
All of us can improve our skills when it comes to loving the most important
people in our lives. Every couple starts off their relationship committed to
make it work. Unfortunately, many of us simply do not know HOW to accomplish
a healthy and fulfilling marriage. The difficulty is not knowing what to do
to make that happen! PREP can provide concrete strategies and tools to build
a rewarding marriage.
* Will we be expected to tell a bunch of strangers what our problems
are?
No. This is not group therapy; it is an educational and practical application
opportunity to learn what works in marriage (and what makes marriage work).
It's not necessary that we share those short-falls with the group. Your
confidentiality is important to us and will be protected.
* Why would commands give people time off to attend a Marriage
Enrichment Workshop?
o They really do care about your family relationships;
o If you become more effective at open communication while knowing how
to keep discussions from escalating into arguments, it will benefit the
workspace as well as at home; and
o Participating in this Workshop is a huge boost to family readiness
and tranquility.
* Is this a religious program?
Not at all, although the Bible is a tremendous source of wisdom about how
relationships can thrive. No religious nor denominational teachings are
included in "Marriage Enrichment: the PREP Approach."
* Enjoying the good times: More than "Don't Worry, Be Happy," learn the
secrets of keeping
busyness from crowding-out the fun in your relationship.
Amy B. (Walder) Glatz
CPT, TC, NJARNG
NJ Family Program Director
amy.walder@us.army.mil
609-562-0668 (W)
609-562-0552 (F)