STRENGTHENING THE BONDS THAT FREE US COURSE

Designed to be implemented over a 3 or 4 day period, this training includes in-depth exploration, interactive exercises, role plays, journaling and education in the following areas:

12 Principles and Values in alignment with Srila Prabhupada and the sastras


Roles of Husband and Wife

Gender roles and cultural Norms
Understanding Differences and Expectations
Role Definition and Character


Readiness for Marriage, Expectations, Compatibility

Preparation for Marriage
Self-assessment
Areas to consider for compatibility


Communications and Managing Conflict

Healthy Communication: Speaking, Listening, Negotiating, Conflict Resolution
Saboteurs of Healthy Communication
3 Empowering Communication Skills
Making Win-Win Decisions


Finance

Financial responsibility
Prosperity and poverty
Identifying financial challenges
A Powerful Financial Strategy


Affection and Intimacy

Krsna Conscious Perspectives on Sex Life
Communication and Loving Exchanges


Serious conflict, Separation and Divorce

Danger Signs in Marriage
Signs of Abusive Relationships
Conflict Resolution Styles: Matrix
Legitimate Reasons for Divorce
The Consequences of Divorce
Sustaining Family Relationships


Children and Parenting

Notions of Parenting
Patterns and Skills of a Healthy Family
Children’s Needs
Good Discipline: Teaching versus Punishment: Clarity,
Appropriateness and Consistency.
Making Routines and Rules
Parenting Styles
Resources for Parents

Balanced Lifestyle 1: Personal development/Spirituality

Balanced Lifestyle 2: Making a social contribution

All Grhastha Vision Team Members are professional, experienced, counselors, educators, therapists or doctors. If you are interested in arranging for this course to be given in your area, please contact:

Krsnanandini Devi Dasi
krsnanandinidevidasi@yahoo.com
Uttama dasi
250-457-0293
uttamadd@yahoo.com

Full Course Outline