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 [1]
Uttama dasi
250-457-0293
uttamadd@yahoo.com [2]
Links:
[1] mailto:krsnanandinidevidasi@yahoo.com
[2] mailto:uttamadd@yahoo.com
[3] http://aum.ca/vaisnavafamilyresources/content/strengthening-bonds-free-us-0