If you want to strengthen your marriage, first we recommend that you obtain Marriage Education and Coaching through our Private Couple's Sessions and by registering for one of our Marriage Weekends.  Call 941-827-0500.

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Please note, Marriage & Family Works' programs and services are not intended to address the very serious issue of domestic violence.  Abuse is never OK.   If you feel you may be in an abusive relationship, call the Florida Hotline at 800-500-1119 (www.fcadv.org).  

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To begin strengthening your marriage, use the following as a "checklist" and complete each one together on your marriage journey:

OUR CLASSES & WORKSHOPS/MARRIAGE WEEKENDS at Marriage & Family Works, in Bradenton, FL:
"The Marriage Breakthrough" Marriage Weekend (check calendar for upcoming)
Marriage HOPE Weekend (check calendar for upcoming-must pre-register by calling 941-351-0594)
Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage Video Event
"Adventures in Marriage" Workshop
Flag Page Workshop
Soul Healing Love Class
Love & Respect Class
10 Great Dates Class
Fireproof Your Marriage Class
Love Dare Study Class
"Sex Up Your Marriage" Class
Family Wellness Workshop

RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR MARRIAGE EDUCATION:
The 5 Love Languages, by Gary Chapman
Languages of Apology, by Gary Chapman
Soul Healing Love, Drs. Tom & Beverly Rodgers
Love & Respect (book & workbook), by Emmerson Eggerich
His Needs, Her Needs, by Willard Harley
Sacred Marriage, by Gary Thomas
Marriage on the Rock, by Jimmy & Karen Evans
Soul Healing Love, by Drs. Tom & Beverly Rodgers
Becoming a Family That Heals, by Drs. Tom & Beverly Rodgers
Marriage Links (R.A.M. Model), by John Van Epp
Boundaries in Marriage, by Cloud & Townsend
Passage to Intimacy, by Lori Gorden
Language of Sex, by Gary Smalley
Intended for Pleasure, by Ed & Gayle Wheat
Sheet Music, by Kevin Lehman
Torn Asunder (for healing infidelity issues), by Dave Carder

Listen:
Game Plan to Revolutionize Your Marriage (Kevin Lehman speaking on Focus on the Family )

http://listen.family.org/daily/A000002406.cfm