Presentation for improving romantic relationships. Uses many different perspectives to enhance communication, clarify expectations and work on goals as a couple. Could also be useful at work! donboice@boicecounseling.com

1. Presented by Don Boice, LCSW-R
240 East Ridge Road
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 802-1273
Donboice@boicecounseling.com
www.boicecounseling.com

2. Agenda
 Topic Tim eEs ate
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 I. Introduction 15 minutes
 A . Introduce self
 B . A sk group members to introduce selves
 C. S tate workshop goals
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 II. Overview of Partnership 25
minutes
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 III. Practical applications of being partners 40 minutes
 IV . A ddressing issues of power and control 15 minutes
 V . S etting a vision of your future together 10 minutes
 V I. Review what was learned 10 minutes
 V II. Conclusion 2 minutes

3. Partnership
QUIZ-see handout
 Happy marriages are based on a foundation of
friendship
 What makes a partnership?
 Are you and your partner in a partnership?
 Do you share the joys and burdens/chores (see
handout)?

4. What is Healthy Love?
 What do you want from a relationship?
 S ex and Money
 Children
 Is what you want healthy?
S ee handout

5. A Vision of Our Future
 What do we want from being together?
S ee handout
S ee handout on setting communication goals

6. Better Communication
The Concept of Full Communication- overview
 Congruence
 Emotional Intimacy

7. Action Plan
 Couples Monthly Checkup (see handout)
 What do Y OU need to do to improve the relationship?

8. Presented by Don Boice, LCSW-R
240 East Ridge Road
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 802-1273
Donboice@boicecounseling.com
www.boicecounseling.com