At the 2009 conference in Orlando:
Three-day institutes will be scheduled Mon, Tues, & Wed, July 6, 7, & 8
Two-day Institutes will be scheduled Tues & Wed, July 7 & 8 except for Fireproof Ministries which
will be split with one day pre and one day post (see #117 and #908)
One-day Institutes will be scheduled Sun, July 12
Training Institutes - Smart Marriages/Happy Families
These training sessions qualify you to teach the programs; administer assessment tools;
and/or use the materials or techniques in your clinical setting.
You do not need to be a mental health professional - anyone can be trained as an instructor.
The public is also invited to attend – even if becoming an instructor is not your goal, attend to strengthen
your own relationship or marriage.
Select from 25 Institute sessions. 17 pre-conference, 8 post-conference.
7.5 CE per day.
The institutes are all presented "live and in person". It can be confusing when
it says 1-day DVD-based seminar, but that is just a description about the program
you are being trained to present. The presenters as listed will appear in-person
to instruct you on how to use their DVDs, powerpoints, etc. to teach their program.
PLEASE visit Institute links for details about what you'll be prepared to teach; materials you'll receive; program certifications; and additional links to program headquarters to better understand the training being offered.
Pre - Conference Institutes These sessions are accurate for 2009 in Orlando. Check for possible additions and updates.
101 Three Days - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, July 6, 7, 8 in ORLANDO The PREP Approach Howard Markman, PhD, Scott Stanley, PhD,Susan Blumberg, PhD, Natalie Jenkins Videos, role play and research shed light on both marital failure and success.
Qualifies you to present the PREP and Christian PREP programs to help couples communicate, manage
conflict, and nurture fun, friendship and intimacy in marriage. $150 spouse discount. Discount couples
will receive two leader manuals but will share the instructor kit and book.
Click for more information: http://www.smartmarriages.com/prep.html 102 Three Days - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, July 6, 7, 8 in ORLANDO Active Relationships Accelerated Training Kelly Simpson, MA, Karen Anzak Leave certified to teach five Active Relationship programs: Active Marriage,
two Military programs (for single or marrieds), a Youth program, and a Single Adults’ program.
Also receive materials to complete certification for four Mastery courses: Money, Communication,
Romance, Traditions. Spanish and Christian editions available. $150 spouse discount.
Click for more information: http://www.smartmarriages.com/simpson.html 103 Three Days - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, July 6, 7, 8 in ORLANDO Family Wellness: Skills for Families in Changing Times George Doub, MDiv, Ana Morante, MFT An effective, practical model for educators, clergy, military, community and clinical practitioners
to teach individuals, couples, and whole families key skills for healthy marriage and family life.
Core theory and coaching skills demonstrated and practiced. Multicultural, minority and alternative
families $150 spouse discount. Couples receive two instructor's manuals.
Click for more information: http://www.smartmarriages.com/doub.html 104 Three Days - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, July 6, 7, 8 in ORLANDO
Bringing Baby Home: Become a Certified Gottman Educator!
Carolyn Pirak, MSW, Joni Parthemer, MEd This research-based workshop developed by John Gottman, teaches pregnant and
new parent couples the essential skills for a successful transition to parenthood.
Help couples maintain intimacy, regulate conflict and understand their baby's cues.
$150 spouse discount.
Click for more information including reading prerequisites: http://www.smartmarriages.com/bbh.html
105 Two Days - Tuesday & Wednesday, July 7 & 8 in ORLANDO
Divorce Busting: Saving Couples from The Brink
Michele Weiner-Davis, MSW
Learn effective strategies for helping last ditch couples heal from
infidelity, bridge sexual desire gaps, overcome communication barriers, and
quit blaming...even if only one spouse attends. For clinicians, marriage
educators, mentors, & clergy.
Click for more information: http://www.smartmarriages.com/doub.html 106 Two Days - Tuesday & Wednesday, July 7 & 8 in ORLANDO
Mastering the Mysteries of Love Mary Ortwein, MS
Qualify to teach Mastering the Mysteries of Love plus add-on special focus seminars. Ideal for
low-income, community or church based. Spanish version available. $150 spouse discount.
Click for more information: http://www.smartmarriages.com/re.html
108 Two Days - Tuesday & Wednesday, July 7 & 8 in ORLANDO
PREP: Winning in the Workplace
109 Two Days - Tuesday & Wednesday, July 7 & 8 in ORLANDO
CompassionPower Boot Camp & Love Without Hurt
Steven Stosny, PhD
Learn skills to teach the intensive, 3-day Boot Camp format to reduce anger, resentment and
emotional abuse as well as the "Love Without Hurt" 8-hour program to add to any marriage
education course - designed to recognize & prevent domestic violence and child abuse.
These programs include emotional regulation skills that make it easier to learn marriage skills.
$100 spouse discount. Click for more information: http://www.smartmarriages.com/stosny.html
110 Two Days - Tuesday & Wednesday, July 7 & 8 in ORLANDO Couple Communication: Collaborative Marriage SkillsSherod Miller, PhD & Phyllis Miller, PhD Teach Couple Communication I & II programs plus CORE for singles. Learn to
coach 11 classic talking & listening skills, an effective collaborative conflict-resolving
process, and practical anger management strategies using powerful skills mats.
Introduces THRIVE, the Collaborative Marriage Sphere/Inventory. Marketing methods.
$100 spouse discount.
Click for more information:http://www.smartmarriages.com/miller.html
111 Two Days - Tuesday & Wednesday, July 7 & 8 in ORLANDO
IMAGO: CASP, ImagoConnects, and DialogFirst
Harville Hendrix, PhD and Helen LaKelly Hunt, PhD
Learn to coach couples using the transformative power of Imago Dialogue
as you qualify to teach three programs: Couplehood as a Spiritual Path;
the 3-hr IMAGOConnects for couples; and the DialogFirst program for coaches.
Designed for congregations and communities. $100 spouse discount. Click for more information: http://www.smartmarriages.com/casp.html
112 Two Days - Tuesday & Wednesday, July 7 & 8 in ORLANDO
How to Avoid Marrying (or Dating) a Jerk and Marriage Links
John Van Epp, PhD
Become certified in 2 courses: teach singles of all ages how to pace a relationship
with the Relationship Attachment Model (RAM) and select a life partner and teach
couples to use the RAM to stay connected in communication, trust, sex, and mutuality.
Teach groups in churches, schools & bases. $100 spouse discount.
Click for more information: http://www.smartmarriages.com/Links.html
113 Two Days - Tuesday & Wednesday, July 7 & 8 in ORLANDOLife Coaching With Couples: The NEW Profession
Pat Williams, EdD, Mike Lillibridge, PhD
Learn the basics of Life Coaching, the Peoplemap Assessment, and the skills to coach
couples to overcome the gap between where they are and where they want to be in their relationship.
Includes skills practice, demonstration and practice-building tips. $100 spouse discount.
Click for more information: http:www.smartmarriages.com/williams.html
114 10 Rites of Passage - Tuesday & Wednesday, July 7 & 8 in ORLANDOCharles Lee Johnson, MSW, Rozario Slack, DMin
This abstinence, fatherhood and marriage program teaches at-risk youth responsibility
to self, family and community with a focus on life goals. Qualify to teach the program
with support in setting-up in community and faith settings. $100 spouse discount.
Click for more information: http:www.smartmarriages.com/rites.html 115 Two Days - Tuesday & Wednesday, July 7 & 8 in ORLANDO FOCCUS & REFOCCUS Lynda Madison, PhD, Bob Thome, MSW Learn to administer these practical, user-friendly, self-diagnosing instruments in individual or
group marriage preparation and enrichment settings and qualify to train others in their use.
Includes family-of-origin issues and special applications for cohabiting, remarriage, interfaith,
and dual-career couples. $100 spouse discount.
Click for more information:http://www.smartmarriages.com/foccus.html
116 Two Day - Tuesday & Wednesday, July 7 & 8 in ORLANDO School & Youth Marriage Education Programs Kay Reed, chair - CLICK FOR FLYER to post in your community CONNECTIONS - Char Kamper, MA
LoveU2: Relationships Plus - Marline Pearson, MA We have to start with the kids! These research-based programs teach students the
skills and knowledge that are central to building and maintaining healthy marriages.
Curricula easily adapted to classroom, church, agency, and youth group settings.
Each of
these programs meets the Federal criteria for youth relationship education.
No spouse discount. Click for more information
on the three training options:http://www.smartmarriages.com/school.html
117 One Day - Wednesday, July 8 in ORLANDO • FREE • No CEU
Fireproof Marriage Ministries
Julie Baumgardner, MA, Richard Albertson, Rob Harrison, Dennis Stoica, MBA - Co-Chairs
Inspired by the film, Fireproof, churches are launching marriage and family strengthening missions
across the country. Learn about the rich variety of effective, affordable, mentor-based, easy-to-teach
programs with teaching guidelines and do's-and-don't roadmaps for success. Also plan to attend
the Fireproof Impact Awards Lunch: Changing Marriage One Congregation at a Time featuring the movie
producers and directors. $26. (See Part II #908)
Click for more information: http://www.smartmarriages.com/fireproof.minsitries.html
Post - Conference Training Institutes
Sunday, July 12
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
901 One Day - Sunday, July 12 in ORLANDO
Basic Training for Black Couples and Singles
Rozario Slack, DMin, Nisa Muhammad
Learn to teach two programs to help couples and singles in the Black community
understand the benefits of marriage, communicate better, manage their conflict and
increase their intimacy. Includes presentation and marketing skills and materials.
$50 spouse discount. Click for more information: http://www.smartmarriages.com/black.html
902 - Sunday, July 12 in ORLANDO
Strengthening Stepfamilies: A Developmental Approach
Elizabeth Einstein, MA
Stepfamilies can succeed – once you help them understand how to make their strengths
work for them. Learn powerful exercises to reduce loyalty conflicts and clarify bonds and
boundaries in these vulnerable families. This creative day gives you The Stepfamily Journey
“trail map” and tools to teach any stepfamily program.
$50 spouse discount.
Click for more information: http://www.smartmarriages.com/einstein.stepfamilies.html 903 One Day - Sunday, July 12 in ORLANDO
Couples Sexual Awareness: Developing a Premarital and Marital Sexuality Program
Barry McCarthy, PhD
Sexual problems are the major cause of separation and divorce in the first 4 years
of marriage. Learn to help couples develop their sexual style, eroticize their marriage,
prevent affairs, confront sexual secrets, and address sexual dysfunction. For premarital or
marital education, and marital enhancement. $50 spouse discount.
Click for more information: http://www.smartmarriages.com/mccarthy.html
904 One Day - Sunday, July 12 in ORLANDO
Hold Me Tight: Strengthening the Bonds of Love Sue Johnson, EdD
Understand the exquisite logic of love – the concept of "effective dependency"; the cycles
that sabotage a felt sense of connection; the music of the relationship dance; and, finally, how
to shape conversations that will foster a secure lasting bond between partners. $50 spouse discount.
Click for more information: http://www.smartmarriages.com/eft.html 905 One Day - Sunday, July 12 in ORLANDO
PREPARE/ENRICH: New Customized Version Peter Larson, PhD, Matthew Turvey, PsyD Help couples prepare for marriage and enrich their relationships with the new customized
PREPARE/ENRICH assessments. Qualifies you to administer, interpret and give feedback on
the couple inventories. Includes all training materials: Resource Kit, DVDs, CD Manaul, Sample
Reports, Couple's Workbook, Resource Guide and 1 Free PREPARE/ENRICH Scoring.
$50 spouse discount.
Click for more information: http://www.smartmarriages.com/olson.html
906 One Day - Sunday, July 12 in ORLANDO
Torn Asunder: Mending Infidelity
Dave Carder, MA
Learn to teach Torn Asunder couples groups with a structure to stabilize marriages in the
first critical 90 days; differentiate types of infidelity and to start forgiveness and trust building;
plus homework. $50 spouse discount.
Click for more information:http://www.smartmarriages.com/carder.html
907 One Day - Sunday, July 12 in ORLANDO
Working with Couples and Sexual Addiction
Mark Laaser, PhD, MDiv
Learn crucial tools for working with couples that are dealing with the pain of sexual addiction.
Recognize the symptoms and develop a recovery plan for the addict, spouse and couple.
$50 spouse discount.
Click for more information:http://www.smartmarriages.com/laaser.html
908 One Day - Sunday, July 12 in ORLANDO • FREE • No CEU
Fireproof Marriage Ministries
Julie Baumgardner, MA, Richard Albertson, Rob Harrison, Dennis Stoica, MBA - Co-Chairs
Gather to sort out what you've learned, brainstorm with colleagues, and formulate strategic plans to
revitalize and strengthen marriage and families in your communities. (See Part I #117)
http://www.smartmarriages.com/fireproof.minsitry.goals.html