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A Couples Workshop for Every Relationship

No Matter Where You Are In Your Relationship,
the Skills You'll Learn Will Have a Lifelong Impact

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EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

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CONFLICT RESOLUTION

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RELATIONSHIP STRENGTHENING

 
  • Class Overview

    Class 1 – INTRODUCTION

    • Welcome and overview
    • 9 important skills in every relationship
    • Physiology and healthy relationships
    • Elevate your love, not your heart rate

    Class 2 - EMPOWER YOURSELF

    • Why it is important to care for self
    • Recognizing and managing signs of stress
    • Overview of physical, spiritual & sexual health
    • Emotional Health

    Class 3 – LAY THE FOUNDATION & ENLIGHTEN

    • Making the relationship a priority
    • Remembering the past
    • Maintaining intimacy
    • Financial expectations

    Class 4 – VALUE & ATTACH

    • Mindfulness practice: loving-kindness
    • Maintaining positivity in the relationship
    • Crabby reactions vs. caring actions
    • Spending meaningful time together
    • Making and protecting time
    • Nurturing your couple identity
    • Nurturing positive interactions
    • Helpful versus unhelpful messages

    Class 5 – TAME & ENGAGE

    • Conflict is normal
    • How we respond to anger
    • Applying the brakes
    • Mindfulness practice: attitude change
    • Managing conflict and applying repair attempts
    • Support from others


    Funding for this project is provided by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Grant: #90FM0079. These services are available to all eligible persons, regardless of race, gender, age, disability or religion.


ELEVATE is FREE!

The Benefits Are Priceless

 

Contact your local county Extension office to see if an ELEVATE class is being offered near you.

 

 

A Lasting Impact!

See How ELEVATE Is Benefiting Attendees

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“My relationship with my partner is stronger than ever ... ”

- Taylor Sparkman, ELEVATE Alum

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“The course really helped us develop better communication skills as a couple”

- Arun Jani, ELEVATE Alum

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“It truly has set the foundation for a healthy relationship between the two of us”

- Jacqlyn Yourell, ELEVATE Alum

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“We highly recommend this class to couples looking to enhance their communication ... ”

- Scotty Goodloe, ELEVATE Alum

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