Welcome to the Flood Church Lilongwe Marriage Preparation course. Please find below the course content.

INTRODUCTION

Welcome! This course is designed to include five sessions as well as an introduction! Our prayer is that this is a useful tool for discernment as well as an enriching time in your relationship as you prepare for marriage!

We ask you to take some time together before you begin the counselling sessions to each individually fill in the questionnaire below, read the welcome letter and watch the short video.

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SESSION 1 COMMUNICATION

The aim of this session is to help you become more aware of your communication styles, learn to be a better listener and make a plan for communication in your relationship.

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Please take the time to complete this activity separately then discuss it before session 2.
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SESSION 2: EXPECTATIONS AND VALUES

The purpose of this session is to help couples identify the expectations they bring to marriage and partnership practices that create shared values.

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SESSION 3: ANGER AND FORGIVENESS

The aim of this session is to help couples learn skills and tools for handling anger healthily and practicing forgiveness.

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SESSION 4: RESOLVING CONFLICT

The aim of this session is to give couples tools for resolving conflict in marriage. 

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SESSION 5: KEEPING LOVE ALIVE

The aim of this session is to help couples with tools and strategies for expressing love and commitment to one another. 

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

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