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Pre-Marital Counseling Academy

A 100-session pre-marital counseling curriculum for engaged and soon-to-be-married couples, grounded in Nigerian and African Christian context — covering self-discovery, partnership foundations, communication and conflict resolution, financial planning, in-laws and extended family, parenting and family planning, and building a shared marriage vision.

100 published lessons · Online learning · Part of Learn & Grow

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Academy lesson outline

  1. Understanding the Purpose of Pre-Marital Counseling · 10 min
  2. Understanding Yourself Before You Say "I Do" · 10 min
  3. Understanding Your Personal History and Family of Origin · 10 min
  4. Identifying Your Personal Values and Beliefs · 10 min
  5. Your Emotional Health and Readiness for Marriage · 10 min
  6. Understanding Your Communication Style · 10 min
  7. Identifying Your Conflict Resolution Style · 10 min
  8. Understanding Your Love Language · 10 min
  9. Understanding Your Expectations of Marriage · 10 min
  10. Understanding Your Past Relationships · 10 min
  11. Understanding the Purpose of Marriage · 10 min
  12. The Covenant of Marriage · 10 min
  13. The Role of Love in Christian Marriage · 10 min
  14. The Roles of Husband and Wife · 10 min
  15. Mutual Submission in Marriage · 10 min
  16. Building Emotional Intimacy · 10 min
  17. Building Spiritual Intimacy · 10 min
  18. Building Physical Intimacy · 10 min
  19. Communication in Marriage · 10 min
  20. Conflict Resolution in Marriage · 10 min
  21. Managing Anger and Forgiveness · 10 min
  22. Managing Stress and Pressures · 10 min
  23. Decision-Making in Marriage · 10 min
  24. Work-Life Balance in Marriage · 10 min
  25. Growing Together in Marriage · 10 min
  26. The Marriage Conversation - Starting Well · 10 min
  27. The Art of Active Listening · 10 min
  28. The Power of "I" Statements · 10 min
  29. The Power of Validation · 10 min
  30. The Art of Speaking the Truth in Love · 10 min
  31. The Importance of Forgiveness · 10 min
  32. The Power of Apology and Repair · 10 min
  33. Managing Conflict with In-laws · 10 min
  34. Conflict Over Money and How to Resolve It · 10 min
  35. The 4 Horsemen of Conflict and Their Antidotes · 10 min
  36. Conflict Styles - Avoidance, Competition, Accommodation, Compromise, Collaboration · 10 min
  37. The Skill of Compromise in Marriage · 10 min
  38. The Art of Fighting Fair · 10 min
  39. Conflict Over Parenting Styles · 10 min
  40. Conflict Over Extended Family Involvement · 10 min
  41. Conflict Over Division of Labor · 10 min
  42. Conflict Over Intimacy and Sexuality · 10 min
  43. Reconciliation After Conflict · 10 min
  44. Rebuilding Trust After Hurt, Delay, or Disappointment · 10 min
  45. Rebuilding Trust in Marriage · 10 min
  46. Building a Culture of Appreciation · 10 min
  47. Emotional Safety and Security in Marriage · 10 min
  48. Humor and Playfulness in Conflict · 10 min
  49. Managing Conflict When You Are Triggered · 10 min
  50. The Role of Prayer in Conflict · 10 min
  51. Understanding Your Financial Values and Beliefs · 10 min
  52. Creating a Marital Budget · 10 min
  53. Managing Debt as a Couple · 10 min
  54. Saving and Investing as a Couple · 10 min
  55. Financial Goals and Dreams · 10 min
  56. Financial Transparency and Honesty · 10 min
  57. Tithing, Giving, and Generosity · 10 min
  58. Extended Family Financial Obligations · 10 min
  59. Financial Planning for Children · 10 min
  60. Financial Planning for Retirement · 10 min
  61. Financial Partnerships and Joint Accounts · 10 min
  62. Navigating Financial Crises Together · 10 min
  63. Building Financial Security · 10 min
  64. Financial Fairness and Equality · 10 min
  65. Tithing and Giving as a Couple · 10 min
  66. Money and In-Law Relationships · 10 min
  67. Financial Intimacy and Trust · 10 min
  68. Financial Planning for Career Changes · 10 min
  69. Financial Planning for Business · 10 min
  70. Financial Review and Planning Sessions · 10 min
  71. Teaching Children About Money · 10 min
  72. The Financial Covenant · 10 min
  73. Generational Financial Legacy · 10 min
  74. Financial Peace and Contentment · 10 min
  75. A Lifestyle of Generosity · 10 min
  76. Understanding In-Law Dynamics · 10 min
  77. Setting Healthy Boundaries with In-Laws · 10 min
  78. Honoring Parents Without Losing Your Marriage · 10 min
  79. Navigating Cultural and Traditional Expectations · 10 min
  80. Supporting Each Other with In-Law Challenges · 10 min
  81. Building Your Own Family Culture · 10 min
  82. Managing Extended Family Relationships · 10 min
  83. Dealing with Difficult In-Laws · 10 min
  84. Creating a United Front with In-Laws · 10 min
  85. Love and Respect in In-Law Relationships · 10 min
  86. Preparing for Parenthood as a Couple · 10 min
  87. Aligning Your Parenting Philosophies · 10 min
  88. Discipline and Correction · 10 min
  89. Education and Spiritual Training of Children · 10 min
  90. Family Planning and Child Spacing · 10 min
  91. Raising Children in the Faith · 10 min
  92. Balancing Parenting and Marriage · 10 min
  93. Creating a Shared Life Vision · 10 min
  94. Setting and Achieving Shared Goals · 10 min
  95. Building Your Marriage on a Firm Foundation · 10 min
  96. Preparing for Life's Changes · 10 min
  97. Maintaining Friendship and Connection in Marriage · 10 min
  98. Keeping the Romance Alive · 10 min
  99. Growing in Love and Commitment · 10 min
  100. Leaving a Lasting Legacy · 10 min

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