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Relationships, Family & Christian Living
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 Understanding the Purpose of Pre-Marital Counseling · 10 min Understanding Yourself Before You Say "I Do" · 10 min Understanding Your Personal History and Family of Origin · 10 min Identifying Your Personal Values and Beliefs · 10 min Your Emotional Health and Readiness for Marriage · 10 min Understanding Your Communication Style · 10 min Identifying Your Conflict Resolution Style · 10 min Understanding Your Love Language · 10 min Understanding Your Expectations of Marriage · 10 min Understanding Your Past Relationships · 10 min Understanding the Purpose of Marriage · 10 min The Covenant of Marriage · 10 min The Role of Love in Christian Marriage · 10 min The Roles of Husband and Wife · 10 min Mutual Submission in Marriage · 10 min Building Emotional Intimacy · 10 min Building Spiritual Intimacy · 10 min Building Physical Intimacy · 10 min Communication in Marriage · 10 min Conflict Resolution in Marriage · 10 min Managing Anger and Forgiveness · 10 min Managing Stress and Pressures · 10 min Decision-Making in Marriage · 10 min Work-Life Balance in Marriage · 10 min Growing Together in Marriage · 10 min The Marriage Conversation - Starting Well · 10 min The Art of Active Listening · 10 min The Power of "I" Statements · 10 min The Power of Validation · 10 min The Art of Speaking the Truth in Love · 10 min The Importance of Forgiveness · 10 min The Power of Apology and Repair · 10 min Managing Conflict with In-laws · 10 min Conflict Over Money and How to Resolve It · 10 min The 4 Horsemen of Conflict and Their Antidotes · 10 min Conflict Styles - Avoidance, Competition, Accommodation, Compromise, Collaboration · 10 min The Skill of Compromise in Marriage · 10 min The Art of Fighting Fair · 10 min Conflict Over Parenting Styles · 10 min Conflict Over Extended Family Involvement · 10 min Conflict Over Division of Labor · 10 min Conflict Over Intimacy and Sexuality · 10 min Reconciliation After Conflict · 10 min Rebuilding Trust After Hurt, Delay, or Disappointment · 10 min Rebuilding Trust in Marriage · 10 min Building a Culture of Appreciation · 10 min Emotional Safety and Security in Marriage · 10 min Humor and Playfulness in Conflict · 10 min Managing Conflict When You Are Triggered · 10 min The Role of Prayer in Conflict · 10 min Understanding Your Financial Values and Beliefs · 10 min Creating a Marital Budget · 10 min Managing Debt as a Couple · 10 min Saving and Investing as a Couple · 10 min Financial Goals and Dreams · 10 min Financial Transparency and Honesty · 10 min Tithing, Giving, and Generosity · 10 min Extended Family Financial Obligations · 10 min Financial Planning for Children · 10 min Financial Planning for Retirement · 10 min Financial Partnerships and Joint Accounts · 10 min Navigating Financial Crises Together · 10 min Building Financial Security · 10 min Financial Fairness and Equality · 10 min Tithing and Giving as a Couple · 10 min Money and In-Law Relationships · 10 min Financial Intimacy and Trust · 10 min Financial Planning for Career Changes · 10 min Financial Planning for Business · 10 min Financial Review and Planning Sessions · 10 min Teaching Children About Money · 10 min The Financial Covenant · 10 min Generational Financial Legacy · 10 min Financial Peace and Contentment · 10 min A Lifestyle of Generosity · 10 min Understanding In-Law Dynamics · 10 min Setting Healthy Boundaries with In-Laws · 10 min Honoring Parents Without Losing Your Marriage · 10 min Navigating Cultural and Traditional Expectations · 10 min Supporting Each Other with In-Law Challenges · 10 min Building Your Own Family Culture · 10 min Managing Extended Family Relationships · 10 min Dealing with Difficult In-Laws · 10 min Creating a United Front with In-Laws · 10 min Love and Respect in In-Law Relationships · 10 min Preparing for Parenthood as a Couple · 10 min Aligning Your Parenting Philosophies · 10 min Discipline and Correction · 10 min Education and Spiritual Training of Children · 10 min Family Planning and Child Spacing · 10 min Raising Children in the Faith · 10 min Balancing Parenting and Marriage · 10 min Creating a Shared Life Vision · 10 min Setting and Achieving Shared Goals · 10 min Building Your Marriage on a Firm Foundation · 10 min Preparing for Life's Changes · 10 min Maintaining Friendship and Connection in Marriage · 10 min Keeping the Romance Alive · 10 min Growing in Love and Commitment · 10 min Leaving a Lasting Legacy · 10 min
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