A. Preventative programs – are focused on strengths of couples
A. Preventative programs – are focused on strengths of couples. The programs are often structured, include experiential activities, have a cognitive focus, are time limited and are often economical. Some professionals further divide preventative programs into :
Primary – programs that focus on issues before difficulties occur
Secondary - program that focus on couples that may be at risk
If you were tasked with creating a primary program and a secondary program for couples, what would your programs entail. Share the following for each program:
Name of the program
1. Mission and Vision of the program
2. Intended Audience (Relationships or Marriage)
3. Share one major event or activity that you will place under this program.
4. Share 3 goals for the program.
In a brief paragraph to follow, discuss the rationale behind your creation of these programs (why this selection), and discuss the differences between the programs. Please use examples to clarify your positions.
Primary Program
Name: The Strong Foundations Program
Mission: To help couples build strong foundations for their relationships by teaching them the skills and knowledge they need to communicate effectively, resolve conflict, and manage stress.
Vision: To create a world where all couples have the tools they need to build happy and healthy relationships.
Intended Audience: Couples who are in the early stages of their relationships, or who are looking to strengthen their existing relationships.
Program Components:
- Communication Skills: The program would teach couples how to communicate effectively with each other, both verbally and nonverbally. This would include learning how to listen actively, express their feelings in a clear and constructive way, and resolve conflict peacefully.
- Conflict Resolution Skills: The program would teach couples how to resolve conflict in a healthy and productive way. This would include learning how to identify the root of the conflict, brainstorm solutions, and compromise.
- Stress Management Skills: The program would teach couples how to manage stress in a healthy way. This would include learning relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing and meditation, and how to identify and avoid stressors.
- Assessment: The program would begin with an assessment of the couple's relationship. This would help to identify the specific issues that the couple is facing and to develop a treatment plan.
- Individual and Couple's Therapy: The program would include individual and couples therapy. Individual therapy would help each partner to understand their own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Couples therapy would help the couple to communicate more effectively and to resolve conflict in a healthy way.
- Group Therapy: The program would also include group therapy. Group therapy would provide couples with the opportunity to share their experiences with other couples who are facing similar challenges.