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World Class Marriage™ Workshops
The Art and Science of Relationship Success

                 The Definition of a World Class Marriage

   A World Class Marriage is a dynamic and special relationship
filled with love, caring and trust, gounded in the knowledge that
both partners bring to that relationship
a commitment to ways of living and loving
that nurture the growth, happiness and satisfaction of both.
                                        --by Patty Howell & Ralph Jones

     Designed and taught by internationally-acclaimed trainers, authors, and married partners, Patty Howell and Ralph Jones, World Class Marriage™ Workshops are dynamic, safe and powerful opportunities to focus on skills that have been proven to strengthen relationships. Whether you're married yet or not, you'll benefit from World Class Marriage. Both men and women says it's the best thing that ever happened to their relationship!! 

     The World Class Marriage Workshop is a unique educational program with practical and proven skills, based upon research identifying the behaviors that lead to divorce and the ones that foster relationship success.  Upon that foundation, the World Class Marriage workshop identifies 16 concrete and powerful ways couples can create closeness and satisfaction in their love relationship.  No new-age, touchy-feely stuff. World Class Marriage gives you a safe and focused opportunity to learn how to enrich your relationship.

   World Class Marriage™ Workshops are 15 hours of practical and proven real-life skills, distilled by Ralph and Patty from their experience teaching thousands of people all over the world, plus personal insights from their own highly successful marriage.  See a world-class marriage in action! Participants also receive Patty and Ralph's book World Class Marriage:  How to Create the Relationship You Always Wanted with the Partner You Already Have, which has been published in 10 countries around the world.

Does Marriage Education Work?

Researchers from the Heritage Foundation concluded positively that there is "...overwhelming evidence that marriage education works", based on their review of 29 peer-reviewed journal articles covering over 100 separate evaluations, an analysis integrating 85 studies of 4000 couples enrolled in 20 different programs, and a meta analysis of 16 more programs. The results showed that marriage education programs reduce strife, improve communication, increase parenting skills, increase stability, and enhance marital happiness." In other words, a resounding YES!

For the first time in human history, we no longer are in the dark about how to achieve relationship success! Join the growing trend of smart couples who learn the art and science of relationship success! Marriage Education is the smartest way to spend quality relationship time. Don't miss this important opportunity!

Thinking about Marriage? Research shows that "a couple who spends at least 12 hours in a premarital-education program decreases their chance of divorce five years out by 50 percent." And, "the best marriage-education programs focus on essential marriage skills, like communication and conflict resolution."-- Diane Sollee, Director of the Coalition for Marriage, Family and Couples Education

World Class Marriage delivers the communication and conflict resolution skills that couples need for success. Plus much more!

  "Absolutely amazing and extremely helpful!!  No amount of money would be too much in comparison to what I got out of this workshop and how close I feel to my partner!" 
  Cassandra Cain, Wedding Consultant, www.Lovegevity.com

WCM Workshop Curriculum
Day 1
Workshop Goals & Overview
The Nature of Marriage
The Metamorphosis of Every New Relationship
World Class Marriage Assessment
-- Break --

What It Takes to Have a World Class Marriage
The Structure of a World Class Marriage
Pillar #1--Setting Goals
Pillar #2--Avoiding Blame
--Lunch Break--

Pillar #3--Understanding the Nature of Behavior
Pillar #4--Using Power Listening
Pillar #5--Giving up Tit for Tat
--Break--

Pillar #6--Assuming Self-Responsibility
Pillar #7--Avoiding Cool Talk
Pillar #8--Changing Behaviors, Not Your Partner
Review: WII-FM: What's In It For Me

Day 2
Review of Day One
Pillar #9--Knowing When to Surrender
Pillar #10--Giving Caring the Way It Matters
--Break--

Pillar #11--Handling Hot Topics--Sex, Money
Pillar #12--Resolving Conflict & Disagreements
--Lunch Break--

Pillar #13--Giving Apology & Forgiveness
Pillar #14--Growing Yourself
--Break--

Pillar #15--Forging a Bond
Pillar #16--Nurturing the Honeymoon
Workshop Review
Workshop Evaluation
Closing Ceremony
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"Patty & Ralph have created an engaging workshop that provides a comprehensive summary of the current research and wisdom on what skills are required for a World Class Marriage."
Jeff P. Jones, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist; Founder, The Dad's Club

"This is the most relevant set of ideas I ever came across and I am greateful we can now begin to implement them for further enrichment of our relationship."
Jungian therapist, The Netherlands
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Impact Survey of World Class Marriage™ Workshops

"Thank you for generously giving us the tools and support to grow our marriage and ourselves."

"Worthwhile, meaningful, important, insightful."

"Your program is power-packed... I found it very enjoyable, non-threatening, informative, and helpful... I could go on and on with accolades."

"Very non-threatening way to get us to interact with each other.  I learned things about my wife that I didn't know and now we both have a foundation to build a successful life together."

"To say that (my husband) and I got a lot out of our WCM weekend would certainly be an understatement!"

"Get the word out about this valuable workshop--you guys would definitely be millionaires."

"Clear tools & how to use them... We have hope now!"

"Great, comforting, and positive experience. Even my husband liked it and stayed turned in the whole time! Would recommend it!"

"I found the workshop to be very helpful. I have never before known of an educational program that addresses such important issues which have a profound effect on my/our future."

"Very helpful for both of us--opened my eyes to things I did not know were there. And good things that were there I can see clearer now. Thank you."

"Patty & Ralph's marriage is a great illustration of a world class marriage. Their marriage is a wonderful example of how well what they teach works."

"Every couple should consider attending this weekend workshop BEFORE getting married or having children--the tools stay with you forever."

"It allowed me to dig deeper than before to understand how to manage my relationship with my partner. Understand how my partner feels and what I can do myself to improve our relationship."

"I am very pleased with what I've learned here.  We've been struggling for a long time without any ideas and now we both look forward to practicing them in our marriage."

"Well organized, information-packed, helpful, insightful, valuable experience."

"This workshop reminds me of what's really important--and gives me some practical tools to use right away."

"It was valuable to address issues without being confronted or have to disclose a lot.  We could learn skills and do the rest on our own."

"Very effective tools for a couple to rekindle our relationship." 

"A positive non-threatening chance to focus on my wife and our relationship."

"Great building blocks for a better marriage!"

"So much more effective and affirming than (what we tried before)."

"The trainers managed emotion-packed information and sensitive subject matter with delicacy and understanding."

"GREAT! Informative, comfortable learning with two good trainers like Patty and Ralph."

"The combination of activites was engaging and enjoyable."

"The method--16 pillars supported by 3 conditions to grow--is very logical and well thought out. We found that we already did some well, but learned skills for the 7 we want to improve on."

"I was very pleased with the knowledge that I gained and also was very impressed with the exercises."

"This workshop confirmed that we have a healthy marriage and gave us tools to keep it healthy for years to come."

"Enlightening--taught many ways to deal with conflict and hurt--which was very important."

"I thought it was a really wonderful way to spend Valentine's Day weekend. I am really appreciative of my partner and glad to spend time working on keeping our relationship strong."

"Very helpful and informative. Very needed in this world."

"Very, very enlightening!"

"I feel a deeper connection in my relationship and I am optimistic that this workshop has jump-started a lifetime of happiness and fulfillment."

"Dynamite.  A must for everyone and especially those no longer content with simply going thru the motions."

"I thoroughly enjoyed it and believe that it was well worth it.  It helped me remember why we got married in the first place and provided tools to help make it last together."

"You have a fabulous information-packed program."

"I liked that we have a lot of interaction with our spouse during the workshop and it wasn't just listening to trainers.  We actually got to try out the skills with our partner."

"I learned a lot about myself and how to better deal with issues that come up instead of shutting down."

"This was a very beneficial workshop and it has served to enhance our relationship and grant me a deeper understanding of the dynamics of marriage."

"I want to thank you for a fabulous weekend.  My wife and I have both had our share of counseling with all we've been through and find it to be extremely beneficial.  Your program is packed with much wisdom and techniques as well as your own expertise, perspective and personal touch.  I found it very enjoyable, non-threatening, informative and helpful."

"I was not looking forward to it, but I am glad I went and I feel we both grew as a couple."

"(I now have) a better understanding of how to develop a strong relationship with my wife."

"Excellent workshop tailored to couples, that most people can understand in a small amount of time."

"(It helped me) learn to listen and to be more affectionate."

"It taught me) how to keep my marriage together."

"(My husband) and I want to thank you for a great weekend last year in your World Class Marriage Workshop.  No coincidence that our son was born 9 months later!"

"I will never forget what you have done for our marriage."

"This is the first workshop about marriage I have ever attended and it helped me more than I can say."

"World Class Marriage™ gave me ideas on better ways to communicate with my husband, children, family, friends, and colleagues.  It's a course in 'World Class Living'."

"I would pay any amount for this workshop.  I could not afford to miss it."

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