Marriage or simply the choice to be involved in a committed relationship is perhaps one of the most significant life altering decisions one can ever make.  Unfortunately, more than 50% of marriages end in divorce.  Of the remaining couples that choose to stay married, less than 50% report being happy and satisfied in their relationships.  In our society we spend more time and resources preparing for the wedding ceremony, than on preparing for and maintaining the health of the marriage.  This program is designed to enable serious couples (married or not) to constructively review and enrich the viability of their relationship.  Couples will learn communication skills and ground rules for handling conflict and promoting intimacy, with the aim of preventing future marital problems and divorce. 

Sankofa’s program integrates the use of Marriage PREP techniques and materials.  PREP is based on over twenty years of research, indicating that the best predictor of divorce is destructive styles of arguing.  Therefore, PREP emphasizes constructive arguing techniques.  Other topics that will be addressed include problem solving, commitment, fun, sensuality, expectations, friendship, spiritual/religious factors, family planning, etc.  This Retreat is Only offered at certain times in the year.  The package includes:

Workshop Topics Include:

Understanding the Differences Between Men and Women

Deepening Romance in The Relationship

Developing Constructive Communication Skills

Uncovering Expectations and Setting Goals

Identifying and Neutralizing Relationship Poisons  

Regaining and Maintaining the Fun and Excitement