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BANQUET WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
(B-1) TUESDAY, JULY 1, 6:30PM JULY 2, 6:30pm (P-2) JULY 3, 8:30am
OPENING PLENARY SESSION (P-1) The 5 Love
Welcome The California Languages
Diane Sollee, Campaign Gary
MSW Dennis Stoica, Chapman, PhD
Founder and MBA
Director, President,
Smart California
Marriages Healthy
Marriages
Coalition
IMAGO: Couplehood as a Spiritual Path
Harville Hendrix & Helen LaKelly Hunt, PhDs
THURSDAY, JULY 3 BANQUET FRIDAY, JULY 4
(P-3) 12:45PM (P-4) 4PM (B-2) 7PM (P-5) 8:30AM

Waiting to Marry The Sex-Starved Wife Marriage Integrity Raising Children Let’s Get Real:
John Van Epp, PhD Michele Weiner-Davis, MSW Pat Love, EdD for Good Marriages Marriage Education for Individuals
Bill Doherty, PhD Howard Markman, PhD, Scott Stanley, PhD

FRIDAY, JULY 4 SATURDAY, JULY 5

(P-6) 12:45PM (P-7) 8:30AM (P-8) 2:30PM (P-9) 7:30PM
SATURDAY
NIGHT
LIVE!

Tools of the Trade The Couple Hold Me Tight Ultimate Why Mars and Venus Collide:
Julie Baumgardner, Checkup Sue Johnson, EdD Relationships A Celebration of Love
MS, CFLE David Olson, PhD Cloé Madanes, HDL John Gray, PhD

Special Invited Master Workshops, Thursday and Friday

201 202 301 302 401 402 501 502

His Needs, Soul Healing Love Mating in New Rules At the Falling in Improve Your Marriage Couples:
Her Needs Beverly & Tom Captivity of Marriage Movies Love Without Talking About It! The Strongest Link
Willard Harley Rodgers Esther Perel Terry Real Frank Pittman Joe Beam Pat Love, Steven Stosny George Doub, Ana Morante

Special Invited Master Workshops, Saturday

601 602 701 702 801 818

Boomers on Secrets of 10 Great Dates African American Close Calls: Marriage Rally
the Edge Happily Married Claudia & David Arp Marriage Avoiding Transforming Communities Grassroots Style
Terry Hargrave Women Enrichment Adultery Julie Baumgardner, Nisa Muhammad, Jim Sheridan
Scott Haltzman Lorraine Blackman Dave Carder 1
About the Conference
For Marriage & Family Therapists, Counselors, Clergy, Family Life Educators, CONFERENCE CO-HOSTS
Lay Leaders, Social Workers, Psychologists, Policy Makers, Teachers, Judges, Alpha International
Attorneys, Family Advocates and the Public Assoc of Couples in Marriage Enrichment (ACME)
California Healthy Marriages Coalition
Dibble Institute

Marriage, Family &

Family Studies Center, Brigham Young University
Family Wellness Associates
FAMLI

Couples Education
First Things First
FOCCUS, Inc
Interpersonal Communication Programs, Inc
International Assoc for Marriage & Family Counseling (IAMFC)

offers new hope. IMAGO Relationships International

Life Innovations, Inc
Marriage Savers, Inc
National Assoc of Catholic Family Life Ministers (NACFLM)
Instead of traditional therapy for struggling marriages and families – help National Council of Family Relations (NCFR)
National Extension Relationship & Marriage Educ Network
that is too often too little and too late – this approach builds and sustains happy,
National Institute of Relationship Enhancement (NIRE)
healthy marriages and families through educational programs. Based on research that
National Marriage Project
has identified what makes marriage work, these programs teach couples what they National Stepfamily Resource Center (NSRC)
need to know to achieve success. PAIRS Foundation
PREP, Inc
This is the only conference where you can train and certify to teach the
programs and learn how to tap into community initiatives and funding. In pre and
post conference institutes (pgs 3 & 4), you’ll be trained by the masters – the program CONFERENCE ADVISORY GROUP
founders. You’ll leave equipped to begin teaching courses or to use the techniques Fancesca Adler-Baeder Mike & Harriet McManus
in your practice, community or congregation. Or, in the “TOOB/FOOB” formats, get Julie Baumgardner Sherod & Phyllis Miller
Steve & Kathy Beirne Nisa Muhammad
teaching tips from the creators of the “teach right out of the box” programs. (See pg 20).
Jon Carlson David Olson
John Crouch Mary Ortwein
In workshops & keynotes, you’ll learn how to prepare newlyweds, train Carolyn Curtis David Popenoe
and recruit mentor couples, and help even the most seriously troubled couples – Bill Doherty Kay Reed
those facing the challenges of divorce, family breakdown, parenting, remarriage, George Doub Jim Sheridan
Scott Haltzman Rozario Slack
step-parenting, poverty, infidelity, domestic violence, sexual dysfunction, illness,
Harville Hendrix Scott Stanley
aging, and substance abuse. Look for tracks that focus on your interests at Patty Howell Jana Staton
smartmarriages.tracks.html Aaron Larson Dennis Stoica
Pat Love Steven Stosny
The conference provides many opportunities to meet like- Howard Markman Peggy Vaughan
minded colleagues from across the country and around the world and to share ideas
about funding, marketing, and coalition building. You’ll learn from those that have THE COALITION
The Coalition for Marriage, Family and Couples Education (CMFCE)
successfully implemented programs in churches, schools, welfare agencies, prisons, serves as an information exchange to help couples locate marriage
health settings, childbirth clinics, extension offices, fatherhood programs, military and relationship courses; to help professionals, clergy and lay
bases, and in the workplace. educators locate training programs and resources; to connect
those with an interest in the continuing development of the field;
to support community marriage initiatives, legislation and research;
You don’t have to be a mental health professional to participate. Although and to promote the effectiveness of marriage-strengthening courses
the conference is designed to train professionals, research shows that lay leaders, and increase their availability in the community.
educators and clergy can teach the courses just as well as – or better than – mental CMFCE is non-denominational, non-partisan, and non-sectarian
health providers. The courses are very effective when taught by couples – take the and is supported solely by the proceeds of the annual conference.
training together! Presenters volunteer their time to the cause.

Even if you aren’t interested in learning to teach the courses, attend to The Coalition
learn the latest skills to strengthen your own marriage or relationship. The public is for Marriage,
encouraged to attend the full conference including the training institutes, the special Family and Couples
Saturday afternoon seminars, and to browse the 100+ exhibits. The skills can Education, L.L.C.
strengthen relationships at any stage – from dating to the empty nest. And, this isn’t Diane Sollee, MSW
just for the married – singles make up a large part of the audience. Founder and Director

These are exciting and challenging times for families and those who 5310 Belt Rd, NW, Washington, DC 20015
serve them. We expect more than 2,500 conference attendees. Join in and contribute (202) 362-3332
your ideas, build on what you know, retool, and learn from the experts. You’ll return CMFCE@smartmarriages.com
home energized and prepared to make a difference. www.smartmarriages.com
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 Mon, Tues, Wed, June 30, July 1 & 2: 8:30am – 5:30pm Pre-Conference Training Institutes
These in-depth sessions train and qualify you to present the programs; administer assessment tools; and/or use the materials and techniques in any
setting. 7.5 hrs CE per day. Spouse discounts: $50 per day if taking the same institute. The public is invited to attend. See pg 4 for post-conference
institutes. Visit www.smartmarriages.com/institutes.html for information on agenda, materials, certification, suggested reading, and requirements.
101 Three Days – M/T/W 109 Two Days – T/W 116 Two Days – T/W – No CE – Free Admission
PREP Love without Hurt Boot Camp NACFLM: National Association of
Howard Markman, PhD, Scott Stanley, PhD, Susan Steven Stosny, PhD Catholic Family Life Ministers
Blumberg, PhD Teach the intensive, 3-day camp format to reduce Steve & Kathy Beirne, MA and panel of speakers
Natalie Jenkins anger, resentment and emotional abuse plus the Learn approaches based on four areas of ministry: family
Videos, roleplay, Love Without Hurt 8-hr add-on to any course with self-regulation as a developing intergenerational system; family diversity;
and research shed skills to make it easier to use marriage skills under stress. partnerships with social institutions; and Christian vision.
light on marital failure and success. Qualifies you to present the
110 Two Days – T/W
PREP programs to help couples communicate, manage conflict,
Collaborative Marriages
Singles ONLY Seminar
and nurture fun, friendship and intimacy. See #912.
Sherod & Phyllis Miller, PhDs If I’m So Wonderful,
102 Three Days – M/T/W Teach the revised Couple Communication
Christian PREP programs, plus CORE for singles, and the
Why Am I Still Single?
Attend #101 and spend part of day 2 with Scott Stanley. new THRIVE profile to create Collaborative Susan Page, MDiv
Marriages. Coach practical processes with Wed, July 2
103 Three Days – M/T/W
skill mats. Includes low-income couples.
Relationship Enhancement (RE), Mastering the 8:45pm 1.5 hr CE
Mysteries of Love, & Love’s Cradle 111 Two Days – T/W
Included in conference registration.
Mary Ortwein, MS IMAGO: CASP, ImagoConnects, and DialogFirst
Teach Bernard Guerney’s classic RE plus two new Harville Hendrix, PhD If you are single and have a badge, just show up.
simplified programs, Mastering the Mysteries of Helen LaKelly Hunt, PhD
Love, and Love’s Cradle (for couples with an infant). Plus add- Coach couples using the transformative
on seminars. Ideal for low-income, community or faith based. power of Imago Dialogue and qualify to
Check on-site for additional opening
See #913. teach Couplehood as a Spiritual Path, the night gatherings. To add a gathering,
3-hr IMAGOConnects, and DialogFirst programs in congregation contact diane@smartmarriages.com
104 Three Days – M/T/W
and communities.
Family Wellness
George Doub, MDiv
Ana Morante, MFT
112 Two Days – T/W
Basic Training for Couples and Singles
Two Banquets!!
Teach whole families the key skills for Nisa Muhammad Harville Hendrix & Helen LaKelly
healthy family life. Effective in school, military, community, faith- Rozario Slack, DMin Hunt, PhDs
based and clinical settings and with multicultural, minority and Teach Black couples and singles
alternative families. the benefits of marriage, how to IMAGO: Couplehood
105 Three Days – M/T/W
communicate, manage conflict, and increase intimacy. Plus as a Spiritual Path
presentation and marketing skills.
Bringing Baby Home Get an early start on networking.
Carolyn Pirak, MSW 113 Two Days – T/W
Joni Parthemer, MEd FOCCUS/REFOCCUS Tues, July 1, 6:30pm (B-1) 2 hrs CE
Developed by John Gottman, teaches Lynda Madison, PhD
pregnant and new parent couples essential skills for successful Marie Micheletto, MA Bill Doherty, PhD
transition to parenthood: maintaining intimacy, regulating Bob Thome, MSW Raising Children for Good
conflict, and understanding their baby’s cues. User-friendly, self-diagnosing
instruments for individual or group marriage preparation &
Marriages
106 Three Days – M/T/W #1 Social Event of the
enrichment. Qualify to train others. Applications for family-of-
PAIRS I
Lori Gordon, PhD, Elaine
origin, cohabiting, remarriage, interfaith & dual-career couples. Conference!
Braff, MPS, Hal Braff, JD 114 Two Days – T/W – No CE Thurs, July 3, 7pm (B-2) 2 hrs CE
Teach four brief PAIRS Creating Marriage-Savers Congregations & CMPs
programs: Jumpstart, Passage to Intimacy, Love Knots, and Mike & Harriet McManus and panel Banquets: $39pp Register pg 23
the Pre-Marital 4-hr workshop. Each includes core skills and Reduce the divorce rate in your
exercises that transform relationships and develop emotional congregation by training mentor couples
connection.
107 Two Days – T/W
to put a safety net under every marriage;
prepare couples for lifelong marriage; SATURDAY
Active Relationships
enrich existing marriages; and save troubled ones.
NIGHT
Kelly Simpson, MA
Sharon Rabb, PhD
115 Two Days – T/W – Half Price!
School & Youth Marriage Education LIVE!!
Leave certified to teach 5 “best practices” Essential Disciplines for Teens - Stephen Judah, PhD John Gray, PhD
programs: Active Marriage, Military programs, a Youth, and a CONNECTIONS -
Singles program. Plus materials to certify in four more. Spanish Char Kamper, MA
Why Mars and
and Christian editions. Loving Well - Venus Collide
Nancy McLaren, MAT MarsVenus.com
108 Two Days – T/W
We have to start with the kids! Teach the skills & knowledge
Become a Certified Love Educator
central to building and maintaining good marriages. Curricula Sat, July 5, 7:30pm (P-9) 2.5 hr CE
Pat Love, EdD
easily adapted to classroom, congregation or youth group Included in conference registration.
Kathleen McFadden, CLE
settings. Teens encouraged to attend. See web for info on Arrive early for best seats!
Gain an in-depth understanding of love &
discount, free curricula, & rebate.
relationships that includes the force of family
smartmarriages.com/keynotes.html
59 Hours CE!
systems, physiology, hormones, roles, & stages of love. Leave
equipped to make a difference in couples’ lives in any setting. For more info
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Post-Conference Training Institutes Sun, July 6: 8:30am – 5:30pm
These in-depth sessions train and qualify you to present the programs; administer assessment tools; and/or use the materials and techniques in any
setting. 7.5 hrs CE per day. Spouse discounts: $50 per day if taking the same institute. The public is invited to attend. See pg 3 for pre-conference
institutes. Visit www.smartmarriages.com/institutes.html for information on agenda, materials, certification, suggested reading, and requirements.
901 One Day 909 One Day
The Ultimate Relationship Program Divorce Prevention:
Cloé Madanes, Lic HDL Controlled Separation
Use this DVD-based program to help even the most Elsie Radtke, MA
troubled couples master the eight essential skills to Kate van Dyke, MA
develop trust, rekindle intimacy, break barriers, align goals, and Help couples move beyond crisis and stalemate to repair
design a compelling future. For clinical or educational settings. their relationships using a time-limited separation, customized
contract, 12 guidelines and the concept of “active waiting”.
902 One Day
Smart Steps for Stepfamilies



910 One Day
Francesca Adler-Baeder, PhD, CFLE Father-Friendly Strategies 





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This 6-week (12 hr) course equips parents and Erik Vecere, MS





children with the understanding and skills to create National Fatherhood Initiative
success. Children and parents meet in parallel groups. For Dads are crucial to healthy marriages. This five-point 
 


churches, agencies, and community settings. system provides the knowledge, skills, and resources to integrate
father-friendly support into any marriage education program.
903 One Day 


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Marketing Marriage Education
Julie Baumgardner, MS, CFLE
911 One Day
Couples Sexual Awareness


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Rozario Slack, DMin
Implement media-savvy strategies using
both paid and free advertising to increase participation, change
attitudes and behaviors and reverse the epidemic of family
breakdown in your community.
904 One Day
Hold Me Tight:
Strengthening the Bonds of Love
Sue Johnson, EdD
Understand the exquisite logic of love – the concept
of “effective dependency”; the cycles that sabotage connection;
the music of the dance; and how to shape conversations to
foster a secure lasting bond between partners.
905 One Day
LoveThinks: Marriage LINKS
John Van Epp, PhD
LINKS (Lasting Intimacy through Nurturance,
Knowledge and Skills) teaches the Relationship
Attachment Model (RAM) for maintenance of intimacy, trust,
sexuality, forgiveness and mutuality.
906 One Day
Working with Couples and Sexual Addiction
Mark Laaser, PhD, MDiv
Crucial tools for working with couples dealing
with the pain of sexual addiction. Recognize the
symptoms and develop a recovery plan for the addict, spouse
and couple.
907 One Day
Marriage-Friendly Marital Therapy
Bill Doherty, PhD
Learn the skills, practices and values of a good
marital therapist and how to support commitment in
a way that respects client autonomy. Plus an introduction to The
National Registry of Marriage Friendly Therapists.
908 One Day
PREPARE/ENRICH
David Olson, PhD
Matthew Turvey, PsyD
Help couples prepare for or enrich their marriage with the
Barry McCarthy, PhD 
Sex problems are the major cause of separation and
divorce in the first 4 years of marriage. Help couples develop a
sexual style, eroticize their marriage, prevent affairs, & address
secrets and dysfunction. Premarital/marital ed or enhancement.
http://www.foccusinc.com - 877.883.5422
912 One Day
PREP In The Workplace
Tim Gardner, PhD, Jack Myrick Resources for Marriage Preparation
Teach the proven methods of the PREP
and Marriage Enrichment
program with this new curriculum created
to address the unique challenges of teaching relationship skills • Comprehensive Couples’ Inventory
in the workplace. See #101. • Facilitative
• Online or Paper Administration
913 One Day • User-Friendly
RE and MML for Therapists • Multiple Languages
Mary Ortwein, MS
Rob Scuka, PhD
Dennis Stoica, MBA
Licensed professionals trained
in Relationship Enhancement or Mastering the Mysteries of
Love will learn to apply the skills in clinical settings and qualify
for listing on the California and RE therapist referral websites.
See #103. Building Relationships for the Future
914 One Day
LoveU2: Relationship Smarts PLUS
Marline Pearson, MA
Activities, stories, and PREP skills help teens build
healthy relationships. Teach the connections between
marriage, fathers, and child wellbeing and why to avoid unwed
childbearing. Plus activities to partner with parents.
Teach Out of the Box
Program for Singles 

165-question inventories (PREPARE, MC/CC, ENRICH, MATE) Dr.M.P.Wylie • 949-725-3366 


 


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Qualifies you as an instructor in all 5 programs. www.JourneyToLove.com 




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 July 3, 10–11:30am Thursday Workshops
201 211
His Needs, Her Needs PREPARE to Last – TOOB
and Love Busters David Olson, PhD, Peter Larson, PhD
Willard Harley, PhD Learn how to help premarital and newlywed couples laugh, learn &
These two home-study courses make up the grow! Easy-to-use, entertaining, DVD-based program includes an
Marriage Builders Recovery Program and teach online Couple Checkup.
couples how to make Love Bank deposits, how to 212
avoid making withdrawals. If followed, this program is guaranteed
to solve any marital problem. Leaving a Legacy Help change the world!
Terry Real, MSW
202 Help parents understand the emotional and relationship legacies And, get paid to do it!
Soul Healers Leaders handed to them as children and what they can do to become
Training – TOOB* conscious in shaping the legacy they are passing on.
Beverly and Tom Rodgers, PhDs 213 HOW:
Practical, easy-to-learn tools for The Marriage Course – TOOB
professionals or lay mentors to help l Teach teens the skills needed
Nicky & Sila Lee
couples face even the most difficult, on-the-brink problems:
This practical, DVD-based dinner format is easy for lay couples for healthy relationships!
adultery, addiction, abuse or other deep wounds.
to teach, transforms & strengthens any relationship (married or l Attend Smart Marriages
203 cohabiting), and draws couples in “like magic”. Based on the famed
THRIVE Alpha course. Pre-Conference Institute
Sherod Miller, PhD, Daniel Lord, PhD, MDiv 214 #115
This new cost-effective, web-based assessment tool provides a Married and Loving It – TOOB
quick, comprehensive picture to increase self/partner-relationship
l Apply to participate in the
Barbara Petty, PhD
awareness and conversation. Use pre, post, and follow-up for highly
This 5-week, skill-based program always has full classes and First Comes Love program
affordable evaluation.
waiting lists. Learn what makes the program so successful and how l Teach 40 teens relationship
204 to replicate it in your community.
skills by May 30, 2009
The Power of Two – TOOB 215
Susan Heitler, PhD Love’s Cradle
Most couples have issues they disagree on again and again. Some
Mary Ortwein, MS YOU’LL RECEIVE:
suggest just accepting the differences. This approach aims higher
and helps couples bring ALL their conflicts to win-win.
Learn how shared love for a newborn plus simplified Relationship l Full tuition rebate for the
Enhancement skills can build trust and commitment and nurture
205 permanent bonds in low-income, out-of-wedlock couples. Institute ($130)
Relationship Enhancement (RE) 216 l One curricula of your choice
Rob Scuka, PhD Take Back the Family Turf plus 40 sets of student
Teach couples how to access deep empathy to build connection,
George Doub, MDiv, Captain Richard Vasquez,
intimacy, openness, trust, and love while creating mutually-
Christina Yee, Dan Rodriguez
materials ($450++)
satisfying solutions to their most challenging issues.
Learn how to use the Family Wellness skills program to help l Benchmark Payment ($70)
206 communities and families take back the turf from gangs, build
Journey to Love skills, put parents back in charge, and support healthy family living. l A warm fuzzy glow at the
for “Singles Again” – TOOB 217 good you’ve done in your
MP Wylie, PhD Strengthening Marriage community
Whether divorced, widowed, or ending a long relationship, success
rests on making wise choices throughout the dating process. Learn
in the Black Community
the critical steps for defining – and finding – what you’re really Diann Dawson, JD, MSW, Nisa Muhammad, ACT NOW! Space is limited.
La Grande Mason, PhD, Charles Lee-Johnson, MSW
looking for.
Black Marriage Day, community leadership, getting denominations Apply at:
207
Ecstasy Without Guilt
and organizations on board, fatherhood, kids, special curricula
– brainstorm ideas for revitalizing Black marriages. www.DibbleInstitute.org
Joe Beam
Understand the inherent causes of “low” and “no” sex marriages
218 800-695-7975
and an approach to help more “conservative” couples find Sliding vs Deciding: Within My Reach
Scott Stanley, PhD, Marline Pearson, MA,
excitement and fulfillment.
Natalie Jenkins The Dibble Institute
208 Relationship education can be tailored to teach individuals, not www.BuildingRelationshipSkills.org
Torn Asunder: Mending Infidelity – TOOB couples, how to improve their odds of having healthy relationships
Dave Carder, MA and marriage. For TANF, military, tech college, and correctional
This model provides a structure to stabilize marriages in the crucial settings. Non-profit. Research-Based.
first 90 days; skills to differentiate types of infidelity and to start
forgiveness and trust building; plus homework.
219 Mission Driven. Since 1996.
PAIRS: For Our Future/For Our Family
209 Andrew Daire, PhD, Matthew Munyon, MS,
Active Parenting in Stepfamilies – TOOB Seth Eisenberg Key:
Michael Popkin, PhD, Elizabeth Einstein, MA Three key tools (Relationship Road Map, Daily Temperature
Teach the 5 keys to effective stepparenting, how to handle the Reading, Good Will Umbrella) in this 12-session course teach low *TOOB – Teach Out of the Box
predictable challenges that include loss, loyalty, & discipline, and income couples skills to communicate, problem solve, and build
how these proven skills will strengthen the marital bond. trust and commitment.
Program. FOOB – Free Online Out
of Box Program. See pg 20
210 220
Active Military Life & Resiliency – TOOB Changing the World
Kelly Simpson, MA, Janie Illing, MA Through Marriage Ministries
Tracks: Check out the
Created in collaboration with military communities, this skills-based Dennis Stoica, MBA lists of “tracks” that
program addresses the challenges of reintegration for singles and Learn how and why Marriage Ministries are the most effective focus on your interests at
couples and provides resilience-building tools. action churches can take to make a positive impact on the world. www.smartmarriages.html
Don’t just preach love, teach it! Includes a roadmap to success.
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Thursday Workshops July 3, 2:15-3:45pm
301 311
Mating in Captivity: Money Habitudes: The Last Taboo – TOOB Meet Scott Haltzman, M.D.
Unlocking Erotic Intelligence Syble Solomon, MEd at the Jossey-Bass/Wiley
Esther Perel, MA Use a unique card deck to give couples life-changing insights booth and have your
into their hidden attitudes about money. Teach groups, use with
Explore the paradoxical relation of domesticity and
individual couples, or add to any marriage program.
book signed.
sexual desire – when security needs clash with our
pursuit of passion. Help couples sustain desire over the long haul 312
while respecting needs for safety and stability. “If you’re a
1-2-3 Magic
302 married
Tom Phelan, PhD woman, buy
The New Rules of Marriage Teach parents easy-to-follow steps for disciplining kids ages 2-12
this book.
Terry Real, MSW without arguing, yelling or spanking and when – and how – silence
It’s love
Teach a new art form of relationship can speak louder than words.
insurance.”
empowerment – akin to ju-jitsu – in which couples 313 —Michele
build on each other’s momentum and get what Weiner-Davis,
they need by empowering their partner to give it to them. Reptiles in Love author, Divorce
Don Ferguson, PhD Busting and Getting
303 Normal mind/body defenses protect us in danger, but can damage Through to the Man
You Love
The 7 Stages of Marriage – TOOB intimate communication. Learn specific steps to self-soothe, and,
Rita DeMaria, PhD then, to improve your relationship.
Give couples a roadmap to help them understand the journey, 314 Now available wherever books are sold.
anticipate the stages, and succeed at the mission with commitment
and passion intact. Use with any marriage education program. Sex and Romance www.happilymarriedwomen.com
in the Biblical Marriage – TOOB
304 Hon Jim Sheridan, JD, MBA
The Five Languages of Apology Scripture describes marriage as a relationship between equals
Gary Chapman, PhD filled with passion and love. Learn how to put this into practice with
Where do we learn whether or not, and how, to apologize? Learn to disagreements, sex, and the realities of lifelong marriage.
help couples identify their own and their spouse’s apology styles and
how to speak their language. 315
Rewiring Premarital Preparation
305 Jason Krafsky
Imago Dialogue Less than a third of engaged couples use our services. Update to fit
Harville Hendrix, PhD, Tim Atkinson, MA the needs of, and appeal to, 21st century “wired” couples. Plus how
Structured dialogue is the very core of the powerful Imago model. to tap into Youtube, Myspace and Facebook.
Help couples understand how to ‘stop talking, and start connecting’
with each other and with colleagues, friends, and family. Experiential. 316
Basic Training:
306 Men, Women and Marriage – TOOB
Premarital Inventories: A User’s Guide Rozario Slack, DMin, Nisa Muhammad
Lynda Madison, PhD, Peter Larson, PhD, Two straight-talking curricula developed in the crucible of the Black
Jeff Larson, PhD experience. Teach Black men and women the principles and skills
Three of the best – FOCCUS, PREPARE and RELATE – are to create and sustain successful marriages.
described, with guidelines for use in premarital education and
marriage enrichment. 317
Marriage in the Wilderness
307 Fred Dodini, PhD, MSW, Ezekiel Sanchez
The Second Half – TOOB Learn how to conduct an outdoors program to provide couples
Claudia and David Arp, MSW and/or families with unforgettable memories, insights, and practical
Teach empty nesters to reinvent their marriage, avoid divorce, and tools to develop & sustain loving, committed relationships.
make the rest the best. Great for mentor couples to teach in church As Seen on Oprah
or community. Bonus “Dates for Empty Nesters” material. 318
308
Love Without Hurt
Where Are the Men?
Neil Chethik LoveSteven
without Hurt
Steven Stosny, PhD
Learn practical marketing steps to encourage men to attend classes Stosny, PhD
by creating a male-friendly atmosphere that will keep them engaged
Learn how to use this approach in marriage education settings to
help overcome entrenched resentment, anger, verbal and emotional
and working on their marriage. Turn Your Resentful, Angry, or Emotionally
abuse BEFORE you try to teach communication skills. 319 Abusive Relationship into
Working with State Legislators a Compassionate,
309 Carolyn Curtis, PhD, Chris Gersten, Maggie Russell,
Smart Steps for Stepfamilies – TOOB Scott Haltzman, MD, and a panel of legislators Loving One
Francesca Adler-Baeder, PhD, CFLE Learn to open doors, build relationships, and provide compelling
Learn key strategies to supplement any marriage education info on the benefits and feasibility of supporting marriage. Plus what At Smart Marriages, get
program or create a stand-alone class for stepcouples and children. other states have accomplished including “1% Solution” TANF set
Information for work with ethnic minorities. your book signed, attend
asides.
the 2-day Boot Camp
310 320
Warm Things Up! training #109, or for
HHS: Lessons from the Field
Katherine Robredo, MSW, Maureen Griner, MA Sharon Rowser, MA, Robin Dion, MA, Jay Otero
training schedule check:
You’ve taken the classes, now learn to be a great presenter with The Supporting Healthy Marriages (SHM), Building Strong Families
20 icebreaker activities to enliven any class and enhance group
learning. Plus tips on adult learning styles and dealing with difficult
(BSF), and Oklahoma Family Expectations projects share lessons CompassionPower.com
about adapting programs and engaging diverse, low-income,
people. unmarried and married couples in marriage education.

Register ONLINE,
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 July 4, 10–11:30am Friday Workshops
401 411
At the Movies Children in the Middle – TOOB New
Frank Pittman, MD Don Gordon, PhD A video-based,
Everything we need to know about marriage Use this award-winning online divorce education program to
can be found at the movies: explore meaning, maximize community divorce prevention efforts. Plus how to recruit teach-out-of-the-
expectations, love, insanity, brain chemistry, parents in failing marriages and form partnerships with pastors, box program from
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417 A Modern Bride Magazine
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408 Accidental Prophets
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The Stepfamily Journey: Not for Wimps Rolando Diaz-Loving, PhD, JoAnne Eason for couples, instructors and organizations
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Money Education Program – FOOB
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Learn how the Marriage Builders Home Study and Accountability 516
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black and Latino couples.
Divorce Reform Legislation Strategies
David Levy, JD, Mike McManus, David Prince, JD
506 Three concepts: reintroduction of mutual consent or fault divorce;
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508 Recruitment: Lots of Pot and Food! of your own home?
Infidelity Recovery Strategies Kelly Roberts, MS, Brandt Gardner, PhD
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509 Research and Evaluation: The Basics
WAIT Training: All About ME – TOOB Rita DeMaria, PhD, Scott Gardner, PhD, Couple
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704 Tera Hurt, PhD
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William Fals-Stewart, PhD, Gary Birchler, PhD Americans; how prayer enhanced learning; and how to add prayer
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and spouse – to improve communication skills, build cohesion, and 715
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Relationship Skills: Doing Time
705 Judge Jim Sheridan, JD, MBA,
Taming the Tempest: Emotional Regulation John Van Epp, PhD, Kelly Sigler
Rob Scuka, PhD Ex-offenders with successful intimate relationships are less likely to
Teach couples to contract in advance about how they will manage re-offend. Learn about teaching PREP and Pick-A-Partner skills to
spontaneously erupting, out-of-control conflict, and emotional inmates and how to sell this idea to local officials.
flooding using RE skills of empathy, disengagement and self-
calming. 716
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706 Dennis Lowe, PhD, Emily Scott-Lowe, PhD
21st Century Marriage Presenting marriage education as a couple requires a special set of
Sam Bradley, PhD skills. Learn the strategies, benefits, challenges and “rules” of joint
A powerful color metaphor helps couples understand commitment presentations.
as the key to individuation and put into action the crucial axioms of
successful marriages: choice, responsibility, equality, and fulfillment. 717
The Business of Love
707 John Curtis, PhD
The Marriage Garden – FOOB Apply 9 proven business “best practices” to create 21st century
Wallace Goddard, PhD, James Marshall, PhD marriages built to last. Visioning, logos, job descriptions &
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From Couple to Couple Mentor Training Jennifer Baker, PsyD, Derek Gwinn, MA
Krsnanandini Dasi, Tariq Ziyad Learn to adapt marriage/relationship programs to reach a range
Learn an affordable, nuts and bolts course that gives mentor couples of populations: good ole boys, newlyweds, stepfamilies, couples
all the tools, training, and support they need to work with couples of owning a business, planning a wedding, having a baby, etc.
any class or culture before and after marriage. 719
709 Texas: How’d They Do It!?!
Teenage Stepkids Daphine Lambert, PhD, Jeff Johnson,
Elizabeth Einstein, MA Maggie Russell, Erin Kincaid
Stepfamily adjustment is hardest for teens – and, their parents! In 2007, a grassroots coalition passed major legislation that
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come to terms with money matters
710 720
When Parents Hurt Private Fundraising 101: Beyond the Feds money + marriage
Joshua Coleman, PhD Kay Reed
It’s hard to be happy, or happily married, when you feel unloved/ Learn the basics for successful fundraising with individuals and www.money1to1.org
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801 811
Close Calls: Avoiding Adultery PAIRS: Skills for Couples
Dave Carder, MA Michele Baldwin, MSW, DeWitt Baldwin, MD
Advice from thousands of adulterers help us identify Whether you’re dating, engaged, married or remarried, learn
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802 Surviving Your Adolescents:
Why Talking Is Not Enough: The Most Unique Relationship Book Ever!
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8 Loving Actions Tom Phelan, PhD
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Scott Haltzman, MD Beverly Rodgers, PhD, Tom Rodgers, PhD
If we can build skyscrapers and land on Mars, we can also figure According to research, children of divorce are less likely to marry,
out how to succeed at marriage. Eight Secrets From Happily Married and if and when they do, face higher divorce rates. Learn important
Men on how to win – and keep – the prize. For men only. steps to change the odds.
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Great marriages begin long before the wedding. Learn the 5 keys Even the best communication guidelines can be useless when
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Wedding planning often involves complex, conflicted couple & Determine your Myers-Briggs personality type and learn strategies
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806 816
The Mother-In-Law Conundrum Stop Arguing/Start Loving
Leanne Braddock, MEd, MA Lee Raffel, MSW, Arlie Albrecht, MSSW, MFT
Research and conventional wisdom say the mother-in-law Learn about five unique conflict styles and seven steps to manage
relationship is critical to happy marriages. Brainstorm and add your conflict that will help you better manage disagreements with friends,
own tips to those gathered from 1,000+ mothers and children lovers, colleagues, and family members.
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807 The Spiritual Dimensions of Marriage
Marital Sex As it Ought to Be Ray Silverman, PhD, Star Silverman, MA
Barry McCarthy, PhD Learn how to understand everyday marriage advice about
When it’s good, it’s great. When it’s bad or non-existent, it’s a commitment, communication and conflict in a faith-based
bummer. Learn what it takes to have great marital sex – intimate framework that will enable you to work together on spiritual growth.
and erotic – and how to prevent and resolve sexual problems.
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808 Marriage Rally: Teach In
101 Things I Wish I Knew Transforming Communities Grassroots Style
When I Got Married
Charles and Linda Bloom, MSWs
Learn simple but invaluable lessons – about vulnerability, privacy,
motivation, myths – to make love last and how to integrate the
lessons into a new or seasoned marriage.
809
Remarriage Prep: Julie Baumgardner, MA, Nisa Muhammad,
The Second Time Around – TOOB Judge Jim Sheridan, JD, MBA
Carri and Gordon Taylor, MA, MFT Learn what communities across the country are doing to strengthen
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trust, both so crucial to the success of any remarriage. buy-in – and how to avoid the stumbling blocks.

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Francesca Adler-Baeder . . . 309, 902
Arlie Albrecht . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 816
David & Claudia Arp . . 114, 307, 701
Tim Atkinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Ellyn Bader . . . . . . . . . . . . 404, 814
Bill Bailey . . . . . . . . . . . . . 515, 711
Jennifer Baker. . . . . . . . . . 517, 718
Michele & DeWitt Baldwin . . . . . . 811
Julie Baumgardner
. . . . . . . . . . . . P-6, 420, 818, 903
Steven Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 714
Joe Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . 207, 402
Steve & Kathy Beirne . . . . . . . . . 116
Janice Bell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417
Anne & Brian Bercht . . . . . . . . . 608
Gary Birchler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 704
Lorraine Blackman . . . . . . . . . . . 702
Charlie & Linda Bloom . . . . . . . . 808
Susan Blumberg . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Leanne Braddock . . . . . . . . . . . 806
Kay Bradford. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618
Sam Bradley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 706
Elaine & Hal Braff . . . . . . . 106, 510
Lillian Breckenridge . . . . . . . . . . 815
Bridget Brennan . . . . . . . . . . . . 713
Dave Carder . . . . . . . . . . . 208, 801
Jon Carlson . . . . . . . . . . . 408, 605
Erik Carlton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618
Gary Chapman . . . . . . . . . P-2, 304
Neil Chethik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Joshua Coleman . . . . . . . . . . . . 710
Dawn Contreras. . . . . . . . . . . . . 520
Lisa Cummins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Carolyn Curtis . . . . . . . . . . 319, 517
John Curtis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 717
Andrew Daire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Krsnanandini Dasi . . . . . . . . . . . 708
Diann Dawson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Ron Deal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 619, 703
Rita DeMaria . . . . . . . 303, 412, 519
Rolando Diaz-Loving . . . . . . . . . 419
Don Dinkmeyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605
Robin Dion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Fred Dodini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Bill Doherty . . . . B-2, 604, 805, 907
Shelly Donahue . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509
Vicki Doolittle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
George Doub . . 104, 216, 502, 616
Shawn & Kim Doyle . . . . . . . . . . 512
JoAnn Eason . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Elizabeth Einstein . . . . 209, 409, 709
Seth Eisenberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Pat Ennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 712
William Fals-Stewart . . . . . . . . . . 704
Waverly Farrell . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
Don Ferguson . . . . . . . . . . 313, 517
Frank Fincham . . . . . . . . . 611, 714
Jeff Fray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420
Frank Fuentes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Brandt Gardner . . . . . . . . . . . . . 518
Scott Gardner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 519
Tim Gardner . . . . . . . . . . . 613, 912
Chris Gersten . . . . . . . . . . 319, 606
Wally Goddard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 707
Don Gordon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411
Lori Gordon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Ed Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513
John Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-9
Maureen Griner . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Derek Gwinn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 718
Keith Hackett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 810
Scott Haltzman . . . . 319, 602, 803
Terry Hargrave . . . . . . . . . 406, 601
Willard Harley . . . . . . 201, 405, 505
Susan Heitler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Lamar Henderson . . . . . . . . . . . 514
Harville Hendrix . . . . . B-1, 111, 305
Joe Hernandez . . . . . . . . . . . . . 616
Patty Howell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 519
Helen LaKelly Hunt. . . . . . . B-1, 111
Tera Hurt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 714
Janie Illing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Natalie Jenkins . . . . . . . . . 101, 218
Jeff Johnson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 719
Sue Johnson . . . . . . . . . . P-7, 904
Stephen Judah . . . . . . . . . 115, 420
Charlene Kamper . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Erin Kincaid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 719
Jason Krafsky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Ann Kramer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713
Mark Laaser . . . . . . . . . . . 407, 906
Holly Lacina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 520
Daphine Lambert . . . . . . . . . . . . 719
Ruth Lambert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 606
Jeff Larson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Peter Larson . . . . . . . 211, 306, 703
Nicky & Sila Lee . . . . . . . . 213, 503
Charles Lee-Johnson . . . . . 217, 415
David Levy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 516
Peter Little . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610
Daniel Lord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Pat Love . P-4, 108, 408, 501, 607
Dennis Lowe &
Emily Scott-Lowe . . . . . . . 611, 716
Cloé Madanes . . . . . . . . . . P-8, 901
Lynda Madison . . . . . . . . . 113, 306
Howard Markman . . . . . . . P-5, 101
Elizabeth Marquardt . . . . . . . . . . 416
James Marshall . . . . . . . . . . . . . 707
La Grande Mason . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Barry McCarthy . 507, 615, 807, 911
Kathleen McFadden . . 108, 408, 607
Nancy McLaren . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Mike & Harriet McManus
. . . . . . . . . . . . 114, 414, 516, 614
Michael Metz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507
Marie Micheletto . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Phyllis Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Sherod Miller . . . . . . 110, 203, 410
Ana Morante . . . . . . . 104, 502, 616
Nisa Muhammed
. . . . . . . . . . . . 112, 217, 316, 818
Matthew Munyon . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Jack Myrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 912
Duane Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 517
Arthur Nielsen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 611
David Olson . . . P-6, 211, 703, 908
Mary Ortwein . . . . . . 103, 215, 913
Jay Otero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Susan Page Singles Wed eve, 802
Joni Parthemer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Marline Pearson . . . . 218, 603, 914
Peter Pearson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 814
Esther Perel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Barbara Petty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Tom Phelan . . . . . . . . . . . 312, 812
Carolyn Pirak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Frank Pittman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
Michael Popkin . . . . . . . . . 209, 511
David Prince . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 516
Sharon Rabb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Merrillie Rackham . . . . . . . . . . . 511
Ellsie Radtke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 909
Lee Raffel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 816
Terry Real. . . . . . . . . . . . . 212, 302
Kay Reed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115, 720
Rick Reynolds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508
Kelly Roberts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 518
Katherine Robredo . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Beverly & Tom Rodgers
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202, 612, 813
Dan Rodriguez . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Sharon Rowser . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Rob Ruhnke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413
Maggie Russell . . . . . . . . . 319, 719
Bob Ruthazer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 514
Ezekiel Sanchez . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Rob Scuka . . . . . . . . 205, 705, 913
Hon Jim Sheridan . . . 314, 715, 818
Clarence Shuler . . . . . . . . . . . . . 617
Kelly Sigler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 715
Ray & Star Silverman . . . . . . . . . 817
Kelly Simpson . . . . . . . . . . 107, 210
Angela Slack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506
Rozario Slack
. . . . . . . . 112, 316, 506, 617, 903
Syble Solomon . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Scott Stanley
. . . . . . . P- 5, 101, 102, 218, 504
Jana Staton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 517
Dennis Stoica . . P-1, 220, 620, 913
Steven Stosny . . . . . . 109, 308, 501
Carri & Gordon Taylor. . . . . 609, 809
Elizabeth Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . 805
Bob Thome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Jean Turner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 711
Matthew Turvey . . . . . . . . . 420, 908
Kate van Dyke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 909
John Van Epp . . P-3, 715, 804, 905
Richard Vasquez . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Erick Vecere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 910
Cesar Vera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 514
Michele Weiner-Davis. . . . . P-4, 403
Jason Whiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618
Rebecca Wiggins. . . . . . . . . . . . 515
MP Wylie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Lorraine Wright . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417
Christina Yee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Carolyn Young . . . . . . . . . . . . . 711
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Harville Hendrix & 11:30am–12:30pm 11:30am–12:30pm 11:30am–12:30pm
Watch Conference videos on
Helen LaKelly Hunt 12:45–2pm 1.25 hr CE 12:45–2:15pm 1.5 hr CE 12:45–2:15pm 1.5 hr CE YouTube.com - just search for
IMAGO: Couplehood As PLENARY (P-3) PLENARY (P-6) WORKSHOPS 700’s “Smart Marriages”
A Spiritual Path John Van Epp: Waiting to Marry Julie Baumgardner: Tools
David Olson: Couple Checkup •••
5:30–6:30pm 2:15–3:45pm 1.5 hr CE 2:30–4pm 1.5 hr CE 2:30–3:45pm 1.25 hr CE 2008 Impact Award winners
Dinner on your own WORKSHOPS 300’s WORKSHOPS 500’s PLENARY (P-8) Cloé Madanes: and past recipients:
Exhibits Ultimate Relationships smartmarriages.com/
Book Signing/Meet the Authors 4–5:30pm 1.5 hr CE 4:30–6pm
PLENARY (P-4) 4–5:30pm 1.5 hr CE impact.awards.html
Roundtable “Talk Abouts”
6:30pm, Wed. 2 hr CE Weiner-Davis: Sex-Starved Wife SEMINARS 800’s
• Medical Setting •••
OPENING PLENARY (P-1) Love: Marriage Vitality • Workplace
Sollee: Welcome Exhibits close 7pm Check the attendee-by-state
CHMI Networking • Californians Only
Stoica: The California Campaign Mass 5:45pm list at the registration desk
Exhibits/Book Signing • Program Evaluation
Dinner on your own and use the message boards
8:30pm WELCOME RECEPTION 6pm Jewish Sabbath Service
6pm Jewish Sabbath Service to arrange lunch with
7–9:30pm 2 hr CE 7:30–10pm 2.5 hr CE people from your area
8:45pm Singles Only Seminar
BANQUET (B-2) PLENARY (P-9) Sat Night Live!
Susan Page 1.5 hr CE Dinner & Fireworks or who share your interests
Bill Doherty: Raising Children John Gray: Mars Venus Collide
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GENERAL INFORMATION See www.smartmarriages.com for detailed hotel, travel, CE, info & updates.
Hotel - Reserve Today!! The Hilton San Francisco, location of all conference
events, offers $115 single/double conference rates – based on availability.
Reservations: 800-445-8667. Rates in effect June 28-July 7 – enjoy this luxury
hotel with great dining, pool & spa. just blocks from Union Square. If hotel fills
up, see smartmarriages.com/hotel.html for overflow.
Travel: Save money AND help the Coalition by using our discounts. Use code
to book directly or through an agent. United Airline: code 563XA at united.
com or 800-521-4041. Avis 800-331-1600 #D086788. Discounts apply June
23 -July 13. See the sights!
San Francisco – that city by the bay and everyone’s favorite has it all – cable
cars, the Golden Gate, Alcatraz, Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, seals, the
crookedest street, great shopping, museums and dining. Bring the kids. Watch
the fireworks over the bay! Plan side trips to the Redwoods, Wine Country,
Yosemite. See web for details.
Continuing Education (CE)
We’ve Got You Covered!
MFT? Social Worker? Counselor? Psychologist? CFLE?
Up to 59 hrs CE!
See www.SmartMarriages.com/ceu.html
for accreditation details.
CE Procedures
Evaluate the conference and print your Certificate on-line
immediately following the conference. CE Certificates and
Certificates of Attendance are included in the Conference
registration fee—there is no additional CE certification charge.
What’s Included: If you are registered for the conference, you are registered
for 12 keynote sessions including the opening keynote and reception 6:30pm
Wed night; and the Sat Night Live “Why Mars & Venus Collide” with John Gray.
You do not need to select these keynote sessions on your registration form,
it’s automatic. If you register for one day, you are registered for the keynotes
on that day. Wear your conference badge for admission. Banquets Tues &
Thurs require registration and an additional fee.
Recordings: Workshop and keynote sessions are recorded and are available
on CD, DVD, and MP3, and are on sale at the conference and on the website.
Institutes are not recorded. Personal recorders are not permitted in any sessions.
CE does not apply to recordings.
Jewish Sabbath Service: Fri, 6pm.
Catholic Mass: Sat, 5:45pm.
The public—both couples and singles—are encouraged to attend the
conference.
Singles: Attend the Singles Seminar and get an early start at Smart Networking!
1.5hrs CE. Wed 8:45pm. Included in conference registration. Just show up.
Networking: Make connections and build coalitions.
Organize Lunch Groups: Check the list of registrants by state & city
at the registration desk. Use the message boards to organize lunch with
people from your region or who share your interests – i.e., Oregon or Ohio,
Stepfamilies or Mentors. Attend the Morning and Afternoon Roundtables.
See the on-site packets for location and topics.
Special Interest Morning Roundtables: Thurs, Fri & Sat: 7:30-8:15am.
To include: Latino, Military, Family Ministry, CMPs, African American,
Asian, School/Youth. Bring coffee & a bagel and meet others that share
your interests.
Roundtable Interest Group Talkabouts: Fri, 4:30-6pm Medical
Settings, Workplace, Program Education, and For Californians Only.
CHMI Networking - Thurs, 5:30pm Meet with other Community
Healthy Marriage Initiatives and brainstorm about what works.
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Did You Know?
Register on-line at: www.smartmarriages.com
If you register on-line:
1. You save $10 per registration
And if you register on-line by May 12th:
2. You are guaranteed your first session choices.
3. You will be entered in a drawing for a free 2009
conference registration. Four chances to win.
OR REGISTER BY MAIL OR FAX:
■ Make checks payable to CMFCE. ($55 charge for returned checks.)
CMFCE Tax ID #52-1991725
■ Payment in full by check or credit card, in US funds, MUST accompany
registrations. Registrations without payment or workshop selections will be
held at the registration desk and processed on-site, at the on-site rate.
■ Registrations online, via mail, express mail, or fax must be received by
noon, June 25. Or, register on-site on a space-available basis.
■ Admission Badges with workshop assignments and conference information
will be mailed by June 18 to those with a US mail address. Badges of late
registrants, incomplete registrations and those outside the US will be held
for pick-up at the CMFCE registration desk.
Spouse Discounts: To qualify, each spouse must submit a completed regis-
tration form with session selection numbers; include each other’s names on
forms in the space provided; and submit both forms together with one com-
bined payment. One spouse registers at regular rate, 2nd spouse takes the
discount. To qualify for Institute Spouse Discount, both spouses must attend
the same institute.
Student Discounts: To qualify, must be registered in a full-time degree pro-
gram and a copy of your current fee statement MUST accompany your reg-
istration (mailed, faxed, or on-line) or you will be charged the regular rate. No
exceptions. Register online and save $10. If you register on-line, you must fax
your fee statement within 72 hrs. Spring 2008 graduates qualify. Excludes 1-
day registrations, banquets and institutes.
Group/Team Discounts: Register 4 from an organization, and a 5th
attends FREE. To qualify, each person must complete a registration form with
one person designated as a contact and all forms submitted together with
one combined payment. No cancellations or refunds—substitutions only. Ex-
cludes banquets, and institutes.
ONLINE registration is available for group, couple, and student discounts.
Note: There are no scholarship, MFT Intern or foreign discounts available.
Cancellation: Requests must be made in writing and received by May 23, for
full refunds less a $60 processing fee. May 24–June 30, no refunds, medical
partial ’09 credit only. (See web for details.) Refunds mailed by August 30.
Attendees with Disabilities: Be sure to mention any accessibility issues
when making hotel reservations.
See Frequently Asked Questions • smartmarriages.com
 HEY! REGISTER ONLINE by May 12: Save $60, be entered to win a free
conference registration, and be guaranteed your first session choices!
If you register by mail or fax, only one person per form. Copy the form BEFORE completing—you’ll need extras to register a spouse or group.
Photocopy after completing for your records.
Online: at www.smartmarriages.com
(with Credit Card and save #10)
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
-OR-
First Name (Please PRINT as it should appear on badge, i.e. Joe or Joseph.) Last Name Degree
Mail: CMFCE c/o Amedco
Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Box 17009
St Paul, MN 55117
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
-OR-
City __________________________________________ State __________ Zip _____________ Country _______________ Fax: 651-489-3387 (with Credit Card)
( _________ ) ___________________________________ ( ________ ) _______________________________________________ Note: Registrations—online, mailed, express-mailed
Day Phone (include area & country codes) Evening Phone or faxed—must be received by noon, June 25. If you
can’t make this deadline, do NOT send your registra-
Email __________________________________________________________________________________________________
tion. Register, instead, on-site on a space-available
❑ Vegetarian meals This is my first Smart Marriages Conference ❑ Yes ❑ No basis. Do not both mail and fax/email your form
❑ I AM PRESENTING —you will automatically be charged twice.

SELECT SESSIONS!!! Session selections must be listed by 3-digit number (ex-

ONLINE SPECIAL! Save $10 on ample #109) and payment included, for your registration to be complete. Registrations
Conference rates below (Regular, Spouse, Student, Daily) by without session selections will be held at the conference to be completed on a session-
registering Online until June 25 at www.smartmarriages.com. available basis. Badges will not be mailed to those with incomplete registrations. If pay-
For additional $50 early-bird discount, register by May 12. ment is received after the May 12 cut-off date, the higher rate will apply.

Conference Wed 6:30pm–Sat 10pm PRE-CONFERENCE INSTITUTES: (Pg 3) Fill in the 3-digit Session Numbers: Example: #109
Includes 12 keynotes, 6 workshops, 1 seminar. 3 day 101–106 Mon, Tues & Wed _________
Received by After
Check Boxes CIRCLE Amounts 2 day 107–116 Tues & Wed _________
May 12 May 12
❑ Regular $365 $415
❑ Spouse* $265 $315
POST-CONFERENCE INSTITUTES: (Pg 4)
1 day 901–914 Sun _________
❑ Student** $265 $315
-OR-
WORKSHOPS: (Pgs 5–10) 1st Choice 2nd Choice
❑ Daily Rate includes keynotes on that day
Thursday Morning: 201–220 _________ ________
(CHECK ONE ❑ THURS ❑ FRI or ❑ SAT) $195 $215
Thursday Afternoon: 301–320 _________ ________
Total A: $ __________ Friday Morning: 401–420 _________ ________
Spouse, student & group rates apply to full conference only.
Friday Afternoon: 501–520 _________ ________
PRE & POST CONFERENCE CIRCLE AMOUNTS Saturday Morning: 601–620 _________ ________
TRAINING INSTITUTES *(Spouse discount rate with
Saturday Afternoon: 701–720 _________ ________
a regular price registration, if
attending same institute only.)
With Full Without Full
Conference Conference SEMINARS: (Pg 11)
PRE-CONFERENCE INSTITUTES: *(Spouse) *(Spouse)
❑ 3-Day 101–106 (M/Tu/W) $390 ($240) $545 ($395) Saturday: 4–5:30pm 801–818 _________ ________
❑ 2-Day 107–114 (Tu/W) $260 ($160) $365 ($265)
*Spouse Discount Registrants must each complete a separate registration form. Submit together
❑ 2-Day 115 (Tu/W) $130 ( $80) $185 ($135)
with one type of payment to qualify for discount. EACH must PRINT the first & last name of their
(Free: 116) spouse here:
POST-CONFERENCE INSTITUTES:
❑ 1-Day 901–914 (Sun) $130 ( $80) $185 ($135) *My Spouse’s name:
Total B: $ __________ ________________________________________________________________________________

BANQUETS
Harville Hendrix & Helen Hunt:
Couplehood As a Spiritual Path • Tues, July 1
# _________ tickets @ $39 = $ __________
Bill Doherty: Raising Children for Good Marriages • Thurs, July 3
# _________ tickets @ $39 = $ __________
Total C: $ __________
Saturday Night Live: John Gray - Mars/Venus Collide
This event is included in your conference registration.
To purchase guest tickets: # ____ guest tickets @ $55 =
Total D: $ __________
**Students: Current school fee statement MUST accompany registration form. (See pg 22)
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
Requests for refunds must be made in writing, mailed, emailed or faxed and received by
May 23, and are subject to a $60 processing fee. Refunds will be mailed by Aug 30.
PAYMENT
• Payment in full, in US funds, MUST accompany registrations.
• Make checks or money orders payable to CMFCE Conference. ($55 charge for returned checks.)
Card # ___ /___ /___ /___ /___ /___ /___ /___ /___ /___ /___ /___ /___ /___ /___ /___
Exp. Date _____/_____ Billing ZIP code _____________________________________________

Please add totals A, B, C & D

For info: 651-487-3001 or smc@cmehelp.com.
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $_______________
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